Match Report
Leamington, 24th on 29 points, faced a 40-point deficit to Darlington (9th, 69). On recent form Darlington sat only 17th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 9th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.7/1.48 for Darlington and 0.89/1.96 for Leamington (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.53.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Darlington.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Darlington have 4 wins to Leamington's 2, with 0 draws, at 1.83 goals per meeting. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 33% of meetings.
Blackwell Meadows, capacity 25,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Darlington: Cedric Main (52')
Key stats
Possession: Darlington 61% · Leamington 39% · Total shots: 14-7 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 6-0