Alfreton v Darlington preview

By Ray Simpson

Alfreton v Darlington preview

Looking for first away win of the season

Darlington are looking for their first away points of the season when they go to North Street on Saturday.

Quakers picked up their first point of the season last week when they drew with Brackley.

Team news

  • Midfielder Jarrett Rivers is out because of a groin injury
  • Defender Jassem Sukar is out with a three match suspension

Here are Alun's thoughts on the game:

Opening games:

5th August v Curzon Ashton  home, Lost 1-3 Lees.

12th August v Hereford (away) lost 0-1

15th August v Scunthorpe (away) lost 0-4

19th August v Brackley (home) drew 1-1 Hatfield

Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvE1j9BOgmY

Opening games:

5th August South Shields (away) lost 1-3 Brisley

12th August v Southport (home) won 3-1 Salmon 2, Thewlis

15th August v Peterborough Sports (home) won 3-1 Lund, Salmon

19th August v Tamworth (away) won 1-0 Thewlis

 

Current league position:  5th

 

Previous games between the clubs

March 2023 Alfreton 2 Darlington 2 (Hazel, Felix)

Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrR0gM5BCEc

November 2022 Trophy Darlington 4 (Lambert 2, Hedley, Rivers) Alfreton 1

November 2022 Darlington 3 (Hazel, Leesley Felix) Alfreton 1

April 2022 Alfreton 0 Darlington 0 (Quakers missed two penalties)

August 2021 Darlington 2 (Hatfield 2) Alfreton 3

November 2020 Alfreton 0 Darlington 2 (Sousa, Campbell)

January 2020 Darlington 3 (Campbell 2, Donawa) Alfreton 0

September 2019 Alfreton 1 Darlington 2 (O’Neill, Donawa)

January 2019 Alfreton 0 Darlington 0