Darlington 1 - 1 Lincoln City

LEE Beevers' strike 14 minutes from time denied Darlington a valuable win at the 96.TFM Arena.

The Lincoln City defender dealt Darlington's play-off hopes a massive blow after Julian Joachim had given Quakers a first half lead.

With four games remaining Darlington are four points outside the play-offs following Shrewsbury's win over Milton Keynes Dons.

Joachim put Quakers in front in the 39th minute, heading home Gregg Blundell's cross.

But, as Dave Penney's men closed in on victory Beevers drew promotion rivals Lincoln level, heading in from Jeff Hughes' corner.

In a frantic finish there were chances at both ends, but Darlington were made to settle for a less than welcome point.