Darlington

Darlington are 23rd in the 2026-2027 National League North after 8 matches — 6 points from a 2-0-6 record, 10 goals scored and 18 conceded. Market-implied expected points say 10.2 — 4.2 fewer than they have banked; on performances alone they would be 15th. The 1:2 against Worksop cost them the most expected points. Form over the last five: LLWLL, 3 points. They average 1.3 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match; 63% of their matches have cleared 2.5 goals, with 1 clean sheet and 2 blanks in front of goal. Biggest win: 3:2 against Bedford.

Of their 10 goals, the most (3) have come in the 75-90 minute band. 5 of them have arrived after the 75th minute. The first goal in a Darlington match has come before half-time 7 times in 8.