Darlington v Rushall Olympic Preview
By Ray Simpson
This weekend Darlington are looking to host their first home league game since the 24th of Oct...
This weekend Darlington are looking to host their first home league game since the 24th of October.
Rushall Olympic are set to visit Heritage Park which has been without competitive football for over a month following two home postponements.
In November the Quakers only played one league fixture, last weekend’s 2-1 defeat away to Barwell. Despite this, the side still remain fourth in the table just four points behind league leaders Nantwich Town.
The visitors currently sit in 12th place in the league table, having won three of their eight games on their travels this season.
Despite a good October, they have only one of their last six matches in all competitions.
They were promoted to the Evo-Stik Premier Division in the 2010/11 season which is the highest division the club has competed in during their history.
Recent results:
November 28th: Halesowen (home) drew 0-0.
November 24th (FA Trophy 2q r) Leamington (home) lost 2-3. Reid, Wright.
November 21st: Colwyn Bay (away) won 2-1. Benbow, Reid
November 14th: (FA Trophy 2q) Leamington (away) drew 0-0
November 10th (League Cup) Stafford Rangers (away) lost 0-1
November 7th Ramsbottom (away) lost 1-2. Benbow
October 31st: (FA Trophy 1q) Mickleover Sports (home) won 1-0. Benbow
October 27th: Stamford (home) won 5-1. Heath 2, Benbow, McDonald, Taylor
Playing for them is former Quaker Kris Taylor, who was one of the players who stayed till the end of the 2011/12 season during the struggles of administration and relegation.
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Darlington's Kris Taylor[/caption]
The sides are yet to meet this season, the reverse fixture is scheduled for the final day.
Kick-off at Heritage Park on Saturday is 3pm.
