So near, yet so far. Derek Craig (right) sees his header go inches over the bar with Eddie Rowles an...

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So near, yet so far. Derek Craig (right) sees his header go inches over the bar with Eddie Rowles and Ron Ferguson looking on.

The match was a 1-1 draw with Halifax Town in the League Cup during August 1976, Rowles scoring Darlington’s goal.

The match was a second leg, the first game at the Shay ending 0-0, so a replay was required such were the rules of the competition back then. Quakers won 2-1 after extra-time, the goals both scored by Derek Craig.

Thanks to Craig Stoddart and the Northern Echo