Dave Penney's side stayed top of the table with victory over Lincoln

Darlington remain top of League Two with a win at home to Lincoln, despite playing much of the match with 10 men.

Stephen Foster was shown a straight red card for a foul on Adrian Patulea after just 14 minutes.

However, Darlington reorganised and took the lead after the break as Liam Hatch turned the ball home after racing onto Richie Foran's through ball.

Foran sealed the win for the home side in injury time, beating goalkeeper Rob Burch with a strike from distance.

Darlington: Brown, Austin, White, Foster, Valentine, Purdie, Ravenhill (Hulbert 90), Kennedy, Burgmeier (Ryan 20), Hatch (Blundell 75), Foran.
Subs Not Used: Oakes, Main.

Sent Off: Foster (14).

Goals: Hatch 47, Foran 90.

Att: 3,534

Ref: Scott Mathieson (Cheshire).

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