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01/09/2030, Darlington Arena, Darlington, England
National League North, English National League

Darlington Vs Hitchin

Darlington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Simpson (GK) , A McCotter (CB) , J Carroll (CB) , E Ferrier (CB) , R Page (RB) , M Lewis (LB) , D Evans (CDM) , R McGill (CAM) , S Braddick (RM) , G Banks (LM) , I Parcells (ST) And the subs are: J Dewar (CB) , E Rummage (CB) , I Fisichella (CM) , R Hutchison (CM) , J Coghlan (ST)

Hitchin play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Williams (GK) , Z Sinton (CB) , C McNeeley (CB) , C Cook (RB) , R Gower (LB) , M Griffith (CDM) , J Cavanaugh (CAM) , E Sand (RM) , J Bate (LM) , A McPhee (ST) , G Cadwallader (ST) And the subs are: C Bandele (CB) , K Burn (CB) , B Stirling (CM) , C McCoach (CM) , O Robin (ST)

Welcome to Darlington Arena in Darlington, England where Darlington will face Hitchin Town.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League North, English National League.  The attendance is 2856.

1' - Darlington kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Hitchin try to launch a quick counter attack.  Zach Sinton finds Chris Cook with a long pass.  Chris Cook uses his pace to beat Elliot Ferrier.  

6' - Chris Cook sees James Cavanaugh making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

9' - Gethin Banks plays a long pass to Duncan Evans.  Duncan Evans looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by John Williams!  

11' - John Williams sees a run from Alen McPhee.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Alen McPhee takes the ball.  Alen McPhee looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Alen McPhee for Hitchin!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

11' - Darlington kick the ball off for the restart.  

16' - Chris Cook passes a long ball to Edward Sand.  Edward Sand curls in a cross, finding Alen McPhee.  Angus McCotter brings down Alen McPhee...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Gareth Cadwallader steps up to take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...and its in! It's a good goal from Gareth Cadwallader for Hitchin!  The keeper dived the right way but could not reach the ball!

16' - Darlington kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - Sam Braddick finds Rob McGill with a short pass.  Rob McGill passes the ball to Elliot Ferrier.  Elliot Ferrier plays a long ball to Jonathan Carroll.  Jonathan Carroll plays the ball to Duncan Evans.  Duncan Evans runs with the ball, beating Marc Griffith.  

21' - Duncan Evans whips in a cross and finds Sam Braddick.  Sam Braddick jumps up to head the ball towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  The linesman signals its a corner for Darlington.  Gethin Banks places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

22' - Duncan Evans crosses the ball, but Chris McNeeley intercepts and makes a clearance.  

24' - Marc Griffith spots a run from Gareth Cadwallader.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Gareth Cadwallader has strayed offside!  

26' - Sam Braddick sees Duncan Evans making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Duncan Evans is able to take the ball.  Duncan Evans fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

28' - Duncan Evans dispossesses Chris Cook and takes the ball.  Darlington try to launch a quick counter attack.  Duncan Evans speeds past Chris Cook.  

30' - Duncan Evans sees Gethin Banks making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gethin Banks is able to control the ball.  Gethin Banks tries to cutback, but Ian Parcells overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Gethin Banks attempts to use his skills to beat Robert Gower but fails and is dispossessed!  

39' - Mel Lewis finds Gethin Banks with a long ball.  Gethin Banks tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Darlington.  Gethin Banks places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

42' - Chris Cook successfully tackles Jonathan Carroll and the ball goes loose.  Hitchin launch a counter attack.  James Cavanaugh attempts to outskill Elliot Ferrier and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

44' - Robert Page passes to Mel Lewis.  Mel Lewis finds Rob McGill with a long ball.  Rob McGill spots a run from Ian Parcells.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Ian Parcells is unable to control the ball!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Hitchin kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - James Cavanaugh passes the ball to Chris Cook.  Chris Cook slides the ball to Zach Sinton.  Zach Sinton chips a long ball to James Cavanaugh.  James Cavanaugh attempts to use his skills to beat Jonathan Carroll, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Hitchin.  

50' - James Cavanaugh prepares to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Sam Braddick is going to be taken off.  Ian Fisichella is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Zach Sinton plays a long pass to Joshua Bate.  Joshua Bate sees James Cavanaugh making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but James Cavanaugh can't get to the ball!  

61' - Duncan Evans tackles James Cavanaugh and takes the ball.  Darlington attempt to counter.  James Cavanaugh tackles Duncan Evans and the ball goes loose.  Rob McGill sees Gethin Banks making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

67' - Rob McGill passes the ball to Duncan Evans.  With a turn of pace, Duncan Evans beats Marc Griffith.  

68' - Duncan Evans sees a run from Ian Parcells.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ian Parcells takes the ball.  Ian Parcells tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot hits the upright!  Marc Griffith gets to the ball first and clears.

69' - Alen McPhee runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Duncan Evans.  That will be a freekick for Hitchin.  

70' - Alen McPhee will take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing goalkeeper James Simpson.  

72' - Duncan Evans sees a run from Ian Parcells.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Ian Parcells  is unable to take the ball down!  

74' - Rob McGill whips in a cross, but James Cavanaugh intercepts the ball.  

76' - Chris McNeeley spots a run from James Cavanaugh.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and James Cavanaugh is able to take the ball.  James Cavanaugh looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and James Cavanaugh scores!  That's a great goal from the Hitchin player!  The keeper had no chance!

77' - Darlington kick the ball off for the restart.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Zach Sinton is going to be taken off.  Ken Burn joins the game from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jonathan Carroll will come off.  Ewan Rummage joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Edward Sand sees James Cavanaugh making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but James Cavanaugh can't get to the ball!  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Elliot Ferrier is going to be taken off.  Jake Dewar is brought on from the bench.  

87' - Alen McPhee finds James Cavanaugh with a short pass.  James Cavanaugh passes to Gareth Cadwallader.  Gareth Cadwallader sees Alen McPhee making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  



The match has ended Darlington 0 - 3 Hitchin Town.