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Darlington FC vs Macclesfield - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
National League North 
Match Events
16'
16'
Stephenson D.
51'
51'
Elliott D.
69'
69'
Elliott D.
AI Match Summary
The National League North game between Darlington FC and Macclesfield finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Macclesfield.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
19%
30%
51%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Macclesfield
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
51%
/ Medium Confidence
- Darlington FC haven't matched Macclesfield's recent run of results.
- 51% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Macclesfield here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Darlington FC Clean Sheet 13%
Macclesfield Clean Sheet 15%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Darlington FC | Macclesfield |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 27 |
| Wins | 9 | 15 |
| Draws | 2 | 7 |
| Losses | 17 | 5 |
| Goals Scored | 1.32 | 1.59 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.89 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 29, 2026 National League North
Darlington FC vs Macclesfield
1:2
Mar 3, 2026 National League North
Darlington FC vs Macclesfield
1:2
Aug 30, 2025 National League North
Macclesfield vs Darlington FC
2:1
May 1, 2010 League Two
Macclesfield vs Darlington FC
0:2
Oct 3, 2009 League Two
Darlington FC vs Macclesfield
0:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Darlington FC Compare
Top Goalscorer Stephenson D.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5
Macclesfield Compare
Top Goalscorer Elliott D.
2 Goals Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Darlington FC 31 / 100
Macclesfield 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Darlington FC Macclesfield
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Macclesfield Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Darlington FC scored in 75% of their last 28 outings.
Macclesfield's defensive record shows goals conceded in 74% of 27 matches.
Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.
Darlington FC went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Darlington FC VS Macclesfield
1.13 Goals Scored 1.5
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.88
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Darlington FC
(Home) 03 Oct
Morecambe
3 : 0 Darlington FC
26 Sept
Darlington FC
1 : 1 Hebburn Town
19 Sept
Redcar Town
2 : 4 Darlington FC
12 Sept
Marine
2 : 1 Darlington FC
08 Sept
Chorley
5 : 2 Darlington FC
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26 Sept
Darlington FC
1 : 1 Hebburn Town
05 Sept
Darlington FC
0 : 2 King’s Lynn
29 Aug
Darlington FC
1 : 2 Macclesfield
18 Aug
Darlington FC
0 : 1 Chester
08 Aug
Darlington FC
1 : 2 Worksop
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Macclesfield
(Away) 06 Oct
Scarborough Athletic
1 : 2 Macclesfield
03 Oct
Macclesfield
2 : 2 Scarborough Athletic
26 Sept
Macclesfield
1 : 0 Harborough
19 Sept
Redcar Athletic
1 : 2 Macclesfield
12 Sept
Spennymoor
1 : 1 Macclesfield
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06 Oct
Scarborough Athletic
1 : 2 Macclesfield
19 Sept
Redcar Athletic
1 : 2 Macclesfield
12 Sept
Spennymoor
1 : 1 Macclesfield
05 Sept
Merthyr Town
2 : 1 Macclesfield
29 Aug
Darlington FC
1 : 2 Macclesfield
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hereford | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 22:5 | 23 |
| 2 | Macclesfield | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13:6 | 21 |
| 3 | Oxford City | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:7 | 20 |
| 4 | South Shields | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15:13 | 20 |
| 5 | Hebburn Town | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16:16 | 18 |
| 6 | Spalding United | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14:8 | 17 |
| 7 | Chester | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13:9 | 17 |
| 8 | King’s Lynn | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20:15 | 16 |
| 9 | Buxton | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 18:18 | 16 |
| 10 | Bedford | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14:14 | 16 |
| 11 | Morecambe | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:9 | 14 |
| 12 | Chorley | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16:17 | 14 |
| 13 | Merthyr Town | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 14 | Scarborough Athletic | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:12 | 12 |
| 15 | Hednesford | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17:17 | 12 |
| 16 | Marine | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12:12 | 12 |
| 17 | Harborough | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10:12 | 12 |
| 18 | Worksop | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10:16 | 12 |
| 19 | Brackley | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:19 | 12 |
| 20 | Southport | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13:20 | 9 |
| 21 | Telford | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8:15 | 9 |
| 22 | Darlington FC | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12:21 | 7 |
| 23 | Spennymoor | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11:21 | 7 |
| 24 | Radcliffe | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9:20 | 6 |
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