Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Darlington 9th with 69 points, Alfreton Town 22nd with 50, 19 apart. Alfreton Town had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 22nd overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.7/1.48 for Darlington and 1.07/1.78 for Alfreton Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.53.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Darlington have 3 wins to Alfreton Town's 1, with 3 draws, at 2.14 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 0% of those meetings.
Blackwell Meadows, capacity 25,000, hosted the game. Darlington led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Darlington: Cedric Main (17'), Tom Allan (12'), Will McGowan (90') · Alfreton Town: Joe Cummings (60')
Key stats
Possession: Darlington 63% · Alfreton Town 37% · Total shots: 16-12 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 3-2