Darlington twice came from behind to earn a draw at promotion rivals Bury.

The hosts took the lead as keeper Wayne Brown carried the ball over his own line from Efe Sodje's effort before Ian Miller levelled with a header.

Bury regained their lead after the break when they were awarded a penalty for Miller's challenge on Glynn Hurst and Bishop smashed it home.

Paul Scott headed against the bar as Bury pressed for a third but Darlington equalised with Richie Foran's volley.

Bury: Brown, Scott, Sodje, Futcher, Buchanan, Jones, Baker, Dawson, Bennett, Hurst (Morrell 77), Bishop.
Subs Not Used: Haslam, Cresswell, Barry-Murphy, Howell.

Booked: Jones, Futcher, Dawson.

Goals: Brown 31 og, Bishop 55 pen.

Darlington: Brown, Austin (Ryan 60), Foster, Miller, Valentine, Carole, Flynn, Ravenhill, Foran, Clarke (Kennedy 87), Hatch (Burgmeier 59).
Subs Not Used: Oakes, Main.

Booked: Valentine.

Goals: Miller 44, Foran 72.

Att: 3,454

Ref: Graham Salisbury (Lancashire).

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