Darlington are to host Middlesbrough in a pre-season friendly.
Yesterday it was announced Newcastle will travel to The Northern Echo Darlington Arena during July, and so too will Boro.
The Teessiders will play Quakers on Wednesday, July 29 (7.30pm) while Newcastle travel to Darlington on Saturday, July 18 (12.30pm).
Darlington have also arranged a couple of friendlies against local non-league opposition with a home clash against Billingham Town on Friday, July 10 followed by a trip to Blyth Spartans on Monday, July 13 (both 7pm kick-offs).
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