Darlington helped their play-off hopes with a win over Notts County.

Robin Hulbert scored the only goal after just five minutes when he sidefooted a low cross from Danny Carlton beyond keeper Kevin Pilkington.

Darlington dominated most of the game and Pilkington had to dive full-length to tip a low 25-yard drive from Carlton around the post.

County striker Jonathan Forte had a rare shot saved as the home side eased to victory.

Darlington: Oakes, Valentine, Miller, Foster, Ryan, Poole, Hulbert (Main 85), Kennedy, Griffin (Gray 73), Carlton, Barnes (Fortune 90).
Subs Not Used: Kazimierczak, Groves.

Booked: Valentine, Kennedy.

Goals: Hulbert 5.

Notts County: Pilkington, Picken, Edwards, Tann, Clapham, Forte, Nowland (Butcher 46), Thompson, Weston, Forrester (Canham 79), Facey.
Subs Not Used: Strachan, Fairclough, Wedderburn.

Booked: Tann, Edwards, Picken.

Att: 2,450

Ref: Clive Oliver (Northumberland).

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