Harborough Town

HARBOROUGH TOWN 4 DARLINGTON 2

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
23 August 2026

By Ben Monti

■LOCAL LAD Michael Jacobs came on as sub to score and assist as Harborough Town maintained a perfect home start.
The Quakers showed signs of their prowess, with Amaru Smith having two efforts. The winger put his first chance over before cutting on to his right and seeing his second effort blocked.
It was, however, the Bees who drew first blood, with Britt Assombalonga picking the ball up in the attacking third and driving towards goal on the turn before splitting the Darlington
STAR MAN: Britt Assombalonga (Harborough) ENTERTAINMENT: ★★★...

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