On the way home

Saturday 26 July 2025, Darlington 3 Altrincham1 - PSF, Blackwell Meadows

Darlington, may be a division lower but they started and finished the game on top. Took Altrincham 30 minutes to get into the game and by that stage they were already behind as the home team went in front after 10 minutes. 

Altrincham looked far sharper at the start of the second half and got back on level terms after 66 minutes, i thought the visitors would go on and win but Darlington got themselves back in front after 71 minutes and then finished the stronger and added a third from a header after 87 minutes.

Ground is shared with Rugby Union but that gives the club the benefit of a good clubhouse and bar/catering facilities. Modern, out of town, may lack character but ideal for a club hoping to move up to the National League.