Darlington v Leamington preview

By Ray Simpson

Darlington v Leamington preview

Quakers trying to bounce back

Darlington are looking for their first win of the season when Leamington come to Blackwell Meadows on Saturday.

After just losing to Kidderminster on the opening day, Quakers deserved more than a draw against at Oxford City last Saturday, but disappointed against Buxton on Tuesday night.

Here are Terry's thoughts on the game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9ylZpsLi-g

We'd like to thank Darlington Die Cast Models for being our matchball sponsor:

https://www.darlingtondiecast.co.uk/

Results so far

20th August v Buxton (away) lost 0-2

Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyYf3C81__k

17th August v Oxford City (away) drew 2-2 (Main, Forbes)

10th August v Kidderminster (home) lost 1-2 (Hatfield)

 

Team news:

Cedric Main is missing because of a hamstring injury

Tom Platt is missing because of a calf injury

Joe Leesley is out because of a back injury

Ben Hedley returns after missing the midweek game

Levi Andoh could make his home debut

Youngsters Harvey Rudd and Oscar Taylor could be included in the squad again

 

Advice to fans about behaviour

https://darlingtonfc.co.uk/news/darlington-v-leamington-important-advice-to-fans

 

Leamington were relegated to the Southern Central at the end of season 2022-23, but they bounced straight back up with victory in the play offs.

Their manager is Paul Holleran, who has been in charge since 2009. They have drawn 1-1 on the last trhee occasions at Blackwell Meadows.

Results so far

20th August v Alfreton (home) drew 2-2 Ward, Lynn (Alfreton scored in the last minute)

17th August v Spennymoor (home) won 3-1 Stewart 2, Ward

10th August v Buxton (away) lost 1-2 (Stewart)

 

March 2023 Leamington 2 Darlington 1 (Hazel)

October 2022 Darlington 1 (Lawlor) Leamington 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUGjbY9_eI0

April 2022 Leamington 0 Darlington 1 (Mondal)

October 2021 Darlington 1 (Dos Santos) Leamington 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0N4kMcYTDo

December 2019 Leamington 3 Darlington 0

October 2019 FA Cup Leamington 0 Darlington 2 (O’Neill, Donawa)

April 2019 Darlington 1 (Nicholson) Leamington 1

October 2018 Leamington 2 Darlington 2 (Ainge, Saunders)

January 2018 Leamington 0 Darlington 3 (Thompson)

September 2017 Darlington 0 Leamington 0

 

 You can follow the game on Darlo Fans Radio, the official website and X

 

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