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07/09/2025, Darlington Arena, Darlington, England
National League North, English National League

Darlington Vs Chester

Darlington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: A Davies (GK) , S Coughlin (CB) , D Chukwuma (CB) , A Dee (CB) , W Evans (RB) , R Perkins (LB) , D Starratt (CDM) , R Crockett (CAM) , J Cavanaugh (RM) , M Grahm (LM) , P Gwenn (ST) And the subs are: J McNeff (CB) , P McCoubrey (CB) , A Keegan (CM) , A Shagari (CM) , M Elliot (ST)

Chester play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: A McCalman (GK) , V Lewis (CB) , G MacGibbon (CB) , D Brash (RB) , A McCalmont (LB) , J Masker (CM) , D Flaws (CM) , D Slater (CAM) , L MacGillivray (RW) , C Days (LW) , J Sloan (ST) And the subs are: E Napier (CB) , L Gubay (CB) , H Orton (CM) , R MacClery (CM) , M Craddock (ST)

Welcome to Darlington Arena in Darlington, England where Darlington will face Chester.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League North, English National League.  The attendance is 3442.

1' - Darlington kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Andreas Dee finds William Evans with a short pass.  William Evans plays a short pass to Ricky Perkins.  Ricky Perkins finds Des Chukwuma with a long ball.  David Slater tackles Des Chukwuma and gains possession for his team.  David Slater finds Josh Masker with a long pass.  Josh Masker spots a run from John Sloan.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but John Sloan has strayed offside!  

6' - Andreas Dee dispossesses David Slater and the ball goes loose.  Ricky Crockett brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Dave Flaws, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Darlington.  

10' - Victor Lewis tackles Johnny Cavanaugh and the ball goes loose.  William Evans plays the ball to Ricky Crockett.  Ricky Crockett attempts to use his skills to beat Victor Lewis.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

11' - Ricky Crockett crosses the ball into the box and finds Dave Starratt.  Dave Starratt is brought down by Victor Lewis.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Ricky Crockett stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball into the top corner...but the shot goes over!

15' - Andy McCalman slides the ball to Chris Days.  Chris Days sees Dave Flaws making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Dave Flaws is unable to control the ball!  

17' - Dave Flaws sees a run from Chris Days.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Chris Days is able to take the ball.  Chris Days looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Ashley Davies!  The linesman signals its a corner for Chester.  John Sloan will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, finding Chris Days.  Chris Days powers a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot goes wide!

19' - Johnny Cavanaugh finds Ricky Crockett with a short pass.  Ricky Crockett sees a run from Paul Gwenn.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

22' - John Sloan hits the ball long to Dylan Brash.  Dylan Brash finds Dave Flaws with a short pass.  Des Chukwuma dispossesses Dave Flaws and gains possession for his team.  Dave Flaws successfully tackles Des Chukwuma and gains possession for his team.  Dave Flaws sees a run from David Slater.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but David Slater is caught offside!  

23' - Mason Grahm finds William Evans with a long ball.  William Evans crosses the ball and finds Ricky Crockett.  Ricky Crockett flicks a header hoping to beat Andy McCalman...but the shot goes wide!

26' - Dave Starratt sees Johnny Cavanaugh making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Johnny Cavanaugh takes the ball.  Johnny Cavanaugh looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Darlington!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

27' - Chester kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Darlington launch a counter attack.  Des Chukwuma passes a long ball to Ricky Crockett.  Ricky Crockett sees Paul Gwenn making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Paul Gwenn is caught offside!  

33' - Johnny Cavanaugh passes the ball to Mason Grahm.  Mason Grahm spots a run from Ricky Crockett.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Ricky Crockett is able to control the ball.  Ricky Crockett looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

36' - Andy McCalman finds Josh Masker with a long ball.  Josh Masker finds David Slater with a short pass.  Ricky Crockett dispossesses David Slater and gains possession for his team.  John Sloan successfully tackles Ricky Crockett and takes the ball.  Chester attempt a quick counter attack.  John Sloan spots a run from Chris Days.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

39' - Alex McCalmont tackles Paul Gwenn and the ball goes loose.  Dave Starratt sees Paul Gwenn making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Paul Gwenn is able to take the ball.  Paul Gwenn fires a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Dave Starratt is first to the loose ball...Dave Starratt attempts to place the ball past the keeper...and Dave Starratt scores!  Its a goal for Darlington!  The ball went in off the upright!

40' - Chester kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Chester kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Andreas Dee finds Des Chukwuma with a long ball.  Des Chukwuma curves the ball into the box, but David Slater intercepts and makes a clearance.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andreas Dee will come off.  Pat McCoubrey is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Victor Lewis is going to be taken off.  Louis Gubay is brought on from the bench.  

51' - John Sloan tries to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dave Flaws is going to be taken off.  Rich MacClery joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like David Slater is going to be taken off.  Harvey Orton joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Rich MacClery spots a run from John Sloan.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

56' - Mason Grahm finds Ricky Crockett with a long ball.  Ricky Crockett slides the ball to Paul Gwenn.  Paul Gwenn slides the ball to Dave Starratt.  Dave Starratt spots a run from Ricky Crockett.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Ricky Crockett is caught offside!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Des Chukwuma is going to be taken off.  Joel McNeff is brought on from the bench.  

64' - Sam Coughlin plays a long pass to Dave Starratt.  Harvey Orton dispossesses Dave Starratt and the ball goes loose.  Gordon MacGibbon passes a long ball to Josh Masker.  Josh Masker crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Rich MacClery.  Rich MacClery tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Dave Starratt manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

69' - Johnny Cavanaugh speeds past John Sloan.  

70' - Johnny Cavanaugh spots a run from Ricky Crockett.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ricky Crockett runs on to the ball.  Ricky Crockett tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Gwenn is going to be taken off.  Matthew Elliot joins the game from the bench.  

73' - Andy McCalman passes a long ball to Chris Days.  Chris Days speeds past William Evans.  

74' - Chris Days curls in a cross, and manages to find Lloyd MacGillivray.  Lloyd MacGillivray gets above the defence and directs a header towards goal...and Lloyd MacGillivray scores!  Its a goal for Chester!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

74' - Darlington kick the ball off for the restart.  

78' - Johnny Cavanaugh speeds past Gordon MacGibbon.  

78' - Johnny Cavanaugh sees a run from Matthew Elliot.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

81' - Harvey Orton hits the ball long to Josh Masker.  Josh Masker spots a run from Rich MacClery.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  



The match has ended Darlington 2 - 1 Chester.