Darlo Retro 📸

Darlington played at Wembley for the first time 30 years ago today, losing the play-off final 1-0 to @Argyle. DFC: Newell, Brumwell, Appleby, Crosby, Gregan, Barnard, Gaughan (Carmichael 85), Bannister, Carss, Painter, Blake. Not used: Mattison, Twynham. youtu.be/5WwNoqyW7NY?si…

Congratulations to Dan Burn for being selected in England's World Cup squad 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Talent was spotted by Craig Liddle, made his Darlington debut as a 17-year-old in 2009 and he's never looked back since. Well done, Dan, Darlo is proud of you!

There were over 6,500 inside Feethams for the second leg of the play-off semi-final 30 years ago tonight, when Darlington beat Hereford to reach Wembley.

We won the second leg of the play-offs with Hereford 30 years ago tonight to secure our place in the final at Wembley. But that was an awful new kit we wore for the first time. @Blake1976Rob @marcopanbarney @CoachJimPlatt youtu.be/yJxG9SqeUNc?si…

It was 30 years ago today when Darlington won 2-1 at Hereford in the first leg of the play-off semi-final with goals by Sean Gregan and Robbie Blake. A brilliant team full of talent. @Blake1976Rob @marcopanbarney @CoachJimPlatt youtu.be/JjEljS_OKVM?si…

Brian Little's Darlington became Division 4 champions on the final day of the season 35 years ago today with a 2-0 win against Rochdale. The attendance at Feethams was 9,160! youtu.be/HgZFk2B5FRw?si…

We didn’t know how special at the time. What an amazing day! Seniooooooooor!!! ❤️

It was 15 years ago today when Darlington won at Wembley! May 7, 2011, a truly special day for all Darlo fans. @russla23 @a15rno @chrissymoore7 @Averma7 @Bridgey1979 @PT__21 @tommo1603

Darlington ended the 2005-06 at home to Wrexham 20 years ago today with a 1-1 draw. We finished 8th, one place outside the play-offs. We had needed seventh-placed Lincoln to lose at home to Rochdale, us to beat Wrexham and overcome a six-goal deficit... Lincoln drew 1-1.

Welling (a) was 36 years ago today and *that* goal by Gary Coatsworth.

Darlington said Farewell to Feethams 23 years ago today with our final game at our old home. After being 2-0 down in the first half against Leyton Orient, it finished 2-2 with @NWainwright7 getting the final goal, a header in front of the Tin Shed.

On this day 15 years ago, Darlington beat York City 2-1 with goals by Tommy Wright and Ian Miller. DFC: Russell, Brown, Arnison, Miller, Bridge-Wilkinson, Taylor, Chandler, Terry (Verma 74), Wright (M Smith 78), Hatch (Gray 89), Moore Att: 2,966 youtube.com/watch?v=3i7Aos…

Corky!

The 7-1 win at Whitby was ten years ago tonight. Darlington needed a point for the title - it was 5-0 after 20 minutes! Darlington: Jameson; Mitchell, Burgess, Brown, Weldon; Portas, Scott, Galbraith, Thompson (White 77); Armstrong (Gaskell 62), Cartman (Purewal 71). Att: 1,804

Some night it was ten years ago 😅

The unforgettable 7-1 title-clinching win at Whitby was ten years ago today! What a night for Darlo fans - we needed a point, and ended up being 6-0 up at half-time! @PeteJameson1 @kevburgess22 @garybrown06 @TomPortas123 @Leon3Scott @s_thompson_89 @ncartman1 @G_Armstrong9

Tomorrow will be our seventh visit to AFC Telford United in National League North: ❌ | L Nov 2016 | 2-0 🤝 | D Mar 2018 | 0-0 ❌ | L Mar 2019 | 3-1 ✅ | W Mar 2020 | 1-2 ❌ | L Jan 2022 | 5-0 ✅ | W Nov 2022 | 1-4

Two tears ago today, when safety was secured. 📷 @DaveArrowsmith7

Darlington completed the Great Escape two years ago today with a 3-1 win, securing safety with one game to play by beating relegation rivals Farsley Celtic. The goals were scored by @Jake_Lawlor, @AidanRutledge9 and @cedricmainnn.

Will McGowan gave us a 1-0 half-time lead, but we lost 2-1 at Chester one year ago today. Darlington: Jameson, Hedley (Cornish 88), Lees, Storey, Barrow (Adams 75), Hatfield, Platt (Hetherington 75), McGowan, Kelly (Salkeld 67), Maskell, Main. Sub not used: Griffiths. Att: 2,412