The first of three home games in a row, Jimmy Dean will be looking for a response from his players as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing defeat in midweek at King's Lynn Town, which ended a six-game unbeaten run.
TICKETING NEWS
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PRE-MATCH VIEWS
Jimmy Dean (click here to read | click here to watch on Iron Player).
Andrew Boyce (click here to watch on Iron Player).
IRON TEAM NEWS
Defender Will Evans picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in midweek, but will be available for this game, as his ban will not kick in until midweek.
Despite being stretchered off in midweek, Callum Roberts gained a cut above his eye, but manager Jimmy Dean confirmed it wasn't concussion and would be available to play.
Alfie Beestin edges ever closer to a return to action following a second injection this week, which has shown no ill-effects.
Meanwhile Danny Elliott came off the bench in midweek following his.
THE OPPOSITION
Darlington come into the game off a heavy defeat in midweek, losing 8-0 against Chorley having had 10 players for the majority of the match.
Previous to that, the Quakers did pick up all three points against Chester, ending their long unbeaten run.
For more information on our hosts, click here.
THE OFFICIALS
The referee will be Nicholas Dunn, while Karl Parker and Gordon Greaves are his two assistants. There is no fourth official at this level.
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FULL RECORD
Our full record against Darlington is as follows:
| IRON WINS | DRAWS | DARLINGTON WINS | |
| LEAGUE | 32 | 19 | 28 |
| CUP | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FA CUP | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| LEAGUE CUP | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 39 | 22 | 31 |
