Match Report
Darlington, 14th on 50 points, faced a 44-point deficit to Gateshead (1st, 94). Recent form told a different story for Darlington: only 20th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 14th. In league terms the two rates read 2.36/1.12 for Gateshead and 1.39/1.41 for Darlington (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
The match was played at Gateshead International Stadium (capacity 11,800). Darlington led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 4-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Gateshead: G. Olley (66'), Macaulay Langstaff (72'), Macaulay Langstaff (85'), Connor Malley (90') · Darlington: N. Lowe (3'), J. Lambert (17')
Key stats
Possession: Gateshead 60% · Darlington 40% · Total shots: 20-4 · On target: 12-3 · Corners: 4-1




