Bootle 1 Darlington 0

Hodkinson 22 mins, 1-0

Bootle won a free kick on the left, but it was overhit for a goal kick, then at the other end Aidan Rutledge was pulled up for a foul as Quakers attacked down the right.

Quakers nearly took the lead on 3 minutes. Cedric Main was fouled on the edge of the Bootle box, and Bootle keeper Tony Thompson went full length to save from Aidan Rutledge.

Bootle had their first chance when Lenehan set up Sean Smith, who fired a few yards wide, and then Lenehan headed an inswinging corner over the top.

And Bootle had another chance when Lenehan set up Sam Hughes, and his effort was well blocked on the six yard line by Scott Barrow.

And Bootle took the lead on 22 minutes, a long ball forward was chased by Hodkinson, and he poked the ball past the advancing Jameson.

Quakers nearly levelled on 24 minutes, a cross from the left was met by Maskell, whose header was well saved by Thompson.

After that, play was mainly in midfield with Quakers slowly getting on top, although McGowan nearly got a shot in from Main's lay off, but he was crowded out, and Tom Platt tried a half volley from outside the area which went wide

Half time 1-0

Three subs at the start of the second half, Will Hatfield, Josh Scott and Tom Allan coming on for Darlo, Ellis Stanton , Ben Hedley and Aidan Rutledge off

Team: Jameson, Barton, Lees, Barrow, Hedley, Platt, Stanton, McGowan, Rutledge, Maskell, Main

Subs: McGrath, Scott, Hatfield, Lennon, Allan, Griffiths

Bootle:

Thompson, Roberts, S Smith, Hughes, Hannigan, Earl, Simpson, Lenehan, Duffus, Woolley, Hodkinson

Subs Gouldbourne, H Smith, Miley, Rimmer, Rankin, Angus