Promotion-chasing Quakers host Wakefield, second from bottom of the Evo-Stik League First Division North
Darlington will be looking to celebrate with a win tonight, their first game after agreeing a return to the town.
Promotion-chasing Quakers host Wakefield, second from bottom of the Evo-Stik League First Division North, in the same week that a deal was agreed with Darlington Rugby Club to share the Blackwell Meadows site.
Rugby club members voted this week in favour of a ground-share, and plans will be drawn up to be submitted to Darlington Borough Council to upgrade the ground.
There is a lot of work to do, but it is likely that the football club will end their exile from the town - they are in their second season at Bishop Auckland’s Heritage Park - sometime next season, possibly for the start of it.
Once back in the town the football club hope to cut costs and increase revenue.
Ultimately the aim is to return to the Football League, four divisions higher than their current status.
A club statement said: “The potential at Blackwell Meadows is to be fully expoited for the benefit of both clubs, and the wider community.”
It is understood that Blackwell Meadows will be developed gradually if Darlington climb the football pyramid, rather than build a ground immediately of Football League standard.
Quakers still have a chance of promotion this season despite failing to win any of their last three games.
They won’t win the title and the one automatic promotion spot, but are well placed to finish the season in a play-off position if they can overcome their current blip.
Despite Wakefield’s lowly status they have won five away games and are battling hard to beat the drop. Quakers seek a 10th home win tonight, though like their opponents, have performed better away from home.
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