Spalding United v Darlington Match Preview

Darlo looking for a response away at Spalding

⚽ Matchday 15

Spalding United🆚 Darlington

📅 Saturday, 31st October, 3 pm

🏟️ Sir Halley Stewart Field

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🔥 Match Preview

The Quakers look to respond after a late loss to Morecambe in the week as they travel to league newcomers Spalding United on Saturday.

Darlo come into the game after a 1-0 loss away at Morecambe on Tuesday and will be looking to get back to winning ways as they go back on the road for this first time meeting.

Away from home this season, the Quakers haven’t had the best of times recently but have picked up two wins in seven away games, which puts them 18th with six points.

Darlington’s opponents, Spalding United, are experiencing their first time in the National League North and find themselves 14th in the league with 18 points.

The Tulips come into this fixture after a 2-2 draw at home on Tuesday, where after leading 2-0 with goals through Bart Cybulski and Joe Nyahwema, Brackley produced a comeback to bring the game level.

At Sir Halley Stewart Field this season, Spalding have made use of the home advantage, picking up three wins and two draws in six matches, which puts them 14th in the home form table with 11 points.

This is the first meeting between both sides.

📰TEAM NEWS

Max Howells has had a setback in training and will be out for another five weeks.

Brad Walker is still recovering from damaged ribs and is working his way back to fitness, and is nearing a return.

Dylan Wilkinson is out due to a metatarsal break sustained in training but is recovering well.

Ben Hedley has had some hamstring issues but isn’t expected to be out long term.

Scott Barrow remains out with a heart condition but is receiving positive signs and will be helping out while the search for a permanent manager takes place.

👤 Player Spotlight

Bart Cybulski has been a key player for Spalding this season, scoring 11 in the league, and has been a big part of their success so far this season.

Shane Byrne joined the Tulips in the summer and brings a lot of experience to the side after spending years in the National League North at the likes of Brackley Town, Boston United and Kidderminster Harriers.

📈 Recent results

🏁 Darlington