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Mowden Park to host Darlington FC Pre-Season Friendlies

Mowden Park to host Darlington FC Pre-Season Friendlies

Tom Bulmer14 Jun 2017 - 11:30
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Darlington to welcome Newcastle United U23s to the Northern Echo Arena on Monday 17th July

Mowden Park are delighted to announce that they will again partner with Darlington Football Club in their forthcoming pre-season campaign.

The first game to be confirmed for Darlington FC at the Northern Echo Arena is against Newcastle U23s on Monday 17th July, kicking off at 7pm.

Mowden Park Chairman Mick Birch was pleased to be welcoming the football club back to the Arena:

“We’re delighted to work with Darlington Football Club again and proud to be hosting two local sides in what should be a fantastic sporting occasion for the town. We’re looking forward to working with both clubs to make the occasion a great success.’’

The game itself is part of extensive pre-season campaign for the Darlington side, including trips to Shildon, Bishop Auckland, Gateshead and Guiseley.

Darlington FC Director John Tempest was equally pleased with the confirmation:

"After last season’s successful friendlies at the Arena we are thrilled that Mowden Park have offered their superb facilities to allow us to host games at the Arena. We’re hoping to secure more games in the coming weeks."

Darlington FC Confirmed Pre-Season Fixtures:

Saturday 8th July: Shildon (A) 3.00pm Kick Off
Monday 17th July: Newcastle U23 (H) 7.00pm Kick Off (Northern Echo Arena)
Friday, 21st July: Bishop Auckland (A) 7.00pm Kick Off
Wednesday, 26th July: Gateshead (A) 7.30pm Kick Off
Saturday, 29th July: Guiseley (A) 3.00pm Kick Off

Further fixtures to be announced, dates and times subject to change.

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