Quakers ready for league newcomers Banbury
By Ray Simpson
Quakers wanting to bounce back from Southport defeat
Darlington face Banbury for the first time ever at Blackwell Meadows on Saturday.
This is Banbury’s first season at this level, they were promoted from the Southern League Premier Division Central last season, after winning the league with plenty to spare.
Quakers are hoping to bounce back from the defeat at Southport in midweek, when they were beaten by a goal just before half time.
Here are Alun's thoughts on the game:
https://darlingtonfc.co.uk/news/alun-banbury-are-an-unknown-quantity
Today's game is being sponsored by Glenwoods:
https://glenwooddecoratingsupplies.co.uk/
League position 10th
Results so far
16th August Southport (away) lost 0-1
Highlights: https://darlingtonfc.co.uk/news/highlights-from-southport-available-now
13th August Chorley (away) drew 1-1 (Beck)
6th August Gloucester (home) won 3-1 (Beck, Felix, Hazel)
Team News: New signing Ben Liddle is added to the squad, Danny Rose will have a fitness test.
Here's Ben's first interview:
https://darlingtonfc.co.uk/news/quakers-sign-ben-liddle
Banbury have started the season unbeaten in three games -- two wins and a draw-- to put them behind King’s Lynn in the table.
League position: 2nd
Results so far
16th August Boston United (home) drew 0-0
13th August AFC Fylde (home) won 3-1 Radcliffe, Babos, Hickman
6th August Curzon Ashton (away) won 2-1 Stevens, Rasulo (last minute winner)
You can follow today’s game on Darlo Fans Radio, Twitter and the official website.
Don't forget about your 50/50 tickets
https://yourclub.darlingtonfc.co.uk/virtual-5050-draw