Both Boston United and Darlington are yearning for points in this match, even with the visitors carrying a 27 point lead from earlier matches.
- Boston United have the most conceded goals (52) in Vanarama National League North
- Darlington have the most scored goals (56) in Vanarama National League North
Both sides have had sufficient rest since their previous competitive action. Let's aim for an active match!
Boston United form and stats
5 victories, 3 draws and 7 defeats. That’s what Boston United have to build on here at The Jakemans Stadium in the Vanarama National League North. Two draws in a row at home now for Boston.
Boston United lost their last game at Alfreton Town (placed 10th) after a 1-3 scoreline. Wright has beaten the opponent goalkeeper in three games in a row. First-class!
A defeat was the result before that one, 2-3 away at Kettering Town.Scoring bonanza? We don't know about this one, but we do know that 11 of the 13 most recent league matches with this side has seen at least three goals.
Boston United have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at The Jakemans Stadium with 25 goals in 15 league matches. Boston have conceded 26 from these games. When Boston United hosts teams that live on the top of the table (like Buxton, AFC Telford United, Farsley Celtic, Blyth Spartans, Kettering Town, Leamington and Bradford Park Avenue), the matches have ended over 2.5 goals 4 of 5 times.
Darlington form and stats
The away team have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 8 wins, 2 draws and only 3 losses in the Vanarama National League North. Darlington has been amazing away for a time now, winning six in a row on their travels. The last time they went home with a point loss was against Buxton.
Impressive finishing from Hazel secured the home win 3-1 against AFC Telford United in their previous game. Hazel certainly enjoyed Darlington's last game versus AFC Telford United, appearing multiple times in the match report with three goals and the 3-1 victory.
Ahead of that game was the 0-0 draw at home against Southport.Observe that 12 of this team's 14 latest league fixtures have ended with three or more goals.
Darlington have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 28 goals from 13 away matches. Darlington have conceded 16 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
This isn't the first time these sides get together this season, as the history books show this recent fixture: Darlington - Boston United 3-2. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's two Boston United victories, one draw and seven Darlington wins. Over/under statistics; six of these games ended with three goals or more, four matches with two goals or less.
Top Goalscorers
  J. Hazel 15 goals |   S. Pollock 14 goals | J. Lambert 12 goals |
Boston United missing players
Darlington missing players
| Boston United | Darlington | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 15 | 5 | Played | P | 3 | 13 | 29 |
| 7 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 16 | 7 | 3 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 41 | 25 | 7 | Scored | S | 8 | 28 | 56 |
| 52 | 26 | 12 | Conceded | C | 4 | 16 | 38 |
| 97% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 97% |
| 83% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 85% | 83% |
| 62% | 67% | 80% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 62% | 66% |
| 38% | 40% | 60% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 31% | 41% |
| 28% | 27% | 40% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 23% | 21% |
| 62% | 53% | 80% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 69% | 69% |
| 21% | 27% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 15% | 21% |
| 21% | 20% | 20% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 15% | 14% |
| 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| 4.8 | 3.7 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15.7 | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 8.3 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| 37% | 38% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 32% | 46% | 42% |
| 10.9 | 9.1 | 10.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7 | 9 | 9.6 |
| 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
- Boston United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Boston United have the most conceded goals (26) at home in Vanarama National League North
- Boston United have the most conceded goals (52) in Vanarama National League North
- Boston United have the most conceded goals in the first half (27) in Vanarama National League North
- Boston United have the most dropped points from leading position (23) in Vanarama National League North
- Boston United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Boston United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Boston United is in the worst form (0-2-4)
- Darlington have the most scored goals (28) away in Vanarama National League North
- Darlington have the most scored goals (56) in Vanarama National League North
- Darlington have the most scored goals in the second half (33) in Vanarama National League North
- Darlington have the the best goal difference (+12) away in Vanarama National League North
- Darlington haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | King's Lynn Town | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 50 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 55 |
| 2 | Fylde | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 45 | 25 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 55 |
| 3 | Darlington | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 56 | 38 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 54 |
| 4 | Brackley Town | 28 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 35 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 51 |
| 5 | Scarborough Athletic | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 52 | 46 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 6 | 50 |
| 6 | Chester | 29 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 46 |
| 7 | Chorley | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 40 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 46 |
| 8 | Kidderminster Harriers | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 43 |
| 9 | Gloucester City | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 47 | 49 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 24 | -2 | 42 |
| 10 | Alfreton Town | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 37 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 41 |
| 11 | Spennymoor Town | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 41 | 41 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 26 | 0 | 41 |
| 12 | Southport | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 39 | 39 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 0 | 41 |
| 13 | Banbury United | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 38 | 37 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 25 | 1 | 39 |
| 14 | Peterborough Sports | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 37 | 36 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 39 |
| 15 | Hereford | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 36 | 35 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 38 |
| 16 | Curzon Ashton | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 32 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 17 | -2 | 34 |
| 17 | Buxton | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 38 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 18 | -9 | 32 |
| 18 | Kettering Town | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 29 | 43 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 30 | -14 | 32 |
| 19 | Bradford Park Avenue | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 28 | -14 | 30 |
| 20 | Leamington | 27 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 29 |
| 21 | Farsley Celtic | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 32 | 50 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 30 | -18 | 28 |
| 22 | Boston United | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 41 | 52 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 26 | -11 | 27 |
| 23 | Blyth Spartans | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 30 | 49 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 30 | -19 | 26 |
| 24 | AFC Telford United | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 49 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 27 | -27 | 19 |
