Newcastle Town travel to Darlaston Town FC this Wednesday for a 7:45 kick off at the PayCare stadium as they hope to gain three crucial points over The Citizens.
After a devastating 0-5 home defeat last weekend against Stalybridge Celtic, Newcastle Town plan to get back on form, and earn a result over our opposition who are placed in 20th position, and are sat in the relegation zone.
Post Reaction via 0-5 loss VS Stalybridge Celtic FC
Having the opportunity to interview assistant manager Paul Wright, his excellent reaction from the lack of threat in our previous games underlined that “ It’s solving them problems as a management team and group of players “ as they hope to improve on this in our next fixture.
Looking forward to our next crucial fixture on Wednesday, Paul explained that the team will “stick to their plan, stick to what we can do, and get the points on the board”. To watch our post-match interview with Assistant Manager Paul Wright following the heavy defeat, visit our X account.
Opposition : Darlaston Town FC
The Citizens have been struggling this season, as they are currently winless in 7 games, and only being able to score two goals throughout the games. Despite getting off to a decent start finding two wins and a draw out of their first 6 games, they began to drop results and eventually only managed to win 1 game out of 15 from the end of August. Struggling
throughout the entire season it was clear that the club needed a change, as that moment arrived on the 19th February 2026, when Exodus Geohaghon was unveiled their new manager, replacing Dean Gill who resigned earlier that month after nearly 5 years at the helm. Darlaston Town currently find themselves in 20th position, with 7 points separating
themselves and Newcastle Town.
The former English defender finds himself with the Citizens after a long playing career, being around the EFL and Lower Leagues. Exodus played for clubs such as ; Kettering Town, Peterborough United, Rotherham United, Mansfield Town and other clubs around the lower leagues where he managed to pick up plenty of experience under his belt. From being
rewarded with a managerial spot with the Northern Premier League West side, the vastly experienced defender hopes to save the club from relegation.
Recent Results:
- 0-3 Loss VS Runcorn Linnets
- 1-0 Loss VS Kidsgrove Athletic
- 2-0 Loss VS Atherton Colleries
- 0-1 Loss VS Chasetown
- 9-1 Loss VS Clithroe
- 3-1 Loss VS Stafford Rangers
Their biggest defeat this season landed on the 21st February 2026, when they were handed
a heavy 9-1 defeat against Clithroe.
Their biggest win this season were joint 2-0 victories against Witton Albion on the 19th
August 2025, and against Atherton Collieries on the 25th October
Top Goal Scorers
- Callum Knowles – 6 goals in 25 appearances
- Jake Collins – 4 goals in 26 appearances
- James Rowland – 3 goals in 21 appearances
The last meeting between the sides ended up in a 2-0 Newcastle Town victory on the 14th October 2025.
Seven points separate Newcastle Town and Darlaston Town, leading this fixture to be a huge battle for both sides.
