WELCOME FROM JON SADDINGTON

We entertain local rivals, Spennymoor Town, for our first local derby of the season. 

Playing Spennymoor invokes memories of our mutual progression from the Northern League to National League North and, of course, that play-off semi-final victory in 2015 when David Dowson squeezed home an 89th minute winner.

Spennymoor Town are flying this season and have picked up some impressive results, including a 6-4 home win over Merthyr Town and a 2-0 win at Radcliffe, although they do concede goals as evidenced by 0-5 defeats to Kings Lynn Town & AFC Fylde.

The Moors currently occupy a play-off position and will be looking to cement their promotion credentials today. Glen Taylor is always a threat, whilst new signing Mackenzie Heaney is dangerous going forward. Former Quakers Rob Rmashaw, Cam Salkeld, and Junior Mondal will be in the Moors' squad, whilst manager, Graeme Lee, made 24 appearances for Quakers during the 2011-12 season.

From a Darlo perspective, recent weeks have seen a clear improvement in our possession, organisation, and determination. 

Recent loan signings have added quality and depth to the squad and Cedric Main is returning fitness which will add further firepower to our frontline. The play-offs are now firmly in sight!  

Our last home game against Spenny ended in a 1-0 victory for the Quakers, with Jack Maskell netting the winner...let's hope for more of the same today.

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

DFC FAN OWNERSHIP

Now that the 2025/26 season is well underway, why not get more involved and join 1,350+ other DFC Owners, including the likes of Ben Hedley, Gary Smith, David Hodgson, Peter Kirkham, Gavin Worboys, Paul Ward and Kasabian's Chris Edwards, all of whom have a say in how our football club is run?

For just £25 a year (or £2.09 a month) you can gain access to a range of benefits/offers as well as feeling the pride and passion of knowing that you own YOUR football club! You have a proper say in how DFC is run. How many football fans around the world can genuinely say that?

If you’re interested in becoming a DFC Owner, click here to read more about the benefits of being a DFC Owner and sign up today!

QUAKER SAVERS

Have you enjoyed any discounts via our Quaker Savers scheme yet? Accessible through both YOURCLUB (under 'Fan Services' section) and the DFC app (under 'Shop' section), Quaker Savers offers a range of exciting discounts and benefits to those fans who are DFCSG members/DFC owners.

As such, DFCSG members/DFC owners can gain access to a variety of special offers with local brands across food and drink, retail, car services, leisure, fitness, entertainment, DIY products, haircuts, etc. This initiative underscores both DFCSG's and Darlington FC's commitment to fostering a strong, engaged community around the club and rewarding our fan owners.

At present, over 30 local brands have signed up to the scheme, but there are more to come and we will be adding more brands over time that you can enjoy exclusive discounts with, so check back regularly to see where else you could save!

If you are already a DFCSG member/DFC owner, all you need to do is prove your DFCSG membership/DFC ownership (via 'Your Account' on YOURCLUB or the 'YourClub' section of the DFC app) with the relevant brand to receive your discount. If you're not currently a DFCSG member/DFC owner, but would like to take advantage of the Quaker Saver scheme, then sign up today!

TRAVELLING AWAY ON THE SUPPORTERS’ COACH

Our next scheduled away trip is on Saturday 29th November, when we travel to Bedford Town. The coach will depart from Park Place at 9:30am. The price for adult DFCSG members is £30 (£15 juniors) and adult non-members is £33 (£17 juniors).

The following Saturday (6th December), we make the trip to Oxford City. The coach will depart from Park Place at 9:15am. The price for adult DFCSG members is £30 (£15 juniors) and adult non-members is £33 (£17 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