As we get ready to welcome Sheffield to the Darlington Arena this weekend, we’re rolling the clock back 25 years to the last time the two sides met in Darlington!

It was a cold autumn afternoon at our old Yiewsley Drive ground when Mowden claimed a hard fought 22–12 victory in Regional Division One. A memorable day, but just one chapter in what became a remarkable season…

That year, Mowden went on to achieve the incredible — winning every single game, going unbeaten to secure the league title and earn promotion into the former National League 3.

A quarter of a century later, we meet again.