Darlington FC Match Reports

Cedric Main scored Darlington's winner

Darlington 1 Buxton 0: Cedric Main smashes late goal as Quakers advance in FA Trophy

Cedric Main scored Darlington's goal from the penalty spot

Cedric Main scored Darlington's goal from the penalty spot

Steve Watson bemoans Darlington's second-half failing in Brackley defeat

Darlington were 2-0 winners at Farsley

Darlington were 2-0 winners at Farsley

Darlington show their ruthless streak against crisis-hit opposition

Andrew Nelson celebrates after scoring for Darlington

Andrew Nelson celebrates after scoring for Darlington

Mixed emotions for Darlington boss after home draw with Warrington

Darlington drew 2-2 with Warrington despite being 2-0 up at half-time

Darlington drew 2-2 with Warrington despite being 2-0 up at half-time

Darlington 2 Warrington 2 : Quakers collapse in the second half

Darlington manager Steve Watson

Darlington manager Steve Watson

Darlington are well beaten as they suffer another bad night at Chorley

Andrew Nelson scored Darlington's goal in their draw with Rushall

Andrew Nelson scored Darlington's goal in their draw with Rushall

Darlington admission as wait for first league away win goes on

Darlington manager Steve Watson

Darlington manager Steve Watson

Steve Watson satisfied with Darlington display despite defeat at King's Lynn

Matty Cornish goes to ground against Gainsborough Trinity

Matty Cornish goes to ground against Gainsborough Trinity

Darlington 1 Gainsborough Trinity 2: Quakers out of the FA Cup

Goalscorers Andrew Nelson, left, and Will McGowan

Goalscorers Andrew Nelson, left, and Will McGowan

Darlington 3 Southport 0: McGowan at the double in Quakers victory

Darlington boss Steve Watson with his assistant Terry Mitchell

Darlington boss Steve Watson with his assistant Terry Mitchell

Darlington boss spells out importance of FA Cup after Quakers avoid an upset

Darlington boss Steve Watson

Darlington boss Steve Watson

Darlington extend their unbeaten run with home draw against Alfreton

Darlington captain Scott Barrow in action against Spennymoor

Darlington captain Scott Barrow in action against Spennymoor

Spennymoor boss' 'embarrassing' verdict after controversial loss to Darlington

Jack Maskell heads home Darlington's goal

Jack Maskell heads home Darlington's goal

Darlington 1 Spennymoor Town 0: Maskell the match-winner for Quakers

Will Hatfield's spectacular goal which gave Darlington a 1-0 win against Leamington

Will Hatfield's spectacular goal which gave Darlington a 1-0 win against Leamington

Darlington 1 Leamington 0: Hatfield goal gives The Quakers first win of the season

Cedric Main suffered a hamstring injury while scoring Darlington's second goal against Oxford City

Cedric Main suffered a hamstring injury while scoring Darlington's second goal against Oxford City

Familiar failing haunts Darlington again in their draw with Oxford City

Darlington lost 2-1 to Kidderminster on the opening day of the season

Darlington lost 2-1 to Kidderminster on the opening day of the season

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Darlington boss optimistic despite his side's opening-day loss to Kidderminster

Darlington's Jack Maskell is beaten to the ball by Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw

Darlington's Jack Maskell is beaten to the ball by Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw

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Darlington 0 Harrogate Town 0: Quakers end pre-season with a goalless draw

Cedric Main was sent off in Darlington's defeat at Dunston

Cedric Main was sent off in Darlington's defeat at Dunston

Ten-man Darlington beaten by Dunston in penultimate pre-season friendly

Darlington's players applaud the fans after their final game of the season ended in a goalless draw at Chester

Darlington's players applaud the fans after their final game of the season ended in a goalless draw at Chester

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Darlington complete key signing as season ends with a goalless draw at Chester

Darlington striker Aidan Rutledge celebrates making it 2-0

Darlington striker Aidan Rutledge celebrates making it 2-0

Darlington 3 Farsley Celtic 1: Quakers secure safety by beating relegation rivals

Darlington celebrate one of their goals today against Southport

Darlington celebrate one of their goals today against Southport

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Darlington 2 Southport 0: Early goals secure another vital victory for The Quakers

Darlington's players celebrate during their win at Warrington

Darlington's players celebrate during their win at Warrington

Darlington ease their relegation fears with crucial victory at Warrington Town

Darlington’s Cameron Salkeld, left, watches his shot cross the line despite Chorley’s Adam Blakeman’s attempt to clear, however, an assistant referee failed to award a goal at Blackwell Meadows

Darlington’s Cameron Salkeld, left, watches his shot cross the line despite Chorley’s Adam Blakeman’s attempt to clear, however, an assistant referee failed to award a goal at Blackwell Meadows

Darlington 0 Chorley 3: Quakers frustrated as ‘goal’ is ruled out

Matty Cornish celebrates after the full-time whistle

Matty Cornish celebrates after the full-time whistle

Darlington's revival continues - with safety in sight ahead of Rushall showdown

Darlington's Cameron Salkeld celebrates scoring the only goal of the game against Peterborough Sports

Darlington's Cameron Salkeld celebrates scoring the only goal of the game against Peterborough Sports

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Darlington 1 Peterborough Sports 0: Cameron Salkeld the match-winner for Quakers

Darlington celebrate their second goal against Blyth Spartans

Darlington celebrate their second goal against Blyth Spartans

Blyth Spartans 1 Darlington 2: Quakers continue revival

Graeme Lee watched his Spennymoor side claim a 2-1 win over Darlington

Graeme Lee watched his Spennymoor side claim a 2-1 win over Darlington

Spennymoor and Darlington left with contrasting emotions after Brewery Field derby

Darlington's Cameron Salkeld celebrates one of his goals

Darlington's Cameron Salkeld celebrates one of his goals

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Darlington 4 Scunthorpe 0: Sensational Darlington demolish Scunthorpe

Darlington celebrate going 1-0 up today

Darlington celebrate going 1-0 up today

Darlington 3 Banbury United 1 : Watson's Darlington win again

Jarrett Rivers on the ball against Buxton (Picture: Dave Arrowsmith)

Jarrett Rivers on the ball against Buxton (Picture: Dave Arrowsmith)

Steve Watson's striker 'delight' as Darlington boost survival hopes with Buxton win

Boston United 2 Darlington 0

Boston United 2 Darlington 0

Darlington's relegation worries intensify after defeat at Boston

Darlington's players celebrate during their 4-0 win over South Shields

Darlington's players celebrate during their 4-0 win over South Shields

Four-goal away win gives Darlington's survival boost a shot in the arm

Darlington manager Steve Watson

Darlington manager Steve Watson

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Darlington boss bemoans controversial penalty decision in defeat to Brackley

Cedric Main impressed in Darlington's win over Hereford

Cedric Main impressed in Darlington's win over Hereford

Darlington's new Main man inspires much-needed win over Hereford United

Darlington celebrate going 1-0 up

Darlington celebrate going 1-0 up

Darlington 2 Hereford 0: Quakers enjoy much-needed home win

Darlington's Hayden Lindley makes a challenge in his side's defeat to Tamworth

Darlington's Hayden Lindley makes a challenge in his side's defeat to Tamworth

Darlington's lack of a cutting edge proves costly again in Tamworth home defeat

Darlington's Hayden Lindley makes a challenge against Tamworth

Darlington's Hayden Lindley makes a challenge against Tamworth

Darlington 0 Tamworth 1: Struggling Quakers sink to another defeat

Mitch Curry scored Darlington's winner against King's Lynn

Mitch Curry scored Darlington's winner against King's Lynn

Steve Watson reveals key to first Darlington success after crucial win at King's Lynn

Darlington 0 Scarborough Athletic 1

Darlington 0 Scarborough Athletic 1

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Darlington 0 Scarborough Athletic 1: Quakers end 2023 with another defeat

Darlington's player and manager head off the field after their defeat to Scarborough

Darlington's player and manager head off the field after their defeat to Scarborough

Darlington plunge deeper into trouble with defeat at Scarborough

Darlington boss Josh Gowling

Darlington boss Josh Gowling

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Darlington crash to defeat at home to National League North basement boys

Josh Gowling watched his Darlington side win at Gloucester

Josh Gowling watched his Darlington side win at Gloucester

Darlington boss highlights the key to his side's crucial victory over Gloucester

Jarrett Rivers celebrates after scoring against Warrington

Jarrett Rivers celebrates after scoring against Warrington

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Darlington concede last-gasp equaliser in Warrington draw

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

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Chorley 8 Darlington 0: Quakers collapse to embarrassing eight-goal defeat

Darlington celebrate going 1-0 up against Chester

Darlington celebrate going 1-0 up against Chester

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Darlington 3 Chester 2: Quakers enjoy long-awaited league win at Blackwell Meadows

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

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Peterborough Sports 2 Darlington 0: Quakers sink to midweek defeat

Will Hatfield scored in Darlington's win over Farsley

Will Hatfield scored in Darlington's win over Farsley

Josh Gowling reveals his emotions after finally claiming first Darlington win

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

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Darlington 1 Spennymoor Town 2: Moors enjoy victory at Blackwell Meadows

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

Quakers are left to rue what might have been as chances go begging

Darlington 0 Blyth Spartans 0: Quakers draw a blank at Blackwell Meadows

Darlington's Cameron Salkeld tries to break through

Darlington's Cameron Salkeld tries to break through

Darlington 1 King's Lynn Town 2: Quakers concede after 19 seconds in latest defeat

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

Darlington manager Josh Gowling

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Tamworth 4 Darlington 0: Struggling Quakers suffer another heavy defeat

Darlington's Will Hatfield on the ball against Scarborough Athletic

Darlington's Will Hatfield on the ball against Scarborough Athletic

Darlington 1 Scarborough Athletic 2 : Calamity costs Quakers their place in FA Cup