Darlo Stats
Darlo Stats
Brian Atkinson
Date of Birth
Tuesday 19, January 1971
Nationality
English
Biography
Midfielder and former assistant manager who was part of the management team which led the club to three promotions. Started his career with Sunderland where he made over 140 appearances and played in the 1992 FA Cup final. He lost his place in the side in 1996 and joined Carlisle United on loan. Later in the year he joined Darlington and went on to play over 200 games. He remained with the club until 2002 when he retired. After his playing career had ended he spent five seasons as assistant manager manager of Northern League Division One side Newton Aycliffe. When Darlington were placed in the Northern League he re-joined the club as assistant manager to Martin Gray. Following his departure to York City 2017, Atkinson was placed in charge alongside Sean Gregan. However the appointment only last four days as he was forced to step down due to a conflict of interest with his role as a director at the Martin Gray Football Academy.
Management Record
Date From Date To Caretaker Managed Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goal Ag Win %
01/10/2017 05/10/2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0%
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.

All Games League Play-Offs Cup
Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Red Cards
1998/99 48 (1) 2 42 (1) 1 0 (0) 0 6 (0) 1 0
1999/00 31 (5) 0 26 (4) 0 1 (1) 0 4 (0) 0 0
2000/01 20 (6) 4 17 (6) 4 0 (0) 0 3 (0) 0 0
2001/02 39 (0) 1 35 (0) 1 0 (0) 0 4 (0) 0 0
Totals 138 (12) 7 120 (11) 6 1 (1) 0 17 (0) 1 0
Appearances for Season 2001/02
Date Fixture Competition Goals Role
11/08/2001 L Southend United 1-0 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
18/08/2001 W Darlington 2-0 Kidderminster Harriers Division 3 0 Starting XI
25/08/2001 W Hartlepool United 1-2 Darlington Division 3 1 Starting XI
27/08/2001 W Darlington 1-0 Bristol Rovers Division 3 0 Starting XI
15/09/2001 L Torquay 2-1 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
18/09/2001 W Darlington 3-0 Leyton Orient Division 3 0 Starting XI
22/09/2001 W Darlington 4-0 Exeter City Division 3 0 Starting XI
25/09/2001 D Macclesfield 1-1 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
29/09/2001 D Darlington 0-0 Rushden & Diamonds Division 3 0 Starting XI
05/10/2001 L Luton Town 5-2 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
13/10/2001 L Darlington 0-1 Mansfield Town Division 3 0 Starting XI
23/10/2001 L Swansea 2-0 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
27/10/2001 L Darlington 0-1 Hull City Division 3 0 Starting XI
30/10/2001 L Scunthorpe United 3-0 Darlington LDV Vans Trophy (2nd Round Northern) 0 Starting XI
01/12/2001 W Darlington 3-1 York City Division 3 0 Starting XI
08/12/2001 W Altrincham 1-2 Darlington FA Cup (2nd Round) 0 Starting XI
15/12/2001 L Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
15/01/2002 D Darlington 2-2 Peterborough FA Cup (3rd Round) 0 Starting XI
21/01/2002 L Peterborough 2-0 Darlington FA Cup (3rd Round Replay) 0 Starting XI
23/01/2002 D Cheltenham 0-0 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
26/01/2002 W Darlington 3-2 Luton Town Division 3 0 Starting XI
29/01/2002 W Darlington 2-1 Lincoln City Division 3 0 Starting XI
02/02/2002 L Rushden & Diamonds 2-1 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
05/02/2002 W Carlisle United 1-3 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
09/02/2002 D Darlington 3-3 Shrewsbury Division 3 0 Starting XI
12/02/2002 L Darlington 0-2 Cheltenham Division 3 0 Starting XI
16/02/2002 L Mansfield Town 4-2 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
19/02/2002 D Darlington 1-1 Hartlepool United Division 3 0 Starting XI
23/02/2002 L Darlington 1-3 Torquay Division 3 0 Starting XI
26/02/2002 D Leyton Orient 0-0 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
02/03/2002 L Exeter City 4-2 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
05/03/2002 L Darlington 0-1 Macclesfield Division 3 0 Starting XI
16/03/2002 L York City 2-0 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
23/03/2002 D Darlington 0-0 Swansea Division 3 0 Starting XI
30/03/2002 W Hull City 1-2 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
01/04/2002 W Darlington 5-0 Halifax Town Division 3 0 Starting XI
06/04/2002 L Rochdale 3-1 Darlington Division 3 0 Starting XI
13/04/2002 W Darlington 2-1 Scunthorpe United Division 3 0 Starting XI
15/04/2002 L Darlington 1-4 Plymouth Argyle Division 3 0 Starting XI