Here's an update for supporters ahead of Saturday's home league game against Bradford Park Avenue

Please arrive early for the game to avoid congestion at the turnstiles, which open at 1.30pm

There will be catering units inside the ground, plus matchday programmes and 50/50 tickets will be on sale.

Minute's tribute:

Since the start of the pandemic, we have lost 30 former Darlington players, fans and officials, and so we will be having a minute's tribute before the kick off.

Match sponsors and matchball sponsors

Saturday's game is sponsored by Neil and Angela Raper, and the matchball is sponsored by Paul and Jen Hodgson.

Downstairs bar and beer garden

We are pleased to announce that the downstairs bar will be open from 1.30pm onwards with a revised operating procedure.

It will be open throughout the game for the sale of alcohol and soft drinks.

However, please note that you are not allowed to take alcoholic drinks pitchside, and nor are you allowed to pass drinks over the fence of the beer garden to others outside.

Matchday catering for the 21/22 Season

Darlington are pleased to announce that we are partnering up with local firm First Class Catering to provide matchday catering for the coming season. First Class Catering are a Darlington based firm with extensive experience in all types of catering and events. We have worked closely with both First Class Catering and Darlington Rugby Club to put this new arrangement in place with the aim of providing our fans with an improved range and quality of food and drink and enhancing the matchday experience.

Ian and his team will be operating from two outlets within the ground on Saturday, as well as providing our matchday hospitality catering. They will be located at the open end and also at the catering outlet located to the side of the TinShed. The full menu is listed below including Taylor’s pies. All food is locally sourced and freshly prepared.

As the season progresses, we will work with First Class Catering to expand the range offered including specific offerings for children and will be looking for fan feedback after the game on Saturday.

Quaker Retail unit at Blackwell Meadows

Our Quaker Retail unit is currently undergoing some maintenance works. Lynn and her Quaker Retail team will be placed in a marquee near reception.

MATCHDAY FOOD MENU

Taylor’s Pies and sides

Pies (Steak or Pork) - £2

Pie & peas - £3

Pie, chips, peas & gravy - £5.50

Burgers and Hotdogs

6oz/8oz Burger with salad - £4

6oz/8oz Cheese Burger with salad - £5

Jumbo Hotdog - £4

*Kids Meal – Chicken nuggets or sausage + chips + beans + fruit shoot - £4.50

_{*This is only available from the catering trucks & not the Tinshed concession unit at present}

Chips and Sides

Chips - £2.50

Gravy / Curry / Peas - 50p

Drinks

Tea - £1

White coffee - £1.50

Speciality Coffee / Hot Chocolate - £2

Canned Drinks - £1

Bottled Drinks - £2

Darlington FC would like to thank Darlington Rugby Club for their help in developing these ideas and projects.