Darlington won 3-1 against Bootle FC in the FA Cup, 2nd Round Qualifying. Their only previous encounter (since 2025) was won by Darlington. Bootle FC's goals came from Ben Hodkinson (23'); Darlington scored through Will McGowan (67'), Will McGowan (73'). Match stats: possession 45%-55%, shots 6-8, on target 1-5, corners 5-3. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
