WELCOME FROM JON SADDINGTON

Welcome to Blackwell Meadows for today's game against Kidderminster Harriers. Our visitors arrive on the back of a mixed run of results (one win, one draw and one defeat in their last three), but remain firmly in the hunt for promotion.

They will be aiming to secure a top‑four finish to give themselves the smoothest possible route through the play‑offs.

Kidderminster's strength this season has been their defensive organisation. Only South Shields have conceded fewer goals, and they're difficult to break down when they settle into shape.

At the other end they've been less prolific, scoring 54 to Darlington's 70, but they still carry real threats. We'll need to keep old foe Amari Morgan‑Smith quiet, and we're set for a reunion with former Quaker David Davis, who made five appearances for us back in 2009 during Steve Staunton’s tenure.

From a Darlo perspective, the aim is to build on a strong run of results that has pushed us back into the play‑off places. Recent performances have shown a more disciplined defensive structure, greater energy in midfield, and a clinical edge up front.

The lads who've stepped in during the injury spell deserve huge credit - Jonah Lowes, Ben Hedley and Ethan Fitzhugh have all been outstanding, and they've made it very difficult or others to take their shirt.

The run‑in offers both challenge and opportunity. With several games against sides in and around the top half, our destiny is very much in our own hands.

There’s still work to do, but belief is growing week by week. With your backing today, the lads will be determined to take another important step forward.

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

YOURCLUB DFC MEN'S PLAYER OF MARCH 2026

You will shortly be able to vote on your YOURCLUB DFC Men's Player of March 2026.

So far this season, you have given the monthly awards to Cedric Main (August and February), Charlie Lennon (September), Jack Maskell (October), Will McGowan (November and January) and Max Howells (December).

Once the poll is live, simply head to 'Your Account' on YOURCLUB, click 'Polls' and then 'Vote' to make your choice.

DFC FAN OWNERSHIP

As we approach 14 years as a fan-owned club, we are currently sat at just shy of 1,440 DFC owners/DFCSG members – this is the most we have had since 2012. This means that a record number of DFC fans own more than 90% of our football club.

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 1,430+ 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!

TRAVELLING AWAY ON THE SUPPORTERS’ COACH

Our next scheduled away trip is on Saturday 28th March, when we make the trip to AFC Fylde and again the coach will depart from Park Place at 11.30am. The price for adult DFCSG members is £25 (£13 juniors) and adult non-members is £28 (£14 juniors).

On Easter Monday (6th April), we travel to South Shields FC and the coach will depart from Park Place at 12.30pm. The price for adult DFCSG members is £20 (£10 juniors) and adult non-members is £23 (£12 juniors).

All bookings will need to be done via the DFC App (click on 'Shop'). 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.