Late goal a setback As Darlington settle for 1-1 draw

17 Mar 2014 13:45

Northwich Victoria levelled 12 minutes from time meaning Darlington may need play-off success to clinch back to back promotions

Darlington's Stephen Thompson

Darlington had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Northwich Victoria, so look unlikely to win the title and automatic promotion.

Instead, they may need play-off success to clinch back to back promotions, though there is still work to do to finish in the top five of the Evo-Stik League Division One North.

Darlington are in second place, nine points behind leaders Curzon Ashton who have a game in hand. The sides meet at Heritage Park on Wednesday.

On Saturday, Quakers led through Stephen Thompson’s 20th league goal of the season on six minutes, but missed further chances, and Michael Clarke levelled 12 minutes from time.