Buxton v Darlington preview
By Ray Simpson
Quakers looking to stretch unbeaten run to four games
Darlington are looking to stretch their unbeaten run to three matches at Buxton on Saturday.
Quakers picked up four points last weekend, with a win at Alfreton and a draw at home to South Shields.
Here are Alun's thoughts on the game:
Darlington:
Team news:
- Defender Jassem Sukar is out with a three match suspension – it’s his last game (He scored at Buxton last season)
- Jarrett Rivers is fully fit and returns to the squad
Here's some advice to our supporters:
https://darlingtonfc.co.uk/news/advice-to-supporters-travelling-to-buxton-on-saturday
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
26th August v Alfreton (away) won 3-2 Barnes 2, Nelson
28th August v South Shields (home) drew 2-2 Curry, Nelson
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXjyBUa8wOk
Current League position: 22nd
Buxton
Opening games:
5th August Boston (home) drew 1-1 Burrow
12th August Brackley (away) lost 1-2 Shiels
15th August Warrington (away) lost 0-1
19th August Curzon Ashton (home) drew 1-1 Smart
26th August Blyth (home) won 3-0 Osborne 2, Wright
28th August Banbury (away) won 3-0 McCourt 2, Burrow
Current league position: 14th
Previous games between the clubs
February 2023 Darlington 1 (Liddle) Buxton 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvxwM-9MBdI
November 2022 Buxton 2 Darlington 1 (Sukar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uOZ_a_tKiw
February 2016 Darlington 3 (Gaskell, Cartman, Galbraith) Buxton 1
August 2015 Buxton 2 Darlington 0
October 2013 Trophy Buxton 1 Darlington 1 (Thompson)
Replay Darlington 3 (Thompson 2, Dowson) Buxton 3 Buxton won on penalties
You can follow today’s game on Darlo Fans Radio, Twitter and the official website