Darlington FC News

Macclesfield Town 0-6 Darlington

Posted at 10:22 PM GMT, Saturday, 30th August 2008

Darlington recorded one of their best away results in years thanks to an excellent second half showing which saw them cruise to victory at Moss Rose. Billy Clarke was the main man scoring four times.

Macclesfield Town v Darlington

Posted at 11:25 PM GMT, Friday, 29th August 2008

Quakers head to Moss Rose this weekend looking to turn good performances into goals and a first win of the season. Meanwhile Macclesfield are also seeking their first win of the season.

Former Darlington player dies aged 72

Posted at 07:50 PM GMT, Friday, 29th August 2008

Former Darlington player Bobby Cummings has collapsed and died at the age of 72. The Ashington born centre forward was a success at virtually every club he played for however it was in his native North East where he enjoyed his best years.

Hatch joins Darlington on loan

Posted at 12:37 PM GMT, Thursday, 28th August 2008

Darlington have completed a loan move for Peterborough United forward Liam Hatch. The twenty-six year old has joined Quakers for three months however is not expected to make his debut at Macclesfield Town this coming weekend thanks to an ankle injury.

Watford 2-1 Darlington (1-1 aet)

Posted at 11:32 PM GMT, Wednesday, 27th August 2008

Watford needed extra time to see off Darlington in the second round of the League Cup. The home side took the lead through Damien Francis but Quakers equalised moments from the end to force the game into extra time.

Watford v Darlington

Posted at 09:53 AM GMT, Tuesday, 26th August 2008

Darlington start the first of three away games in a row tonight with a trip to Championship side Watford in the second round of the League Cup. Quakers knocked out Walsall in the previous round to set up the trip and will be hopeful of causing another upset.

Penney unhappy with late leveller

Posted at 05:31 PM GMT, Monday, 25th August 2008

Darlington manager Dave Penney was happy with his side's performance during the 2-1 home defeat against Gillingham at the weekend. The Quakers' boss however was less pleased with the performance of Craig Pawson the match referee.

Darlington 1-2 Gillingham

Posted at 10:28 PM GMT, Saturday, 23rd August 2008

Missed chances and an appalling refereeing decision helped visitors Gillingham pick up their first win of the season. Quakers dragged themselves level from the penalty spot after Simeon Jackson's first half goal and appeared to be heading for a point until Garry Richard's last gasp scramble on the line earned Gillingham all three points.

Darlington v Gillingham

Posted at 09:31 PM GMT, Friday, 22nd August 2008

Darlington entertain Gillingham this weekend looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season but also to pick up their first win of the campaign. Quakers have been unlucky not to record three points in the league yet but will be hopeful of correcting that against a Gillingham side which appears to be coming increasingly under fire from it's supporters.

Kennedy's upbringing obvious says Penney

Posted at 07:54 PM GMT, Friday, 22nd August 2008

Darlington manager Dave Penney believes that Jason Kennedy's Premiership upbringing is shining through at the club. The former Middlesbrough midfielder joined Darlington last season on loan and finished the campaign at Neasham Road before agreeing to a permanent deal in the summer.

Burgmeier signs for Darlington

Posted at 07:08 PM GMT, Thursday, 21st August 2008

Darlington have completed the signing of Liechtenstein international Franz Burgmeier. The winger has signed a one year deal with the club following a successful trial and could be involved in the weekend match with Gillingham.

The rough guide to Gillingham

Posted at 10:07 PM GMT, Wednesday, 20th August 2008

Darlington take on Gillingham this weekend at the Arena and ahead of the game we bring you our Rough Guide to Gillingham.

Watford tickets on sale now

Posted at 12:34 PM GMT, Wednesday, 20th August 2008

Darlington have confirmed that tickets for the club's Carling Cup match at Watford are now on sale from the ticket office. Quakers take on Watford in the second round having beaten Walsall. The match is due to be played on the 26th of August with kick off at 7.45pm.

Quakers closing in on Liechtenstein winger

Posted at 06:24 PM GMT, Monday, 18th August 2008

Darlington are hoping to add an experienced international player to their ranks at some point in the very near future. Franz Burgmeier is due to join the club on a one year deal. The Liechtenstein international has almost 50 caps to his name and has spent several seasons in the Swiss Super League playing for FC Basel.

Notts County 0-0 Darlington

Posted at 11:12 PM GMT, Saturday, 16th August 2008

Darlington are still looking for their first win of the league campaign following a goalless draw at Meadow Lane. Quakers hit the post twice during the first half of an entertaining encounter and were worth a point, possibly more.

Notts County v Darlington

Posted at 07:29 PM GMT, Friday, 15th August 2008

Darlington set the bar high in midweek with their result in the League Cup. Quakers secured a second round draw with Watford and will be hopeful of building upon their good result with the game at Notts County this weekend.

Watford away for Quakers

Posted at 08:47 AM GMT, Thursday, 14th August 2008

Darlington have been drawn away to Watford in the League Cup. Elswhere Macclesfield have been drawn away to Premier League side West Ham. Yeovil Town of League One, who upset Charlton in the first round on Tuesday, also face top-flight opponents with a trip to Middlesbrough.

League Cup round two draw tonight

Posted at 01:08 PM GMT, Wednesday, 13th August 2008

Darlington will learn their opponents for the next round of the League Cup tonight. The first round saw a total of thirty-two clubs seal their place in the second round, with eight more teams battling it out later to be in the draw.

Performance pleases Quakers boss

Posted at 11:26 PM GMT, Tuesday, 12th August 2008

Darlington confirmed their place in round two of the League Cup with a 2-1 over Walsall. Quakers came from a goal behind to book their place in the next round and afterwards manager Dave Penney gave his reaction.

Walsall 1-2 Darlington

Posted at 10:41 PM GMT, Tuesday, 12th August 2008

Darlington secured a place in the second round of the League Cup for the third time in five years at the expense of ten men Walsall. Quakers recovered well after going a goal behind and steered themselves into a possible meeting with a Premiership club in the next stage of the competition.

Walsall v Darlington

Posted at 09:23 PM GMT, Monday, 11th August 2008

Darlington travel to Walsall on Tuesday night for the first round of the Carling Cup. Walsall, like Darlington, started their campaign with a 1-1 draw and will be looking to make a good start in their first home game of the season.

Penney upbeat despite draw

Posted at 07:41 PM GMT, Monday, 11th August 2008

Darlington manager Dave Penney is not reading too much into the opening day draw with Exeter City. Speaking in the Northern Echo the Quakers' boss admitted it was something of a disappointment not to take all three points having had the lead however he admitted he wasn't overly concerned.

Darlington 1-1 Exeter City

Posted at 11:57 AM GMT, Sunday, 10th August 2008

Darlington were held to a draw in their opening game of the season. Quakers were much the better side during the opening forty-five minutes and got themselves ahead from the penalty spot five minutes before the break. Exeter though were allowed back into the game thanks to a disappointing second period and grabbed a deserved point.

Darlington v Exeter City

Posted at 10:20 PM GMT, Friday, 8th August 2008

Darlington open their season against Exeter City who return to the football league following a five year absence. Exeter secured their promotion with a play-off final win against Cambridge United. It was a game few would have thought they would take part in following the first leg of the semi-finals.

Quakers get JPT bye

Posted at 08:12 PM GMT, Friday, 8th August 2008

Darlington have been handed a bye in the first round of the Johnston's Paints Trophy. A draw was made to decide which clubs would receive a bye today at the Football League's offices and Quakers were one of the teams drawn.

A look ahead to the season

Posted at 07:41 PM GMT, Friday, 8th August 2008

On the eve of the first game of the season Dee Jay casts an eye over the Darlington squad as it stands and tries to predict where Quakers' fortunes this coming season will be.

Darlington sign Clarke and Hulbert as Wright goes

Posted at 10:47 AM GMT, Friday, 8th August 2008

Darlington have finally confirmed the departure of striker Tommy Wright. It has been known for some time that Wright would depart the club for Aberdeen. The move means Darlington have signed Billy Clarke and Robin Hulbert.

The Rough Guide to Exeter City

Posted at 07:37 PM GMT, Wednesday, 6th August 2008

Ahead of Darlington's game with Exeter City this coming weekend we take a closer look at the Grecians with our Rough Guide to Paul Tisdale's team who won promotion from the Blue Square Premier last season.

Middlesbrough secure easy win over Quakers

Posted at 07:16 PM GMT, Wednesday, 6th August 2008

Darlington were well beaten in their final pre-season match. Ahead of Saturday's opening League Two fixture against Exeter City Quakers were well beaten by a youthful but talented Middlesbrough side. In truth though few, if any, of Darlington's starting eleven will figure from the start against the Grecians this coming weekend.

Brown joins Quakers until New Year

Posted at 07:22 PM GMT, Monday, 4th August 2008

Darlington have taken Brentford goalkeeper Simon Brown on loan until early January. The shot stopper played in Quakers' 1-0 defeat against St Mirren on Saturday and the news confirms that Andy Oakes, who has already been out for sometime with injury, will miss the start of the season.

Quakers pose little threat against St Mirren

Posted at 02:28 PM GMT, Sunday, 3rd August 2008

A strong Darlington team fell to a 1-0 defeat against Scottish side St Mirren in a low key encounter. Only in the second half did Quakers provide anything of real note. Injury problems to the forward line once again caused Darlington problems with Adam Proudlock the only recognised striker to start the game.

Darlington wait to bring in forward

Posted at 09:57 PM GMT, Friday, 1st August 2008

Darlington are waiting until Tommy Wright's move to Aberdeen has been completed before they move for another forward to replace him. A fee has already been agreed with the Scottish club for Wright's move but the transfer has yet to take place due to a knee injury.