City (4-4-2)

6 Ross – made a superb save moments before Darlo’s first goal and was beaten by another good header at the death.

7 Gallinagh – making his first start in more than a month the defender helped shore up City’s defence after last Saturday’s dismal display at Altrincham.

7 Sharpe – was steady throughout and made a couple of important late clearances before Harvey Saunders’ last-gasp equaliser.

7 Chamber – was a composed figure at the back and dealt well with Darlo’s aerial assault before David Syers rose above him to head in the opener.

7 Weir – limped off after another full-blooded performance from the full-back who also got forward well in the first half.

7 Nelson-Addy – really sharpened up his act after a patchy opening period, making several driving runs and working hard off the ball.

6 Jackman – a mixed bag from the skipper but kept his side ticking before coming off and providing caretaker boss John Snape with assistance from the dugout.

8 J Keane – gave City bite in central midfield and showed his awareness with a lovely chip in behind for Jordan Murphy to score his second.

6 C Keane – not quite at his best at the moment but plugged away and one of his many crosses resulted in Murphy levelling the scores.

8 ENGLISH – made a real nuisance of himself up front as he held the ball up well and harried defenders. He also chipped in with an assist. My man of the match.

5 Craig – missed a gilt-edged chance when he fired wide after being put clean through on goal and was caught offside one too many times.

Subs: Murphy 8 (Craig 58), Steele 6 (Jackman 68), Scrivens (Weir 85). Not used: Vaughan, Birley.

Darlington (4-4-2): Wilczynski 6; Hunter 6, Burgess 7, Brown 6, Ferguson 6; Thompson 5 (Turnbull 58, 6), Syers 7, FALKINGHAM 7, Gillies 6 (Saunders 67, 7); Beck 5, Hardy 5 (Cartman 62, 6). Subs not used: Bell, Galbraith.

Attendance: 589.

Referee: Joe Hull 6/10.

Match rating: 4/5.

MATCH STATS:

City/Darlington

Shots on: 3/4.

Shots off: 4/4.

Corners: 2/4.

Offsides: 3/0.

Fouls conceded: 5/13.

Yellows: City - Nelson-Addy, Chambers, Steele / Darlo - Brown, Falkingham, Burgess, Syers.