Strong Start for Matchday Hospitality – More to Come in August
By Chris Stockdale

Two further home games this month
Our first home matchday of the new season was a fantastic afternoon in the Hospitality Suite sponsored by Blackwell Grange Hotel. Guests enjoyed superb food, friendly service, and the warm welcome that has become a hallmark of a Darlington FC matchday.
Feedback from our post-match hospitality survey was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the quality of the food and the attention shown by our staff. One guest described it as a “fantastic experience from start to finish”, while another said it was a “very enjoyable start to the new campaign”.
The team were also singled out by name – with Nigel and Andrew earning mentions for making guests feel welcome and entertained. A big thank you to everyone who joined us – and to midfielder Matty Cornish for being our first Q&A guest of the season.
Upcoming Fixtures & Menus
AFC Fylde – Tuesday 19 August, 7.45pm kick-off
Guest Q&A: Darlo 70s & 80s legend Clive Nattrass
- Main: Slow-braised lamb shoulder with roasted root vegetables, Lyonnaise potatoes, and a rich red wine jus.
- Alternative Main: Crispy baked Parmigiano (vegetarian parmo) with house salad.
- Dessert: Silky dark chocolate tart with a hazelnut praline base and Chantilly cream.
- Child (U12): Sausages and Mash.
AFC Telford United – Bank Holiday Monday 25 August, 3pm kick-off
- Main: Roast chicken supreme with creamy dauphinoise potatoes, wild mushroom and spinach fricassee, smoked bacon cream sauce, and seasonal vegetables.
- Alternative Main: Hearty vegetarian moussaka with layered aubergine and rich tomato ragu.
- Dessert: Zesty lemon curd tart with macerated strawberries and passion fruit cream.
- Child (U12): Chicken Strips and Chips.
Spaces are available now – secure your place and enjoy:
- The best view in the ground
- Freshly prepared two-course meal
- Pre-match Q&A with a guest speaker
- Matchday experience to remember
📅 Book your hospitality: darlingtonfc.co.uk/hospitality
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