Matchfile: Darlington v Bournemouth

18 September 2009 17:41
Darlington Hoult Bains Foster Plummer Kane Miller G Smith Chandler J Smith Windass Gall Pitman Fletcher Igoe Robinson Molesley Feeney Cummings Garry Pearce Bradbury Jalal BOURNEMOUTH Darlington subs (from): Knight (gk), Liversedge (gk), Bennett, Convery, Riley, Lumdson, Groves, Devitt, Main, Dowson Bournemouth subs (from): Guyett (gk), Connell, Partington, Hollands, McQuoid, Thomas DARLINGTON: Russell Hoult is expected to make his Quakers debut in place of keeper David Knight with fellow-newcomers Tony Kane and Jamie Devitt also pressing for a start. Injury to Mark Bower should hand Steve Foster a chance to add his experience to the back four while Dean Windass is expected to partner Kevin Gall in attack. Suspensions: None Injuries: Arnison, Gray (both hamstring), Thorpe (groin), Bower (ankle) Last five League games: LLDLL Next game: Grimsby Town (H), 26/9/09 BOURNEMOUTH: Despite a transfer embargo Cherries manager Eddie Howes side are top of the league and have won their last four matches. Liam Feeney is his main injury concern after the winger suffered up an ankle problem. Combative midfielder Marvin Bartley is also doubtful after breaking a bone in his hand while Joe Partington has a slight thigh strain. Danny Hollands is now fully fit after knee surgery and could be involved. Suspensions: None Injuries: Cooper (hip), Goulding (ankle), Bartley (hand) Last five League games: WWWLW Key player: Ryan Garry - The classy defender is a tower of strength at the back. Last season: 2-1 League head to head: Darlington 8, Bournemouth 13, draws 7 Referee: Carl Boyeson (Hull) G5 Y9 R1 Av2 Last Darlington game: v Lincoln City 17/03/09 Y1, R0 Odds: H3/1; A10/11; D12/5 It's a fact: The Cherries are subject to a Football League transfer embargo until the club has paid off of its outstanding creditors. Comment by Andy Richardson: Bournemouth are not prolific scorers and if Quakers can keep it tight at the back they have a chance. Prediction: 1-1

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