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  • 31 January 2026, Darlington FC vs Merthyr Town FC, 3-1, Win
  • 27 January 2026, Worksop Town FC vs Darlington FC, 1-1, Draw
  • 24 January 2026, Chorley FC vs Darlington FC, 1-2, Win
  • 17 January 2026, Darlington FC vs Alfreton Town FC, 3-1, Win
  • 30 December 2025, Darlington FC vs South Shields FC, 1-2, Lose
Darlington FC
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  • 31 January 2026, Oxford City FC vs South Shields FC, 1-3, Win
  • 24 January 2026, Marine FC vs South Shields FC, 2-2, Draw
  • 20 January 2026, South Shields FC vs Southport FC, 1-0, Win
  • 17 January 2026, South Shields FC vs Leamington FC, 3-0, Win
  • 03 January 2026, Buxton FC vs South Shields FC, 1-1, Draw
South Shields FC
Away
National League North
National League North, England

The match between Darlington FC and South Shields FC ended in a 1-1 draw, reflecting a closely contested fixture where both teams demonstrated solid defensive capabilities. Darlington FC, while playing at home, managed to secure only a single goal despite having a slightly higher number of shots on target compared to their opponents. South Shields FC, on the other hand, capitalized on fewer opportunities with clinical precision, allowing them to equalize effectively.

Darlington FC showed a strong attacking intent with a higher count of corner kicks, indicating their ability to press forward and apply pressure on the South Shields defense. However, their inability to convert these opportunities into goals suggests inefficiency in their finishing or perhaps resilient defending from the visiting side. South Shields displayed efficient teamwork, with their defense holding firm against Darlington's continual advancements, exemplifying their discipline and tactical organization.

Both teams committed similar levels of fouls, suggesting that the game was not overly aggressive despite the competitive nature of the league. The absence of yellow or red cards highlights the disciplined approach from both squads, preventing any numerical disadvantage from influencing the outcome. Key substitutions from each side came into play towards the latter stages of the match, aiming to inject fresh energy and maintain balance, albeit without yielding decisive results. The draw was largely a result of evenly matched overall performances with neither side able to gain a definitive upper hand.

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Form Guide

Win3-1Darlington FC vs Merthyr Town FC
Draw1-1Worksop Town FC vs Darlington FC
Win1-2Chorley FC vs Darlington FC
Win3-1Darlington FC vs Alfreton Town FC
Lose1-2Darlington FC vs South Shields FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
10:6
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • Darlington FC has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:6, scoring 2 goals average
Win1-3Oxford City FC vs South Shields FC
Draw2-2Marine FC vs South Shields FC
Win1-0South Shields FC vs Southport FC
Win3-0South Shields FC vs Leamington FC
Draw1-1Buxton FC vs South Shields FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
10:4
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • South Shields FC has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:4, scoring 2 goals average

Darlington FC H2H South Shields FC

Home gameDarlington FC12South Shields FCAway gameNational League North
Home gameDarlington FC11South Shields FCAway gameNational League North
Away gameDarlington FC10South Shields FCHome gameNational League North
Away gameDarlington FC40South Shields FCHome gameNational League North
Home gameDarlington FC22South Shields FCAway gameNational League North
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
9:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.80
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Darlington FC overtook South Shields FC twice
  • Darlington FC won twice, lost once and had two draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 9:5; average goals per match – 1.80
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