Quakers officials have now appealed for witnesses to come forward after the clubhouse bar had to be evacuated during half time of today’s (Friday, April 18) match at Blackwell Meadows.
The half-time interval during the National League North contest is said to have lasted more than 20 minutes following the incident.
Posting on social media, a club spokesperson said: “During the half time interval of today’s game against South Shields, a flare was let off by a youth in the clubhouse which resulted in the clubhouse being evacuated and the start of the second half being delayed.
“We believe that we have CCTV footage of the incident, but witnesses of the incident are asked to email the club in confidence on report@darlingtonfc.org.”
Darlington fans later took to social media to condemn the action, with some calling for whoever is found to be responsible to be banned from the club for life.
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One person said: “Always one who has to spoil it.”
Another added: “Ban them for life. Zero tolerance.”
One commentator wondered if the FA would have to get involved.
After the extended break, the second half eventually got underway and the game finished in a 1-1 draw.
