Words: Ewan Murray, Image: David Airey
DARLINGTON were in and around mid-table for the majority of last season, with The Quakers eventually finishing in 11th place with 69 points.
They finished eight points behind seventh placed Buxton in the playoff places and the 2025/26 season is their ninth consecutive season in the National League North.
Darlington play their home games at Blackwell Meadows, DL1 5NR.
They are nicknamed, The Quakers.
KEY STATS
2024/25 League Finish: 11th in the National League North (69 points).
Record: 18 wins, 15 draws; 13 losses.
Darlington are led by their manager Steve Watson.
The Quakers’ top scorer last season was Cedric Main, who netted 11 times in the league.
HEAD TO HEAD
The Magpies' first encounter against Darlington last season, Andy Preece's side came away 3-0 winners at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium.
However, in the reverse fixture in the North East, the game finished as a 1-1 draw with Kole Hall bagging Chorley's goal that night.
We will face Darlington away on Saturday 9th August, the opening day of the Enterprise National League North and at home on Saturday 24th January.
