DARLINGTON have not won since the middle of October but anything less than a home victory would be a poor result when they face bottom-of-the-table Nuneaton Borough at Blackwell Meadows today.

While there remains half of the season to go and much still to play for, only a victory will do against a team that has won only twice all season and have a goal difference of minus 25.

Quakers’ own results have been hugely disappointing – they are 17th, three points off the relegation zone – and supporters are growing increasingly frustrated.

They will be further disappointed if Darlington do not win today against a team that was in turmoil earlier in the season and the club’s existence appeared in jeopardy.

At the beginning of November Nuneaton named Nick Hawkins as their new owner to end immediate concerns about their future, and this week he changed manager for the second time already.

Having lost six of their last seven games, newly-appointed ex-Barwell boss Jimmy Ginnelly will hope to instigate an upturn in fortunes starting this afternoon.

Quakers, however, have their own issues. Losing 3-1 last week at Chester means they have not won any of their last six fixtures, equalling their longest run without victory since Wright became boss just over a year ago when he left Nuneaton to head north.

Four of those matches were draws and all in the league, while last time at Blackwell two weeks ago Darlington were poor when losing in the FA Trophy to Telford.

“We should’ve had a win weeks ago, we fell a bit short,” said Wright, speaking to the club’s website. “Last Saturday was unacceptable, we know that, and we need to raise our standards quickly.

“It’s a home game against the bottom of the league team, we’re expected to win.

“Nuneaton will not roll over and die for us, that is for sure, so we need to be at it.

“Hopefully all the fans will be behind us from the start through to the end, and we can give them the three points and something to be happy about.”

Wright can call new signing Williams Kokolo, who has joined on loan from Sunderland.

The left-sided 18-year-old, yet to make a senior appearance, can play in defence and midfield.

Wright said: “He can play left-back or left-wing and think he will add a little bit of excitement down that side, he gives us options there.

“I’m still hopeful of getting two or three more in, so he’s part one of potentially four signings.

“The lads who get the shirts on Saturday, I want them to be fearing for their place, the competition for places is massive.

“I think it will give everyone in the club a boost, seeing some fresh faces, and it might gather a bit more interest. We’ve got one in and we’re working hard to get these deals done."