Pic from the past -- Kidderminster

By Ray Simpson

Pic from the past -- Kidderminster

Kidderminster Harriers completed the full set of Darlington home venues in season 2017-18, providing...

The Darlington Reynolds Stadium hosts its first match against Kidderminster on Saturday. NB: This was taken at 3pm, our air time slot. Kick off was delayed until 3.15pm. NB: This view shows queues of cars and fans trying to get in on time.  Darlington football club Quakers

Kidderminster Harriers completed the full set of Darlington home venues in season 2017-18, providing the opposition in all four of Quakers’ home venues.

They were the opposition for the opening game of the Vauxhall Conference campaign in 1989-90, John Borthwick and Mark Hine (2) scoring in a 3-0 win for Brian Little’s side, while Kidderminster are also remembered for being the first visiting side at the Arena (pictured).

The 25,000-capacity stadium, now occupied by Mowden Park Rugby Club, opened for the 2003-04 season, Danny Williams scoring the first goal and setting up a 2-0 victory in front of 11,600 supporters.

And Harriers also won their solitary game at Heritage Park in September 2017, Arthur Gnahoua scoring the only goal of the game.

However, a late goal by Stephen Thompson gave Quakers a 2-1 at Blackwell Meadows.

They become the second club to have played at each of Darlington’s grounds following Stockport County.

Thanks to Craig Stoddart