Same again for Darlington

Darlington have named the same team today at Tamworth which played so well at Fleetwood Town on Tuesday. The game ended 0-0, but Quakers were on top for lengthy spells against the promotion-favourites and as a result manager Mark Cooper keeps the same XI which means Marc Bridge-Wilkinson is on the bench again. And joining him among the substitutes for the first time is Michael Smith. The striker has been on trial at Watford this week, playing in a reserve friendly game against Reading. Making way is Paul Arnison, meaning that Darlington have no defensive options on the bench with midfielder John McReady and striker John Campbell being the outfield alternatives. Among the Tamworth side is former Mansfield midfielder Ashley Cain who played against Quakers during the FA Trophy final at Wembley. Darlington (4-3-3): Russell; Purkiss, Miller, Lee,G Taylor; Chandler, Atkinson, K Taylor; Bowman, Hatch, Walshaw. Subs: Pocklington (gk), Bridge-Wilkinson, McReady, Smith, Campbell

Source: Northern_Echo