Marcus Maddison was the standout performer as Darlington eased past Stockton Town 3-1 in a Club Friendly Games fixture, setting up a meeting with Newcastle United on July 18th. The visitors were always in control after Mark Beck's early opener settled any nerves inside nine minutes.
Stockton Town 1:3 Darlington — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Stockton Town vs Darlington?
Stockton Town 1-3 Darlington (Club Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Mark Beck (9') for Darlington; Mark Beck (52') for Darlington.
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Head to Head meetings
Stockton Town – Darlington
Stockton Town
Darlington
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 2  |
Scored goals | 2 | 7 |
Average per game | 1 | 3.5 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-4 |
Form
Stockton Town
- 5Matches
- 9Goals
- 1.8Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Darlington
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.80 | 4.00 | 1.67 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Stockton Town
Stockton Town is the favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 49.2 + 5.8 for home advantage = 55 vs 47.8 for Darlington. The biggest edge is in overall quality (CheckSkill 53.6 vs 51.8). CheckLive signal strength 60/100.
Over 3.5
Medium confidence63%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
46.1
45.2
CheckSkill
53.6
51.8
CheckMental
44.9
43.3
CheckLive total55 vs 47.8+7.2
More match signals
Home win — Stockton Town51%3.80
Both teams to score — Yes60%
BTTS 1H — Yes59%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Stockton Town vs Darlington?
In the CheckLive calculation Stockton Town is the favourite: 49.2 + 5.8 for home advantage = 55 vs 47.8. Signal strength 60/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Stockton Town's main edge?
Stockton Town is strongest in overall quality: CheckSkill 53.6 vs 51.8 for Darlington. The overall rating gap is 7.2.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Stockton Town vs Darlington, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.80 | 4.00 | 1.67 |