Chorley boss Andy Preece sets his sights on a Darlington double this weekend
Chorley will look to replicate one of their most memorable days of the current National League North season this weekend when they entertain Darlington at Victory Park.
The Magpies got the campaign off to the best possible start when they defeated the Quakers on the opening day of the season at Blackwell Meadows.
The win was particularly memorable for Andy Preece’s men as they came back from 2-1 down to win 3-2 with 10 men after Milan Lalkovic, below, was sent off for retaliation.
However, Darlington – who are managed by ex-Newcastle ace Steve Watson – certainly got over that disappointment. They currently occupy a place in the play-off position – five points better off than midtable Chorley.
They have collected seven wins from their previous 11 league games and will provide a huge test for the Magpies.
"It would be a good step forward if we could win this game and get ourselves right in behind them and drag them closer to us ,” said Preece.
"It will be a difficult game – we had a great result, great performance up there at their place for a great start to the season. They were up there at one time, then had a little poor run but now they are back up there. They’re a good side and have a good manager.”