This match was played at Eastbourne Sports Complex 4G Pitch as part of the Clem Smith Bowl Preliminary Round.
Darlington FC Youth U23s secured a convincing 7-1 victory over FC Hartlepool Reserves. The home side dominated throughout the match, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline, while Hartlepool managed to pull one back.
Callum Michael Thomson (Darlington FC Youth U23s) received a yellow card. Joshua Leighton (FC Hartlepool Reserves) and Nathan Birkbeck (FC Hartlepool Reserves) were also awarded yellow cards.
For Darlington FC Youth U23s, Steven Dawson was replaced by Harry Frazer, Oakley Johnson was replaced by Bradley Silvester, Oliver Jack Walters was replaced by Corbyn Mitchell, Sean Bending was replaced by Jayson Archibald, Joe Sparke was replaced by Aston Hicks, and Callum Michael Thomson was replaced by Harry Butters.
For FC Hartlepool Reserves, Jay Burton was replaced by Aden Murray and Lewis Scott was replaced by Daniel Wilson.
Pre-Match Prediction Analysis
I did not have a pre-match prediction for this game, but the impressive score of 7-1 certainly exceeded expectations, showcasing a remarkable performance from Darlington FC Youth U23s.