Alfreton v Darlington preview
By Ray Simpson
Looking for first away win of the season
Darlington are looking for their first away points of the season when they go to North Street on Saturday.
Quakers picked up their first point of the season last week when they drew with Brackley.
Team news
- Midfielder Jarrett Rivers is out because of a groin injury
- Defender Jassem Sukar is out with a three match suspension
Here are Alun's thoughts on the game:
Opening games:
5th August v Curzon Ashton home, Lost 1-3 Lees.
12th August v Hereford (away) lost 0-1
15th August v Scunthorpe (away) lost 0-4
19th August v Brackley (home) drew 1-1 Hatfield
Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvE1j9BOgmY
Opening games:
5th August South Shields (away) lost 1-3 Brisley
12th August v Southport (home) won 3-1 Salmon 2, Thewlis
15th August v Peterborough Sports (home) won 3-1 Lund, Salmon
19th August v Tamworth (away) won 1-0 Thewlis
Current league position: 5th
Previous games between the clubs
March 2023 Alfreton 2 Darlington 2 (Hazel, Felix)
Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrR0gM5BCEc
November 2022 Trophy Darlington 4 (Lambert 2, Hedley, Rivers) Alfreton 1
November 2022 Darlington 3 (Hazel, Leesley Felix) Alfreton 1
April 2022 Alfreton 0 Darlington 0 (Quakers missed two penalties)
August 2021 Darlington 2 (Hatfield 2) Alfreton 3
November 2020 Alfreton 0 Darlington 2 (Sousa, Campbell)
January 2020 Darlington 3 (Campbell 2, Donawa) Alfreton 0
September 2019 Alfreton 1 Darlington 2 (O’Neill, Donawa)
January 2019 Alfreton 0 Darlington 0