Aidan Rutledge
- Date of Birth
- Friday 25, August 2000
- Nationality
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English - Biography
- Born in Gateshead he joined his hometown club in June 2023 after an excellent 2022/23 season with Birtley Town. Rutledge scored 61 goals in 43 appearances for Birtley, including several assists, as they went on to secure promotion to North League Division One. Prior to his spell at Birtley he had played for Wearside League outfit Gateshead Leam where he was again prolific, scoring 49 goals in 60 appearances over 2 seasons. Arrived at Darlington on loan late in the 2023/24 season to provide more attacking options.
Playing Record
Breakdown of overall appearances by season and match types can be seen below.
Appearances for the most recent season can also be seen below. Click on a season below to view the appearances for that season.
Appearances for Season 2025/26
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Goals | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | L | Darlington 2-3 Chorley | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Starting XI |
| 16/08/2025 | W | Alfreton Town 0-3 Darlington | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Substitute |
| 19/08/2025 | L | Darlington 1-3 AFC Fylde | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Starting XI |
| 23/08/2025 | D | Kings Lynn Town 1-1 Darlington | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Substitute |
| 25/08/2025 | D | Darlington 2-2 AFC Telford | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Starting XI |
| 30/08/2025 | L | Macclesfield 2-1 Darlington | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Substitute |
| 06/09/2025 | D | Darlington 1-1 Hereford | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Substitute |
| 13/09/2025 | W | Bootle 1-3 Darlington | FA Cup (2nd Qualifying Round) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 20/09/2025 | D | Darlington 1-1 Chester | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Substitute |
| 27/09/2025 | D | AFC Fylde 2-2 Darlington | FA Cup (3rd Qualifying Round) | 1 | Substitute |
| 30/09/2025 | W | Darlington 3-1 AFC Fylde | FA Cup (3rd Qualifying Round Replay) | 0 | Substitute |
| 04/10/2025 | L | Buxton 1-0 Darlington | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Substitute |
| 11/10/2025 | L | Darlington 0-6 AFC Telford | FA Cup (4th Qualifying Round) | 0 | Substitute |
| 18/10/2025 | W | Leamington 0-1 Darlington | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Substitute |
| 21/10/2025 | L | Radcliffe Borough 3-1 Darlington | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Substitute |
| 25/10/2025 | W | Darlington 2-0 Southport | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Substitute |
| 01/11/2025 | L | Merthyr Town 3-1 Darlington | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Starting XI |
| 04/11/2025 | W | Darlington 5-1 Worksop Town | Enterprise National League North | 1 | Starting XI |
| 08/11/2025 | W | Kidderminster Harriers 1-2 Darlington | Enterprise National League North | 1 | Starting XI |
| 15/11/2025 | L | FC United of Manchester 3-2 Darlington | FA Trophy (2nd Round) | 1 | Starting XI |
| 18/11/2025 | W | Darlington 5-2 Peterborough Sports | Enterprise National League North | 2 | Starting XI |
| 22/11/2025 | W | Darlington 1-0 Spennymoor Town | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Starting XI |
| 25/11/2025 | D | Darlington 3-3 Curzon Ashton | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Starting XI |
| 29/11/2025 | W | Bedford Town 3-4 Darlington | Enterprise National League North | 0 | Starting XI |