DFCSG News - Chester FC, Tuesday 18th August 2026

WELCOME FROM JON SADDINGTON

Welcome to Blackwell Meadows for this evening's match against our regular visitors from the Northwest, Chester FC.

Let's hope the lads put in a better performance than they did against Worksop, although it won't be easy following the injuries to Max Howells, Tom Platt, and Max Kilsby. Mind you, it must be said that over the years, Darlo's form on the opening game of the season has generally been poor.

Due to the printing deadline, the result of our match at Bedford Town is unknown at the time of writing.

We're already making plans for DFCSG's AGM, which will take place towards the end of October. Whilst we have a vibrant fanbase across all age groups, I think it's fair to say that the age range of the fanbase isn't reflected in the age range of the DFCSG Board, and we would love to see some owners maybe in their twenties and thirties to put themselves forward to join us. The experience of owners in those age groups would be invaluable.

We will be emailing members before the end of August to give advance notice of the AGM and provide instructions for anyone interested in joining the DFCSG Board.   

Finally, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to the supporters, players, and officials of Chester FC.

DFC FAN OWNERSHIP & 1,500+ OWNERS

After passing the 1,500+ DFC owners mark in July, numbers have continued to grow and stood at 1,524 last Friday!

As such, for those who currently aren't a DFC owner/DFCSG member, we would love to encourage an upgrade in your fan experience by asking you to join us. For those who are, perhaps you can convince a family member or friend to join us? For just £25 a year – or £2.09 a month – DFC owners/DFCSG members can get access to a whole range of exclusive 'Owner benefits'.

Sign up as a DFC owner/DFCSG member here and join 1,520+ other Darlo fans (and the likes of Ben Hedley, Gary Smith, David Hodgson, Peter Kirkham, Gavin Worboys, Paul Ward and Kasabian's Chris Edwards) in owning your club and having a say in how the club is run!

BOOKING YOUR SEAT ON THE SUPPORTERS’ COACH FOR OUR AWAY MATCHES

Bookings are open for the trips to Harborough Town and Radcliffe. 

The coach to Harborough Town on Saturday 22nd August will depart from Park Place at 10.15am. The price for adult DFCSG members is £30 (£15 juniors) and adult non-members is £33 (£17 juniors).

The coach to Radcliffe on Bank Holiday Monday (31st August) will depart at 11am. The price for adult DFCSG members is £26 (£13 juniors) and adult non-members is £29 (£15 juniors).

All bookings will need to be done either via the DFC App (click on 'Shop') or by clicking here on YOURCLUB. We would urge supporters to remind themselves of our Conditions of Travel, particularly those under 18, at https://yourclub.darlingtonfc.co.uk/away-travel-conditions-of-travel.