Darlington A.F.C. Supporters Club
Enamel Football Badge

An attractive Darlington A.F.C. Supporters Club enamel
 badge, featuring raised gold-coloured lettering and a 
central stylised football design against a black background, 
with pale enamel panels.

The circular design proudly displays 
“DARLINGTON A.F. + SUPPORTERS CLUB +”, 

This is an appealing piece of football memorabilia 
associated with Darlington Football Club and its supporters.
A collectable item for followers of Darlington FC, known 
affectionately as the Quakers, and for enthusiasts of 
historic football clubs, enamel badges and British
 football memorabilia.

The history of Darlington Football Club
Darlington Football Club was founded in July 1883, when 
representatives of several local teams met to establish
 a football club for the town. The team became known 
as the Quakers, a nickname associated with 
Darlington's Quaker heritage.

The club originally played at Feethams, its home for more
 than a century. In 2003, Darlington moved to a new stadium, 
but subsequent financial difficulties led to administration 
and further upheaval.

In 2012, following another financial crisis and a demotion 
from the national non-league structure to the Northern
 League, a supporters' group took control of the club.
 The Quakers subsequently rebuilt their fortunes through
 strong fan support, winning the Northern League title in
 2012–13 and achieving further promotions in the 
following seasons.

Darlington's history is a testament to the loyalty and determination 
of its supporters, who helped preserve the club through 
some exceptionally difficult years. 

A Piece of Football Memorabilia
Supporters' club badges are an enjoyable area of football
 collecting because they celebrate the connection between
 a club and its supporters. They also preserve the changing 
designs, identities and traditions of British football 
over the decades.

This badge would make a welcome addition to a 
Darlington FC collection, particularly alongside 
programmes, tickets, photographs and other
 memorabilia relating to the Quakers.

Football badges remain an accessible way to collect 
sporting history and make excellent display pieces and
 talking points for supporters and collectors.

Item Details
Club: Darlington A.F. / Darlington Football Club
Nickname: The Quakers
Item: Supporters Club badge
Type: Enamel football badge
Design: Circular black background with raised 
gold-coloured lettering and central football emblem
Colours: Gold, black and white
League: National League North, 2026–27 season
Home ground: Blackwell Meadows, Darlington  

Condition
The badge presents an attractive design, with raised
 lettering and the central emblem clearly visible. There are
 small surface marks and signs of age or handling visible