There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Vanarama National League North table so far. Here's the Darlington - Hereford latest:
The hosts Darlington saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Vanarama National League North. Thankfully the previous game, versus Kidderminster Harriers, was also a home game here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena. The away team is better rested. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Kidderminster Harriers.
Darlington form and stats
Darlington have performed here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena this season with 5 wins from 8 Vanarama National League North matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 2. Darlington has recorded two wins in a row here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Darlington's last game was hosting Kidderminster Harriers (placed 16th) and winning 1-0. A strong away win before that one, visiting Tamworth and winning 3-0.
This is expected to be a close game, with Darlington perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Darlington as a small favourite), we find eight games. Darlington has won 3 of these, drawn 4 and lost 1.
Darlington are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 11 goals in 8 attempts. Darlington have only conceded 6 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Hereford form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Vanarama National League North travels is 3 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Hereford have lost on their last two travels.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Hereford, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 2-3 versus Southport (placed 4th). Prior to that match, the Hereford manager R. Slade faced defeat when travelling to Bradford Park Avenue and losing 2-3.
As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found six similar matches played by Hereford in our archives, and the results are: 2 wins for Hereford, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
Hereford find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 11 goals from 8 away fixtures in the league. The Hereford manager R. Slade has some worries about the defense as 16 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last two matches): Darlington 0 wins, 1 draw and Hereford 1 victory. As for goals, 2 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 0 games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
 
A. Campbell
7 goals
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S. Thompson
4 goals
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T. O'Neill
4 goals
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Darlington missing players
Hereford missing players
| Darlington | Hereford | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs
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Statistics | Stat | vs
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Away | Total |
| 14 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 17 | 11 | 3 | Scored | S | 2 | 11 | 18 |
| 18 | 6 | 2 | Conceded | C | 3 | 16 | 20 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 93% |
| 86% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | 71% |
| 50% | 38% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 62% | 50% |
| 14% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 50% | 36% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 38% | 21% |
| 57% | 38% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| 21% | 38% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 38% | 43% |
| 21% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 12% | 14% |
| 6 | 5.6 | 3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| 4.8 | 5.4 | 6.5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5 | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| 1.5 | 1 | 1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Darlington haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Hereford have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Hereford haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | York City | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 35 |
| 2 | Chester | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 27 |
| 3 | Farsley Celtic | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 25 |
| 4 | Southport | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 25 |
| 5 | King's Lynn Town | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 25 |
| 6 | Alfreton Town | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 22 |
| 7 | Brackley Town | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 8 | Guiseley | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 21 |
| 9 | Hereford | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -2 | 21 |
| 10 | Gateshead | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 11 | Darlington | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -1 | 20 |
| 12 | Gloucester City | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 22 | -7 | 20 |
| 13 | Spennymoor Town | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 19 |
| 14 | Boston United | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 19 |
| 15 | AFC Telford United | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 18 |
| 16 | Kidderminster Harriers | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 |
| 17 | Leamington | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 15 |
| 18 | Altrincham | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -3 | 13 |
| 19 | Curzon Ashton | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -7 | 9 |
| 20 | Blyth Spartans | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 14 | -18 | 9 |
| 21 | Bradford Park Avenue | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 41 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 21 | -32 | 9 |
| 22 | Kettering Town | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -13 | 8 |