DARLINGTON'S hopes of attracting a record-breaking crowd for a fund raising celebrity match have been dealt a cruel blow this afternoon.
Middlesbrough's home match with Manchester United has been provisionally scheduled for Sunday, May 3 with a 4pm kick-off - in direct opposition to the Darlington "all stars" game.
Quakers officials will be hoping United qualify for the Champions League semi-finals.
If the Red Devils beat Porto the match Boro will revert to its original date of Saturday May 2 with a 12.45pm kick-off.
Sunderland's fixture with Everton on the same weekend has been moved by Sky to be screened on Saturday at 12.45pm.
Should, Middlesbrough's game with Manchester United revert to the Saturday, Sunderland's match will switch to the Sunday.
And in another blow, Newcastle United's visit to Liverpool has also been moved for television coverage.
The Magpies' crucial match will be screened on Setanta Sports on the Sunday, clashing with Darlington's friendly. It has been given a 1.30pm kick-off time.
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