[1] For their first six years, there was no league football, so matches were arranged on an occasional basis, supplemented by cup competitions organised at both local and national level.
[2] Two years later, financial issues stemming from administration forced a demotion of four divisions and a change of name: Darlington 1883 was chosen.
[5] Darlington's record against each club faced in first-team league competition is summarised below.
The 152 encounters between the teams have produced 59 wins and 62 defeats, which are club records.
All statistics are correct up to and including the match played against Scarborough Athletic on 26 December 2024.