National League North

Platt fires on all cylinders at Turbines

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 March 2026

PETERBORO’ SPORTS 0 DARLINGTON 1 By Lauren Shiels

CAPTAIN Tom Platt’s first-half volley gave high-flyers Darlington a vital victory over relegation candidates Peterborough Sports to maintain their play-off push.
The Quakers were largely frustrated as a disciplined Turbines performance made life difficult for the visitors.
In a match where neither goalkeeper was truly tested, Luca Miller carved the first opportunity of the afternoon as he dribbled inside, forcing Rory Watson to get a crucial hand towards the bottom-left corner.
Connor Wood’s corner was unorthodoxly h...

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