The Northern Echo | Darlington FC https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/darlington/ The Northern Echo Darlington FC en-gb Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:58:02 +0100 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:58:02 +0100 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | Darlington FC https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/darlington/ Darlington's revolutionary academy plan for US players - but new ground at standstill https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26656564.darlingtons-revolutionary-us-academy-plan-new-ground-standstill/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:11:01 +0100 320cdf9c7b1d3cfababe95673044f559 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Darlington FC chairman breaks silence on latest progress in stadium discussions https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26656116.fresh-stadium-update-darlington-fc-chairman-david-johnston/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:01:45 +0100 506e6c523f9dd2b251de94bcc592fe34 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Comment: Why it was time for Steve Watson to leave Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26651355.comment-time-steve-watson-leave-darlington/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:28:26 +0100 d5ce73e08e9c7aadbea8dfa3f6346d00 craig.stoddart@nne.co.uk | Craig Stoddart Steve Watson leaves job as Darlington boss as club issue statement over the future https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26651260.steve-watson-leaves-position-darlington-manager/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:08:30 +0100 3fd1ed92d1496691f6c24e8b93bd5092 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Steve Watson admits 'changes might be needed' as Darlington's miserable run continues https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26646882.steve-watson-reflects-darlington-defeat-telford/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:41 +0100 b25a31f7599089878b6aa6182308848e scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Darlington's hope for new signing after Sunderland youngster joins on loan https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26642755.darlingtons-hope-signing-sunderland-youngster-joins-loan/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 36b2fc80f5da6463dcbf35be6dead07f The Northern Echo Steve Watson's 'disbelief' as Darlington suffer further setbacks in Merthyr draw https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26625955.steve-watson-bemoans-darlington-injury-situation-merthyr-draw/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:59:33 +0100 05ca050687cee9e4a0f538ffe3cbd01b Darlington set to have seven fresh faces in the ranks for Merthyr home game https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26622996.seven-injured-players-set-return-darlington-merthyr/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 18adc326352ffd56bacb44682cdfef4e Steve Watson understands Darlington fans' frustrations after latest defeat in FA Cup https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26605157.steve-watson-accepts-darlington-fan-frustration-morecambe-loss/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:54:28 +0100 5af2adacca55bbcd66399db5045eed71 Steve Watson's defiant Darlington message ahead of tough FA Cup trip to Morecambe https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26601477.morecambe-v-darlington-fa-cup-third-qualifying-round-preview/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 601636c019433cbf091a41e72c64901a Steve Watson reacts to 'really important' Darlington transfer after Hebburn draw https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26584861.steve-watson-darlingtons-hebburn-draw-jacob-hazel-signing/?ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:47:53 +0100 2bf4c06b3357b4125249a83dfad5b96e The Northern Echo Darlington 'desperate to reward outstanding supporters' with much-needed home win https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26580636.darlington-desperate-reward-supporters-home-win/?ref=rss Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 c10f645226aff43fb0e3e17e91567aaa The Northern Echo Steve Watson's 'a few blips' verdict as Darlington avoid FA Cup shock at Redcar Town https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26565570.steve-watsons-verdict-darlingtons-fa-cup-win-redcar-town/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:14:30 +0100 8a92703c4a9326dc1257c8cffd5b488b Darlington turn things around to avoid huge FA Cup upset at Redcar Town https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26564811.darlington-beat-redcar-town-4-2-fa-cup-second-qualifying-round/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:28:22 +0100 8ec3c83d4f445dbc86c485e072fdb188 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Steve Watson 'knows what is needed' as Darlington face Redcar Town in FA Cup https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26561501.redcar-town-vs-darlington-fa-cup-preview-steve-watsons-message/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 69437f48c2c9c17487d0faab8577e4d5 The Northern Echo Pressure mounting as Darlington lose again and stay in bottom two of the table https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26545777.pressure-mounting-darlington-lose-2-1-marine/?ref=rss Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:16:55 +0100 ad2ac980ff98a88d2da44f339de98039 Steve Watson's Darlington demand & what he overheard in dugout from supporters https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26544161.steve-watson-demands-darlington-improvement-marine/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a5d9f64622d079455652dc40408ee66e The Northern Echo Darlington's problems deepen after heavy away defeat and red card at Chorley https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26533657.darlingtons-problems-deepen-heavy-away-defeat-chorley/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:12:48 +0100 9f889519fa62fd2b37c0df124fba7950 The Northern Echo Injury-hit Darlington looking to bounce back after latest home defeat https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26526868.injury-hit-darlington-looking-bounce-back-latest-home-defeat/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 806edcaa58c88ad1abb62c51fa36dbfc The Northern Echo Darlington learn FA Cup opponents as North East clubs handed eye-catching ties https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26528215.fa-cup-second-qualifying-round-draw-darlington-learn-opponents/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:24:42 +0100 23182dfe7c5f0f987561020d59719b66 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw 'I struggled with depression for years - coming back to sport got me off medication' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26523702.darlington-man-credits-football-beating-depression/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100 1fbfe033a1f880d1cb02ead3dc2b923e joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Steve Watson's major frustration as Darlington's wait for a home win goes on https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26525683.steve-watsons-frustration-darlington-home-defeat-kings-lynn/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:33:35 +0100 436d7ab3f6443e54ee60b6bb05721d27 The Northern Echo Darlington's hope ahead of Blackwell Meadows meeting with King's Lynn https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26521182.darlington-v-kings-lynn-national-league-north-preview/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 f307e1e772d9a84b573c22e4a8d53356 Ten-man Quakers hold on to secure a second away win of the season at Radcliffe https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26509647.radcliffe-0-darlington-1---ten-man-quakers-claim-victory/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0100 944c3aedeaa71e3460da5afafb9a58cb scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson What went wrong as Darlington's winless run continued against Macclesfield https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26507260.darlington-beaten-macclesfield-blackwell-meadows/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:04:18 +0100 6a42502e26b7ea1552a234ce29596ba6 Steve Watson's message as Darlington prepare to host in-form Macclesfield https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26504952.darlington-v-macclesfield---national-league-north-preview/?ref=rss Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d978e10cef7f5dbd40bbedb539ca0480 Former footballer who played for Darlington launches new book with Sunderland legend https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26499376.kevin-ball-helping-launch-maurice-hepworths-new-book/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100 68e07a8035652eb8a60c5988e58ee4be francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Boro's former record signing helps condemns Darlington to heavy defeat at Harborough https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26487784.britt-assomablonga-scores-harborough-win-darlington/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:24:57 +0100 28bb50e7c89e34ca4bfe2355f9f1308f The Northern Echo Terry Mitchell's verdict as Darlington prepare for National League North first https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26484554.terry-mitchells-verdict-darlington-prepare-harborough-town/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 f856a79f52433a570ff9cba4d0c427a3 The Northern Echo Steve Watson's message & response as Darlington's home struggles continue https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26477176.steve-watsons-verdict-darlingtons-chester-defeat/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:03:22 +0100 b58b7fdb3bd9ad1767cd0ae14f965f2e dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw How McLaughlin's moment of magic sealed a dramatic win for Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26468206.paddy-mclaughlin-scored-dramatic-winner-darlington-bedford/?ref=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:55:09 +0100 c706818297aeb8cd4dc70db7603b3e61 The Northern Echo Darlington without three players for Bedford trip after injury setbacks https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26465022.darlington-without-three-players-bedford-injury-setbacks/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 04ae694e5c1b79f25e5a4120ccfe1509 The Northern Echo Steve Watson's 'criminal' assessment as Darlington suffered opening-day home defeat https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26448582.darlington-beaten-worksop-2-1-blackwell-meadows/?ref=rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:25:06 +0100 372d8b005d9ceab8755d693e7c93b56a The Northern Echo Darlington's 'wake-up call' ahead of start of National League North season https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26429685.darlington-lose-dunston-final-pre-season-match/?ref=rss Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:37:41 +0100 47e969391f841c0543da2c6732964d9f scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Darlington sign former Newcastle United defender - and claim friendly victory https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26410542.darlington-sign-ciaran-thompson-beat-middlesbrough-u21s/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:48:10 +0100 5dfe9c142a1445e163d2a51ef1d48b19 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Darlington FC announce major new deal with Amazon and how it will work https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26281492.darlington-fc-announce-major-new-25-000-deal-amazon/?ref=rss Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:24:15 +0100 0ae6ea46b69466fe58b5132b6827fc85 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson The making of three England World Cup stars at Sunderland, Middlesbrough & Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26270647.making-jordan-pickford-dan-burn-djed-spence/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100 abdba8efa0374b951b259880a66125f9 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Darlington National League North fixtures 2026-27: Quakers start with home game https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26269221.darlington-national-league-north-fixture-list-2026-27-season/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:52:52 +0100 98913a4f8f8620983889d821d27bdd61 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Tributes are paid to former Hartlepool United and Darlington manager Alan Murray https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26214513.tributes-paid-former-hartlepool-darlington-manager-alan-murray/?ref=rss Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:56:06 +0100 d7808db9ce6f78efdfd9c9b31d6f4b06 craig.stoddart@nne.co.uk | Craig Stoddart Huge Darlington transfer boost as Mark Beck returns to Quakers https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26191415.huge-darlington-transfer-boost-mark-beck-returns-quakers/?ref=rss Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:55:59 +0100 abe09535795a109c012708d838d4c685 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Darlington's National League North rivals dealt major blow after manager exit https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26180294.south-shields-boss-ian-watson-leaves-rochdale/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:14:02 +0100 fe6a5db02b93e50cc92179b287e04b7a dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Darlington FC unveil new shirt sponsor ahead of coming season https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26154328.woodlands-hospital-confirmed-darlington-fc-shirt-sponsor/?ref=rss Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:29:29 +0100 78e20a3f770a573d203f0245ea4d8012 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Darlington season review: Inconsistency and end-of-season nosedive costs Quakers https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26073355.review-inconsistency-end-of-season-nosedive-costs-quakers/?ref=rss Fri, 01 May 2026 18:41:31 +0100 d9393ecd366df9255bdea8e4f7788154 craig.stoddart@nne.co.uk | Craig Stoddart Steve Watson's end-of-season reflections after Darlington missed out on play-offs https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26053886.steve-watsons-end-of-season-reflections-darlington/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:06 +0100 6d05b33e94f25c4c5d1543094bc17b2b Darlington 1 Oxford City 3: Dismal Darlington defeated in final game of the season https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26053358.quakers-suffer-fourth-successive-defeat-blackwell-meadows/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:01:18 +0100 8f9f4f7cd96995b9b3389892d83e005a craig.stoddart@nne.co.uk | Craig Stoddart Darlington play-off permutations as Steve Watson's side face must-win last game https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26050145.darlington-play-off-permutations-ahead-must-win-last-game/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100 c96faab6e9ef1d5cde5cd66f9e24e30c The Northern Echo Two missed penalties and a red card cause major damage to Darlington's play-off hopes https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26033684.telford-1-darlington-1-quakers-play-off-hopes-suffer-major-blow/?ref=rss Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100 ca571d07d81122c4a980882d770ab30b Steve Watson's stark promotion admission after Darlington suffer major Marine setback https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26013975.darlington-2-3-marine-quakers-play-off-hopes-jeopardy/?ref=rss Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:21:11 +0100 f43ea8b4209c963f2ca7a82f0979f180 Darlington 2 Marine 3: Quakers beaten despite taking an early lead https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26013663.darlington-2-marine-3-quakers-beaten-despite-taking-early-lead/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:00:54 +0100 3caef75ea94819acd160df25281ae895 craig.stoddart@nne.co.uk | Craig Stoddart Darlington look to build on South Shields success in hugely important home game https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26011099.darlington-look-build-south-shields-success-crucial-home-game/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100 58c6d52cfca5866863898a81b4d5b321 The Northern Echo