A goal in the early stages of the second half was enough for Darlington to beat Bury in a dour quarter-final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

Darlington's Franz Burgmeier went close early on with a low drive, while Bury's Ryan Cresswell had a header from a free-kick disallowed for a push.

Alan White hit the winner after Bury failed to clear a Tim Ryan free-kick.

Bury's Andy Bishop lobbed home keeper Prezyslaw Kazimierczak but his effort hit the bar and Darlington held on.

Darlington: Kazimierczak, Austin, White, Foster, Ryan, Poole (Griffin 58), Hulbert, Ravenhill, Burgmeier (Kennedy 68), Foran, Proudlock (Blundell 58).

Subs Not Used: Oakes, Miller.

Booked: Proudlock.

Goal: White 53.

Bury: Brown, Scott, Futcher, Cresswell, Buchanan, Bennett, Jones (Racchi 69), Baker, Barry-Murphy (Haslam 61), Morrell (Hurst 88), Bishop.

Subs Not Used: Belford, Anane.

Booked: Barry-Murphy, Scott.

Att: 1,651

Ref: Neil Swarbrick (Lancashire).

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