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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming National League North clash between Merthyr Town and Darlington is set for 31.01.2026 at 15:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this National League North encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Merthyr Town, currently sitting 3 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Darlington, positioned 5, aim to continue their climb up the National League North table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 31.01.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Merthyr Town
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 01.11.2025, finishing Merthyr Town 3-1 Darlington.
Merthyr Town Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Merthyr Town squad has been dominant at home throughout the National League North 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Merthyr Town lineup today or Merthyr Town starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Merthyr Town home performances:
Date Event Score 27.01.2026 Merthyr Town vs AFC Telford United 1 - 4 24.01.2026 Southport vs Merthyr Town 1 - 0 17.01.2026 Merthyr Town vs Peterborough Sports 2 - 0
Darlington Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Darlington have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s National League North game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 5
- Recent head-to-head record: Merthyr Town 3-1 Darlington
- Wins this season over Merthyr Town: 0
Recent away match stats for Darlington:
Date Event Score 27.01.2026 Worksop Town vs Darlington 1 - 1 24.01.2026 Chorley vs Darlington 1 - 2 17.01.2026 Darlington vs Alfreton Town 3 - 1
Prediction and Final Word
As of 29.01.2026, odds point to Merthyr Town as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Merthyr Town and Darlington lineups for the National League North 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
