Darlington FC News

Grimsby Town v Darlington

Posted at 05:07 PM GMT, Friday, 31st October 2008

Darlington manager Dave Penney is warning against complacency this weekend as his side travel to Grimsby Town. Quakers have an excellent record against the Mariners. Since their relegation to League Two Darlington have won single game at Blundell Park.

Foran set to sign for Darlington

Posted at 04:04 PM GMT, Friday, 31st October 2008

Darlington are set to complete a loan move for Richie Foran according to the Evening Gazette. The forward is due to move to the club on a one month loan deal and go straight into the squad for Saturday's game at Grimsby Town.

Bloods set for Darlington trip

Posted at 12:53 AM GMT, Thursday, 30th October 2008

Darlington will face Droylsden in the FA Cup first round. The Bloods beat Belper Town 2-1 in the fourth qualifying round replay to set up the tie at the Darlington Arena. The game is set to be played on the 8th of November.

Rotherham United 0-1 Darlington

Posted at 10:35 PM GMT, Wednesday, 29th October 2008

Darlington continued their fine form with a 1-0 win over Rotherham. Ricky Ravenhill's goal on the hour gave Quakers a hard earned three points which lifted them into the top three and extended their unbeaten sequence to six league games.

Penney steers Quakers to six games unbeaten

Posted at 10:42 PM GMT, Tuesday, 28th October 2008

Darlington moved up to third place in the tables with a 1-0 win over Rotherham United. Ricky Ravenhill’s first goal of the season after an hour saw Darlington make it six games unbeaten in the league.

Quakers looking for another clean sheet

Posted at 07:28 PM GMT, Tuesday, 28th October 2008

Darlington take on Rotherham this evening looking for another clean sheet. Quakers managed to keep out visitors Dagenham & Redbridge in their last game whilst scoring three goals.

Darlington to play Droylsden or Belper

Posted at 02:08 PM GMT, Sunday, 26th October 2008

Darlington will take on either Droylsden or Belper Town in the FA Cup first round. The pair drew 0-0 in the fourth qualifying round and will replay their game on Tuesday the 28th of October.

Darlington 3-0 Dagenham & Redbridge

Posted at 01:44 PM GMT, Sunday, 26th October 2008

Darlington moved into the League Two play-off places with a comfortable home win over Dagenham & Redbridge. A brace from Liam Hatch and a goal from Jason Kennedy were more than enough to see off the Daggers.

Darlington v Dagenham & Redbridge

Posted at 11:38 PM GMT, Friday, 24th October 2008

Darlington take on Dagenham & Redbridge this weekend as they look to continue their good form. Quakers have gone unbeaten during October and a win over the Daggers would move them into the play-off places in League Two.

The rough guide to Dagenham & Redbridge

Posted at 12:48 AM GMT, Friday, 24th October 2008

We continue our look at each club that visits the Arena ahead of a Darlington home game. This time it is the turn of Dagenham and Redbridge who play Darlington this coming Saturday.

Quakers' boss praises Neil Austin

Posted at 11:52 PM GMT, Tuesday, 21st October 2008

Neil Austin earned the praise of Darlington manager Dave Penney following his team's 2-1 home win over Bradford City. The Quakers' boss believes the defender is now showing some of his best form he since his arrival at Darlington during the summer of 2007.

Darlington 2-1 Bradford City

Posted at 12:33 AM GMT, Tuesday, 21st October 2008

An action packed final ten minutes saw Darlington take three points against Bradford City. A Neil Austin free-kick handed Darlington the lead before an equaliser. However a late Franz Burgmeier header gave Quakers the points.

Darlington v Bradford City

Posted at 12:33 AM GMT, Monday, 20th October 2008

In form Darlington take on a stuttering Bradford City side in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Darlington have picked up four points from two tough away games whilst the Bantams have gone off the boil of late.

The rough guide to Bradford City

Posted at 03:38 PM GMT, Sunday, 19th October 2008

We take our usual look before each home game at the opposition. This time it is the turn of Bradford City who take on Darlington in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Monday night.

Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Darlington

Posted at 01:37 PM GMT, Sunday, 19th October 2008

arlington came within moments of inflicting Wycombe Wanderers' first league defeat of the season at Adams Park. For the second weekend in a row the Chairboys needed a late goal to preserve their unbeaten start to the campaign.

Late penalty leaves Penney disappointed

Posted at 08:00 PM GMT, Saturday, 18th October 2008

Darlington manager Dave Penney was left disappointed following his team’s 1-1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers. The Quakers' boss was delighted with the performance shown but was dismayed by the referee.

Wycombe Wanderers v Darlington

Posted at 08:43 PM GMT, Friday, 17th October 2008

Darlington continue their tough schedule of fixtures with a game against league leaders Wycombe Wanderers. Quakers travelled to Luton Town last weekend and now face the prospect of yet another long trip South for their latest game.

Bench duties again for Gregg Blundell

Posted at 07:47 PM GMT, Friday, 17th October 2008

Darlington forward Gregg Blundell is likely to start from the bench this weekend as Quakers take on top of the table Wycombe Wanderers. The Scouse striker hit a late winner against Luton Town last Saturday to steer Darlington to their first win at Kenilworth Road.

Penney delighted with Luton result

Posted at 08:36 PM GMT, Tuesday, 14th October 2008

Darlington manager Dave Penney was delighted with his team's win at Luton Town. The 2-1 win on Saturday was Quakers' first ever three points at Kenilworth Road. A Billy Clarke goal and a late strike by Gregg Blundell gave Darlington their win.

Luton Town 1-2 Darlington

Posted at 11:29 AM GMT, Sunday, 12th October 2008

Substitute Gregg Blundell fired Darlington to their first win at Kenilworth Road and piled the misery onto Luton Town. The Hatters remain well adrift at the bottom of League Two but their performance belied their lowly position.

Darlington face Bury in JPT

Posted at 09:52 AM GMT, Sunday, 12th October 2008

Darlington have been drawn against fellow League Two side Bury in the Northern Section Quarter-Finals of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. The tie is set to be play on the week commencing the 3rd of November.

Luton Town v Darlington

Posted at 11:20 PM GMT, Friday, 10th October 2008

Darlington travel to bottom of the table Luton Town this weekend looking to record their first league win in October. Despite sitting bottom of the pile the Hatters have picked up the same number of points as Quakers.

Ravenhill worries are eased

Posted at 11:43 PM GMT, Wednesday, 8th October 2008

Ricky Ravenhill's knee injury may not be as bad as first feared. The midfielder was left in agony during Darlington's Johnstones Paint Trophy tie against Huddersfield Town.

Darlington 1-0 Huddersfield Town

Posted at 11:10 PM GMT, Wednesday, 8th October 2008

Darlington ensured their presence in the next round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a win against League One side Huddersfield Town. Darlington born Alan White headed home the game's only goal in the first half to make it three goals in as many home games for the defender.

We edged Shrews encounter says Penney

Posted at 07:53 PM GMT, Monday, 6th October 2008

Darlington manager Dave Penney was disappointed with his team's 1-1 draw with Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. Quakers took the lead ten minutes after the break through Alan White but Sean Thornton equalised for the visitors to ensure a share of a the spoils.

Darlington 1-1 Shrewsbury Town

Posted at 09:06 PM GMT, Sunday, 5th October 2008

Highly fancied Shrewsbury Town were held to a draw by Darlington. Alan White put Quakers ahead ten minutes after the break however an excellent equaliser from Sean Thornton ensured the visitors left with a share of the spoils.

Darlington v Shrewsbury Town

Posted at 10:00 PM GMT, Friday, 3rd October 2008

uakers entertain big spending Shrewsbury Town this weekend as they look to make it three wins in a row on home soil. Continuing that good home form however will be difficult against the ambitious Shrews.

The rough guide to Shrewsbury Town

Posted at 06:32 PM GMT, Friday, 3rd October 2008

We take our usual look before each home game at the opposition. This time it is the turn of Paul Simpson's Shrewsbury Town side as they head to the Darlington Arena for this weekend's game.

Quakers need to get back to clean sheets

Posted at 10:49 PM GMT, Wednesday, 1st October 2008

Darlington manager Dave Penney wants to see his side make a return to keeping clean sheets. Quakers have kept out the opposition on three occasions this season in the league. At the same stage during the previous campaign Darlington had five clean sheets in the league.