Only a win will satisfy the Spennymoor Town supporters in this The Brewery Field clash with Darlington, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Vanarama National League North table.
- Spennymoor Town have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Darlington has the fewest points from losing position (0) in Vanarama National League North
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Spennymoor Town form and stats
The story so far in the Vanarama National League North for Spennymoor Town at their home stadium (The Brewery Field) is 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
Spennymoor Town enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Gateshead's place. The match ended 3-1. A 0-0 draw away before that, with Darlington the opponent.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Spennymoor Town as they have a new game in only three days, a Vanarama National League North match thankfully also at home. Hereford are visiting.
The Spennymoor fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 11 goals in 6 league matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 9 goals have been conceded.
Darlington form and stats
The visitors are W3-D0-L1 on the road this term. That's in the Vanarama National League North. It’s been three wins in a row for Darlington on their travels, an amazing performance which inspire hopes of making this one the fourth consecutive victory.
Darlington have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper. It's been 255 minutes since they last conceded in Vanarama National League North.
Impressive finishing secured the home win 6-0 against Blyth Spartans in their previous game. A 0-0 draw was the result before that, hosting Spennymoor Town.
As mentioned above, Darlington was the only team on the pitch versus Blyth Spartans in their previous game, winning 6-0. This could be a tougher task.
The schedule is very tough for Darlington now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Vanarama National League North game at Brackley Town is waiting in only three days.
Darlington have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 9 goals from 4 away matches. The Darlington defense is a tough nut to crack, having conceded less than half a goal per away game on average (2 goals in 4 games).
Head 2 Head
Spennymoor Town and Darlington have met before this season: Darlington - Spennymoor 0-0. Head-to-head totals (for the last seven meetings): Spennymoor won two games, three matches ended with a draw and Darlington has two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / twoTop Goalscorers
  G. Taylor 8 goals | R. Ramshaw 5 goals |   A. Campbell 4 goals |
Spennymoor Town missing players
Darlington missing players
| Spennymoor Town | Darlington | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 18 | 11 | 5 | Scored | S | 0 | 9 | 17 |
| 14 | 9 | 5 | Conceded | C | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 77% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 75% | 67% |
| 46% | 83% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 56% |
| 31% | 50% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| 62% | 83% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 15% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 50% | 44% |
| 31% | 17% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 25% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12.3 | 14.5 | 15.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| 4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| 35% | 39% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 50% | 36% |
- All of Spennymoor Town's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Darlington has the fewest points from losing position (0) in Vanarama National League North
- Darlington have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Darlington haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Spennymoor Town have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Spennymoor Town have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Spennymoor Town haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Gloucester City | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | Kidderminster Harriers | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 23 |
| 3 | Boston United | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | York City | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 21 |
| 5 | Chester | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 21 |
| 6 | Fylde | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 21 |
| 7 | Spennymoor Town | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 8 | Brackley Town | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 20 |
| 9 | Chorley | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 19 |
| 10 | Leamington | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 18 |
| 11 | Gateshead | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 18 |
| 12 | AFC Telford United | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -1 | 18 |
| 13 | Farsley Celtic | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -5 | 18 |
| 14 | Hereford | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| 15 | Southport | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | -3 | 16 |
| 16 | Bradford Park Avenue | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -4 | 16 |
| 17 | Curzon Ashton | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -8 | 16 |
| 18 | Darlington | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 13 |
| 19 | Kettering Town | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -2 | 13 |
| 20 | Guiseley | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -3 | 12 |
| 21 | Alfreton Town | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -12 | 12 |
| 22 | Blyth Spartans | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 22 | -26 | 6 |