This match was played at Eastbourne Sports Complex 4G Pitch as part of the First Division.
Darlington FC Youth U23s and FC Hartlepool Reserves drew 3-3 in a closely contested match. Both teams showcased their attacking capabilities with Darlington benefiting from a strong performance by goalscorer Corbyn Mitchell while Hartlepool's Lewis Cowan and Seth Thompson also found the net.
Steven Dawson, Corbyn Mitchell, Callum Michael Thomson, and Sean Bending each received yellow cards for Darlington FC Youth U23s. Ryan Robinson was awarded a yellow card for FC Hartlepool Reserves.
For Darlington FC Youth U23s, Callum Michael Thomson was replaced by Hammed Abiola Ogunrinola, Owen George Smith was replaced by Sean Bending, Corbyn Mitchell was replaced by Harry Butters, Kenneth Mushaya was replaced by Liam John Murray, and Nicholas James Cranston was replaced by Tristan Hall.
For FC Hartlepool Reserves, Lewis Fannan was replaced by Adam Kidson, Jack Willey was replaced by Lucas Anderson, Seth Andersen was replaced by Ollie Fryer, Joshua Boyd was replaced by Max Iveson, and Seth Thompson was replaced by Samuel Kearns.