Darlington desperately need points on Saturday, Dec 5 at 4:00 PM in the National League – North. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Hednesford come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Darlington travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Hednesford clear favorites, but Darlington have shown they can grind out results. Expect Hednesford to take the points, potentially without being at their best.