Darlington have been awarded three points by Evo-Stik League officials following their abandoned game with Warrington Town on the first day of the season.

An injury to the referee after half an hour’s play led to Warrington boss Shaun Reid insisting that his team could not continue the fixture. Quakers were leading at the time 2-0.

A league statement released today read: “At a Northern Premier League Disciplinary Panel hearing on Thursday 18th September, Warrington Town Football Club were found guilty of two charges arising from the abandonment of the Darlington vs. Warrington Town fixture on Saturday 16th August.

“The decision of the panel was to fine Warrington Town £1500 with £500 suspended until the end of the current season. The panel also decided that the result of the match would stand with the score at the point of abandonment showing in all league records as Darlington 1883 2 Warrington Town 0 and Darlington  being awarded three points.

“Warrington Town have confirmed that they will not be appealing against the panel’s decision.”

Warrington chairman Toby Macormac, who attended the hearing, said: "The club accepts the decision made by the panel and this now draws a line under the incident and we can continue with season."

The three points take Darlington up to sixth. Tomorrow they are at Heritage Park against league leaders Salford City.