2025/26 Budget Boosted!
Darlington fans have once again come together in incredible style, raising a remarkable £181,600 to back Steve Watson's squad for the season ahead.
We surpassed our £180,000 target at 11:57pm on the final day!
This year's Boost The Budget closed at the end of May with 791 pledges and 693 individual contributors - an outstanding show of support for the club and another reminder of the strength of our fan ownership model.
DFCSG Chair Jon Saddington said:
"A heartfelt thank you to every single fan who contributed - whether you pledged £10 or £1,000, every penny helps us compete on the pitch and build a club we can all be proud of. The response this year has been fantastic once again and really shows what this football club means to so many people."
CEO David Johnston added:
"I'm so proud of what our supporters do year after year with Boost The Budget. Once again, the Darlo fans have delivered - £181,600 raised is a brilliant total that gives Steve and the board flexibility to strengthen the squad in a very competitive market. This is vital backing for our football ambitions, and I can't thank the fans enough. The ownership model we have here continues to amaze me, and fans up and down the country should look to Darlo for inspiration - it's fantastic."
Manager Steve Watson said:
"This is an absolutely brilliant effort by the supporters - I want to personally thank everyone who has pledged. It really does make a difference when we're looking to bring in the right players. We've got a good core in place already and this extra funding helps us add quality in key areas."
