Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (7)
By venue
Competitions faced in
English Conference North Division
FA Cup
Year-by-year
| Year | South S… | D | Darling… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
South Shields and Darlington have met 7 times on record. South Shields lead with 2 wins, Darlington have won 3 times and the two clubs have drawn 2 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 16 September 2017.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for South Shields vs Darlington. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: South Shields and Darlington.
Across their recorded meetings, South Shields have found the net 8 times against Darlington, while Darlington have scored 10 times in reply — a combined 18 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 06 April 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2017. Follow every upcoming South Shields versus Darlington clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
South Shields vs Darlington — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have South Shields and Darlington played each other?
South Shields and Darlington have met 7 times on record, with the first meeting on 16 September 2017.
Who has won more, South Shields or Darlington?
Darlington have the edge with 3 wins to South Shields's 2, with 2 draws between them.
When do South Shields and Darlington play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Monday, 28 December 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when South Shields play Darlington?
Their meetings produce 2.57 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 43% of them.