Quakers to play Northern League friendlies

Darlington boss Simon Davey has lined up two Northern League clubs for pre-season friendlies. The Quakers will go to Billingham Synthonia, currently in the Northern League second division, on Saturday July 31, kick-off 3pm. Admission for the game will be £5 adults and £2.50 concessions, on the gate on the day. Darlington will then take on neighbours Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday August 4, 7.30pm. Aycliffe were newly-promoted to the Northern League last year and finished ninth in the second division last season. The fixture at their Moore Lane Park ground will mark the official opening of their new stand. Admission will be £4 adults and £2 concessions. It's the fourth and fifth games Davey has arranged to date after Darlington announced home friendlies against Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday and Carlisle United. DARLINGTON PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES: Saturday July 17: Sunderland (H), 3pm Tuesday July 20: Sheffield Weds (H), 7.30pm Friday July 23: Carlisle Utd (H), 7.30pm Saturday July 31: Billingham Synthonia (A), 3pm Wednesday August 4: Newton Aycliffe (A), 7.30pm

Source: Northern_Echo