Darlington face Morecambe at Blackwell Meadows, Darlington, Durham on Tuesday, Feb 16 at 8:45 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the National League – North, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Darlington come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4). Morecambe travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 4), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 6 previous meetings, Darlington lead 1–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Darlington won 0–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Darlington a slight edge, but Morecambe are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.