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Quakers’ promotion confirmed

8:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Darlington's place in the Evo-Stik League First Division North has been confirmed by the Football Association, but Spennymoor Town are resigned to staying in the Northern League for another season.

Quakers to face Boro in friendly

8:00am Friday 17th May 2013

Darlington have announced another pre-season friendly, with Middlesbrough to play at Heritage Park on Tuesday, July 23.

Defender leaves Darlington

12:20pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

Stephen Harrison has become the second player to leave Darlington in as many weeks, as work commitments will prevent him from playing in all fixtures next season.

Quakers to face Heed

11:09am Thursday 9th May 2013

THE first friendly of Darlington’s pre-season has been announced with Gateshead providing the opposition on Saturday, July 27 (3pm).

Richardson leaves Darlington

8:00am Wednesday 8th May 2013

The first stages of Darlington’s preparations for next season have begun with manager Martin Gray speaking to a number of potential new signings, but a utility player been released.

Thompson is crowned Darlington’s player of the year

8:00am Saturday 4th May 2013

Stephen Thompson ended a glorious season by being named as Darlington's Player of the Year last night.

Purewal: No player is assured of their place

THE FINAL SAY: Amar Purewal celebrates scoring the 145th and final goal of Darlington's title-winning season

8:00am Friday 3rd May 2013

Amar Purewal may have ended the campaign as Darlington's top goalscorer, but he does not feel assured of his place in the starting XI for the next campaign as he knows the manager will be adding to the squad.

Gray hails his proudest night as Quakers lift Northern League trophy

JUST CHAMPION: Darlington's Steven Johnson lifts the Northern League trophy after his side beat Guisborough Town 3-0 last night

8:00am Thursday 2nd May 2013

A CHAMPAGNE-SOAKED Darlington manager Martin Gray described winning the Northern League title as the proudest moment of his career last night, after his team finished the season in style.

Match Report: Darlington 3 Guisborough Town 0

TIME TO PARTY: Terry Galbraith (right) celebrates his goal with David Dowson

8:00am Thursday 2nd May 2013

THE champagne corks popped at the culmination of Darlington's fantastic season as they celebrated promotion with the perfect party.

Quakers lift champions trophy after 3-0 win at Heritage Park

Fans savour the victory celebrations

10:54pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

With the Northern League title secure following Saturday's victory over Team Northumbria, Darlington FC's final game of the season was all about honouring the players who have deservedly lifted the champion's trophy. Reporter Alexa Copeland was there to soak up the atmosphere.

Title winners Darlington make five changes

7:21pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

Martin Gray makes five changes as Darlington celebrate winning the Northern League title tonight.

Darlington ready for promotion party

CHAMPAGNE MOMENT: Quackers celebrate Saturday's title-winning victory

8:00am Wednesday 1st May 2013

Darlington’s promotion party continues this evening when they receive the Northern League trophy at the final match of their title-winning season.

Brown: No relaxing in final game

8:00am Wednesday 1st May 2013

Darlington captain Gary Brown has promised there will be letting up this evening when Quakers complete a terrific season.

Quakers expect a sell-out

Darlington players celebrate with fans at becoming champions of the Northern League after their 3-1 victory over Team Northumbria

8:00am Tuesday 30th April 2013

Darlington's final match of the season tomorrow is expected to be a sell-out as there are currently just under 300 tickets remaining.

Quakers’ title win is Gray’s proudest day

Martin Gray celebrates with fans after his side were crowned Northern League champions

2:28pm Monday 29th April 2013

Delighted Darlington manager Martin Gray described delivering a title in his first season in charge as his proudest day, after Quakers clinched promotion from the Northern League.

Celebrations in full swing for promoted Quakers

Darlington players celebrate with fans at becoming champions of the Northern League

6:00am Monday 29th April 2013

Darlington FC’s biggest home attendance of the season watched in nervous anticipation as their team set about clinching the Northern League title at the first time of asking. Andy Walker joined the crowd.

Quakers promotion "storybook ending" to turbulent season

Darlington manager Martin Gray celebrates with fans at becoming champions of the Northern League

6:00am Monday 29th April 2013

THE Quakers’ promotion from the Northern League comes almost a year after the club was taken over by the fans during one of the most turbulent periods in its history.

Match Report: Darlington 3 Team Northumberland 1

RIDING HIGH: Steven Johnson on Chris Porter’s shoulders during the post-match celebrations

10:27am Monday 29th April 2013

A YEAR ago, Darlington supporters were living a nightmare. Their club wasn’t just in the doldrums, it was six feet under, but now they’re savouring glorious moments that will last a lifetime.

Darlington announce season ticket prices

11:58am Sunday 28th April 2013

Darlington clinched the Northern League title yesterday, and they have now announced its ticket prices for 2013-14.

Darlington are champions

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5:14pm Saturday 27th April 2013

Darlington are champions of the Northern League after sealing the title with a 3-1 win over Team Northumbria today.

Quakers ready to clinch title

8:00am Saturday 27th April 2013

A packed Heritage Park will see Darlington clinch the Northern League title if they win at home to Team Northumbria today.

Darlington’s resurrection begins

8:00am Saturday 27th April 2013

At the end of their first season since being relegated four divisions by the Football Association following a financial catastrophe, Darlington are on the verge of winning the Northern League title after what has been an unforgettable season. CRAIG STODDART speaks to Quakers captain Gary Brown about ten of the campaign's key moments

Spennymoor boss praises Quakers

12:02am Saturday 27th April 2013

With Darlington on the verge of winning the Northern League title, the manager of their title rivals has described Quakers' season as phenomenal.

Live North-East Football Live: Saturday, April 27

4:29pm Friday 26th April 2013

The Northern Echo's sports team provides live coverage of the weekend's football action involving the North-East sides.

Quakers hold golf day

8:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

Darlington are inviting teams to take part in a golf day on May 23 at Rockliffe Hall, Hurworth-on-Tees.

Shildon boss hands title to Darlington

GOAL HERO: Stephen Thompson celebrates putting Darlington ahead in the 23rd minute

8:00am Monday 22nd April 2013

Darlington deserved their win on Saturday and the result leaves them two games away from promotion, something they are more than likely to achieve.

Darlington march on

7:27pm Saturday 20th April 2013

Shildon 0 Darlington 2

Quakers success is remarkable, says Shildon boss

8:05pm Saturday 20th April 2013

Darlington are edging closer to the Northern League title and what they have achieved so far this season is remarkable, so says Shildon manager Gary Forrest.

North-East Football Live: Saturday, April 20

5:37pm Friday 19th April 2013

The Northern Echo's sports team provides live coverage of the weekend's football action involving the North-East sides.

Darlington three wins from promotion

8:00am Saturday 20th April 2013

Darlington have this week announced they will be hosting an end-of-season get-together on May 3, by which point they hope to be celebrating winning promotion from the Northern League.

Match Report: Darlington 2 Bishop Auckland 2

TOUGH AT THE TOP: Darlington's Stephen Thompson and Bishop's Craig Hodgson battle it out as the hosts conceded twice late on

12:11pm Thursday 18th April 2013

For the second time in 24 hours Darlington suffered injury-time agony as they threw away a two-goal lead to draw against ten-man Bishop Auckland.

Darlington face landlords

1:16pm Wednesday 17th April 2013

Darlington complete their Heritage Park triple header this evening when they take on landlords Bishop Auckland.



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