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Seasons

Every season we hold for Darlington, newest first. Pos is where they finished in the table, P the matches played, W, D and L the wins, draws and losses, and Pts the points. A trophy marks a title.

Darlington season by season
SeasonDivision#PWDLGFGAPts
2009-10League TwoRelegation - Conference National24468632338730
2008-09League Two1246201214614462
2007-08League TwoPromotion - League One (Play Offs: Semi-finals)646221212674078
2006-07League Two1146171415525665
2005-06League Two846161515585263
2004-05League Two846201214574972
2003-04Third Division1846141121536153
2002-03Third Division1446121816585954
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Head-to-head

How Darlington have done against each team in Third Division, across every match we hold between them, past seasons and cups included. W, D and L are wins, draws and losses. The teams they have met most come first; open one to see the last meetings.

  • RochdaleDarlington: won 8, drew 7, lost 9 of 24 meetingsRochdale have won 9 of their 24 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 8, drew 7, lost 9 of 24 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 26, Rochdale 31

    The meetings we hold go back to August 29, 1998.

    Last meetings with Rochdale, results for Darlington

    1. Won
      Rochdale AFC 0, Darlington FC 1League Two 2009-10
    2. Lost
      Darlington FC 0, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2009-10
    3. Won
      Rochdale AFC 0, Darlington FC 2League Two 2008-09
    4. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2008-09
    5. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 3, Darlington FC 1League Two 2007-08
    Go to the Rochdale team page
  • MacclesfieldDarlington: won 7, drew 7, lost 8 of 22 meetingsMacclesfield have won 8 of their 22 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 7, drew 7, lost 8 of 22 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 28, Macclesfield 17

    The meetings we hold go back to August 14, 1999.

    Last meetings with Macclesfield, results for Darlington

    1. Won
      Macclesfield Town 0, Darlington FC 2League Two 2009-10
    2. Lost
      Darlington FC 0, Macclesfield Town 1League Two 2009-10
    3. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Macclesfield Town 2League Two 2008-09
    4. Won
      Macclesfield Town 0, Darlington FC 6League Two 2008-09
    5. Drew
      Darlington FC 2, Macclesfield Town 2League Two 2007-08
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  • ShrewsburyDarlington: won 8, drew 6, lost 8 of 22 meetingsDarlington and Shrewsbury have won 8 each in 22 meetings

    Darlington: won 8, drew 6, lost 8 of 22 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 31, Shrewsbury 30

    The meetings we hold go back to September 19, 1998.

    Last meetings with Shrewsbury, results for Darlington

    1. Won
      Shrewsbury Town 0, Darlington FC 2League Two 2009-10
    2. Won
      Darlington FC 2, Shrewsbury Town 1League Two 2009-10
    3. Lost
      Shrewsbury Town 1, Darlington FC 0League Two 2008-09
    4. Drew
      Darlington FC 1, Shrewsbury Town 1League Two 2008-09
    5. Drew
      Shrewsbury Town 0, Darlington FC 0League Two 2007-08
    Go to the Shrewsbury team page
  • Lincoln CityDarlington: won 9, drew 10, lost 3 of 22 meetingsDarlington have won 9 of their 22 meetings with Lincoln City

    Darlington: won 9, drew 10, lost 3 of 22 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 32, Lincoln City 20

    The meetings we hold go back to October 9, 1999.

    Last meetings with Lincoln City, results for Darlington

    1. Drew
      Darlington FC 1, Lincoln City 1League Two 2009-10
    2. Lost
      Lincoln City 3, Darlington FC 0League Two 2009-10
    3. Won
      Lincoln City 0, Darlington FC 1League Two 2008-09
    4. Won
      Darlington FC 2, Lincoln City 0League Two 2008-09
    5. Won
      Lincoln City 0, Darlington FC 4League Two 2007-08
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  • TorquayDarlington: won 4, drew 6, lost 8 of 18 meetingsTorquay have won 8 of their 18 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 4, drew 6, lost 8 of 18 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 21, Torquay 32

    The meetings we hold go back to October 20, 1998.

    Last meetings with Torquay, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Torquay United 3League Two 2009-10
    2. Lost
      Torquay United 5, Darlington FC 0League Two 2009-10
    3. Won
      Torquay United 0, Darlington FC 1League Two 2006-07
    4. Drew
      Darlington FC 1, Torquay United 1League Two 2006-07
    5. Won
      Torquay United 1, Darlington FC 2League Two 2005-06
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  • MansfieldDarlington: won 8, drew 3, lost 7 of 18 meetingsDarlington have won 8 of their 18 meetings with Mansfield

    Darlington: won 8, drew 3, lost 7 of 18 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 27, Mansfield 23

    The meetings we hold go back to September 5, 1998.

    Last meetings with Mansfield, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Mansfield Town 2League Two 2007-08
    2. Won
      Mansfield Town 0, Darlington FC 1League Two 2007-08
    3. Lost
      Darlington FC 0, Mansfield Town 2League Two 2006-07
    4. Lost
      Mansfield Town 1, Darlington FC 0League Two 2006-07
    5. Won
      Darlington FC 4, Mansfield Town 0League Two 2005-06
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  • BarnetDarlington: won 6, drew 2, lost 8 of 16 meetingsBarnet have won 8 of their 16 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 6, drew 2, lost 8 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 15, Barnet 20

    The meetings we hold go back to August 8, 1998.

    Last meetings with Barnet, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Barnet FC 2League Two 2009-10
    2. Lost
      Barnet FC 3, Darlington FC 0League Two 2009-10
    3. Won
      Barnet FC 0, Darlington FC 1League Two 2008-09
    4. Drew
      Darlington FC 2, Barnet FC 2League Two 2008-09
    5. Drew
      Barnet FC 0, Darlington FC 0League Two 2007-08
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  • Leyton OrientDarlington: won 4, drew 4, lost 8 of 16 meetingsLeyton Orient have won 8 of their 16 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 4, drew 4, lost 8 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 19, Leyton Orient 18

    The meetings we hold go back to December 28, 1998.

    Last meetings with Leyton Orient, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Leyton Orient 1, Darlington FC 0League Two 2005-06
    2. Lost
      Darlington FC 0, Leyton Orient 1League Two 2005-06
    3. Lost
      Leyton Orient 1, Darlington FC 0League Two 2004-05
    4. Won
      Darlington FC 3, Leyton Orient 0League Two 2004-05
    5. Lost
      Leyton Orient 1, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2003-04
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  • CheltenhamDarlington: won 6, drew 5, lost 3 of 14 meetingsDarlington have won 6 of their 14 meetings with Cheltenham

    Darlington: won 6, drew 5, lost 3 of 14 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 18, Cheltenham 13

    The meetings we hold go back to October 16, 1999.

    Last meetings with Cheltenham, results for Darlington

    1. Drew
      Cheltenham Town 3, Darlington FC 3League Two 2009-10
    2. Drew
      Darlington FC 1, Cheltenham Town 1League Two 2009-10
    3. Drew
      Cheltenham Town 1, Darlington FC 1League Two 2005-06
    4. Won
      Darlington FC 3, Cheltenham Town 1League Two 2005-06
    5. Won
      Darlington FC 3, Cheltenham Town 1League Two 2004-05
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  • ChesterDarlington: won 8, drew 2, lost 4 of 14 meetingsDarlington have won 8 of their 14 meetings with Chester

    Darlington: won 8, drew 2, lost 4 of 14 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 22, Chester 15

    The meetings we hold go back to December 12, 1998.

    Last meetings with Chester, results for Darlington

    1. Won
      Chester City 1, Darlington FC 2League Two 2008-09
    2. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Chester City 2League Two 2008-09
    3. Lost
      Chester City 2, Darlington FC 1League Two 2007-08
    4. Won
      Darlington FC 1, Chester City 0League Two 2007-08
    5. Drew
      Chester City 1, Darlington FC 1League Two 2006-07
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  • CarlisleDarlington: won 6, drew 7, lost 1 of 14 meetingsDarlington have won 6 of their 14 meetings with Carlisle

    Darlington: won 6, drew 7, lost 1 of 14 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 24, Carlisle 18

    The meetings we hold go back to March 23, 1999.

    Last meetings with Carlisle, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Darlington FC 0, Carlisle United 5League Two 2005-06
    2. Drew
      Carlisle United 1, Darlington FC 1League Two 2005-06
    3. Drew
      Carlisle United 1, Darlington FC 1Third Division 2003-04
    4. Won
      Darlington FC 2, Carlisle United 0Third Division 2003-04
    5. Drew
      Carlisle United 2, Darlington FC 2Third Division 2002-03
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  • SouthendDarlington: won 6, drew 3, lost 5 of 14 meetingsDarlington have won 6 of their 14 meetings with Southend

    Darlington: won 6, drew 3, lost 5 of 14 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 19, Southend 16

    The meetings we hold go back to October 31, 1998.

    Last meetings with Southend, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Southend United 2, Darlington FC 0League Two 2004-05
    2. Won
      Darlington FC 4, Southend United 0League Two 2004-05
    3. Lost
      Southend United 3, Darlington FC 2Third Division 2003-04
    4. Drew
      Darlington FC 0, Southend United 0Third Division 2003-04
    5. Lost
      Southend United 2, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2002-03
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  • ExeterDarlington: won 5, drew 5, lost 2 of 12 meetingsDarlington have won 5 of their 12 meetings with Exeter

    Darlington: won 5, drew 5, lost 2 of 12 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 24, Exeter 12

    The meetings we hold go back to March 26, 1999.

    Last meetings with Exeter, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Exeter City 2, Darlington FC 0League Two 2008-09
    2. Drew
      Darlington FC 1, Exeter City 1League Two 2008-09
    3. Drew
      Darlington FC 2, Exeter City 2Third Division 2002-03
    4. Won
      Exeter City 0, Darlington FC 4Third Division 2002-03
    5. Lost
      Exeter City 4, Darlington FC 2Third Division 2001-02
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  • HartlepoolDarlington: won 3, drew 5, lost 4 of 12 meetingsHartlepool have won 4 of their 12 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 3, drew 5, lost 4 of 12 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 14, Hartlepool 19

    The meetings we hold go back to September 8, 1998.

    Last meetings with Hartlepool, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Darlington FC 0, Hartlepool United 3League Two 2006-07
    2. Drew
      Hartlepool United 0, Darlington FC 0League Two 2006-07
    3. Drew
      Darlington FC 2, Hartlepool United 2Third Division 2002-03
    4. Lost
      Hartlepool United 4, Darlington FC 1Third Division 2002-03
    5. Drew
      Darlington FC 1, Hartlepool United 1Third Division 2001-02
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  • SwanseaDarlington: won 1, drew 5, lost 6 of 12 meetingsSwansea have won 6 of their 12 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 1, drew 5, lost 6 of 12 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 9, Swansea 16

    The meetings we hold go back to October 3, 1998.

    Last meetings with Swansea, results for Darlington

    1. Won
      Darlington FC 2, Swansea City 1League Two 2004-05
    2. Lost
      Swansea City 2, Darlington FC 1League Two 2004-05
    3. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Swansea City 2Third Division 2003-04
    4. Lost
      Swansea City 1, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2003-04
    5. Lost
      Swansea City 1, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2002-03
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  • Hull CityDarlington: won 5, drew 1, lost 6 of 12 meetingsHull City have won 6 of their 12 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 5, drew 1, lost 6 of 12 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 9, Hull City 13

    The meetings we hold go back to August 15, 1998.

    Last meetings with Hull City, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Darlington FC 0, Hull City 1Third Division 2003-04
    2. Lost
      Hull City 4, Darlington FC 1Third Division 2003-04
    3. Won
      Darlington FC 2, Hull City 0Third Division 2002-03
    4. Won
      Hull City 0, Darlington FC 1Third Division 2002-03
    5. Won
      Hull City 1, Darlington FC 2Third Division 2001-02
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  • NorthamptonDarlington: won 1, drew 3, lost 6 of 10 meetingsNorthampton have won 6 of their 10 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 1, drew 3, lost 6 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 7, Northampton 11

    The meetings we hold go back to December 28, 1999.

    Last meetings with Northampton, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Northampton Town 2, Darlington FC 0League Two 2009-10
    2. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Northampton Town 2League Two 2009-10
    3. Lost
      Darlington FC 0, Northampton Town 1League Two 2005-06
    4. Drew
      Northampton Town 0, Darlington FC 0League Two 2005-06
    5. Drew
      Northampton Town 1, Darlington FC 1League Two 2004-05
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  • RotherhamDarlington: won 5, drew 2, lost 3 of 10 meetingsDarlington have won 5 of their 10 meetings with Rotherham

    Darlington: won 5, drew 2, lost 3 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 14, Rotherham 11

    The meetings we hold go back to October 17, 1998.

    Last meetings with Rotherham, results for Darlington

    1. Won
      Darlington FC 2, Rotherham United 0League Two 2009-10
    2. Won
      Rotherham United 1, Darlington FC 2League Two 2009-10
    3. Won
      Darlington FC 1, Rotherham United 0League Two 2008-09
    4. Won
      Rotherham United 0, Darlington FC 1League Two 2008-09
    5. Drew
      Darlington FC 1, Rotherham United 1League Two 2007-08
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  • PeterboroughDarlington: won 7, drew 1, lost 2 of 10 meetingsDarlington have won 7 of their 10 meetings with Peterborough

    Darlington: won 7, drew 1, lost 2 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 20, Peterborough 10

    The meetings we hold go back to October 10, 1998.

    Last meetings with Peterborough, results for Darlington

    1. Won
      Peterborough United 0, Darlington FC 2League Two 2007-08
    2. Drew
      Darlington FC 1, Peterborough United 1League Two 2007-08
    3. Won
      Darlington FC 3, Peterborough United 1League Two 2006-07
    4. Won
      Peterborough United 1, Darlington FC 3League Two 2006-07
    5. Lost
      Peterborough United 2, Darlington FC 1League Two 2005-06
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  • YorkDarlington: won 3, drew 4, lost 3 of 10 meetingsDarlington and York have won 3 each in 10 meetings

    Darlington: won 3, drew 4, lost 3 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 12, York 11

    The meetings we hold go back to January 18, 2000.

    Last meetings with York, results for Darlington

    1. Won
      Darlington FC 3, York City 0Third Division 2003-04
    2. Drew
      York City 1, Darlington FC 1Third Division 2003-04
    3. Won
      Darlington FC 2, York City 1Third Division 2002-03
    4. Lost
      York City 1, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2002-03
    5. Lost
      York City 2, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2001-02
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  • PlymouthDarlington: won 3, drew 2, lost 3 of 8 meetingsDarlington and Plymouth have won 3 each in 8 meetings

    Darlington: won 3, drew 2, lost 3 of 8 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 8, Plymouth 9

    The meetings we hold go back to September 12, 1998.

    Last meetings with Plymouth, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Plymouth Argyle 4Third Division 2001-02
    2. Lost
      Plymouth Argyle 1, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2001-02
    3. Drew
      Plymouth Argyle 1, Darlington FC 1Third Division 2000-01
    4. Won
      Darlington FC 1, Plymouth Argyle 0Third Division 2000-01
    5. Drew
      Plymouth 0, Darlington 0Third Division 1999-00
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  • HalifaxDarlington: won 3, drew 3, lost 2 of 8 meetingsDarlington have won 3 of their 8 meetings with Halifax

    Darlington: won 3, drew 3, lost 2 of 8 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 14, Halifax 6

    The meetings we hold go back to August 22, 1998.

    Last meetings with Halifax, results for Darlington

    1. Won
      Darlington FC 5, Halifax Town 0Third Division 2001-02
    2. Drew
      Halifax Town 2, Darlington FC 2Third Division 2001-02
    3. Lost
      Halifax Town 1, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2000-01
    4. Lost
      Darlington FC 0, Halifax Town 1Third Division 2000-01
    5. Won
      Darlington 4, Halifax 0Third Division 1999-00
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  • BrightonDarlington: won 1, drew 2, lost 3 of 6 meetingsBrighton have won 3 of their 6 meetings with Darlington

    Darlington: won 1, drew 2, lost 3 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Darlington 8, Brighton 8

    The meetings we hold go back to November 7, 1998.

    Last meetings with Brighton, results for Darlington

    1. Lost
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2000-01
    2. Lost
      Darlington FC 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 2Third Division 2000-01
    3. Drew
      Brighton 1, Darlington 1Third Division 1999-00
    4. Drew
      Darlington 1, Brighton 1Third Division 1999-00
    5. Won
      Brighton 0, Darlington 4Third Division 1998-99
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