Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Darlington (13th, 55 pts) held a 34-point advantage over North Ferriby United (22nd, 21 pts). Recent form flatters North Ferriby United's table spot — 17th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 22nd. In league terms the two rates read 1.38/1.38 for Darlington and 0.6/2.4 for North Ferriby United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
Darlington entered with five losses in a row.
The match was played at Blackwell Meadows (capacity 25,000). On the scoreboard, Darlington led 5-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 6-0.
Goal scorers
Darlington: Stephen Thompson (28'), Stephen Thompson (41'), Reece Styche (37'), D. Syers (16'), J. Gillies (69'), J. Gillies (45')
Key stats
Possession: Darlington 63% · North Ferriby United 37% · Total shots: 17-11 · On target: 13-6 · Corners: 9-4