Signed in July 2026 Will Darke joined Bishop Auckland FC after impressing during the club’s pre-season preparations.
A talented young prospect, Will was previously registered with Middlesbrough FC before being recommended to manager Martin Gray. He was invited to train with the Bishops during pre-season and earned his opportunity after continuing to impress the management team.
Will is also part of the South Shields Academy programme, where he combines his football development with his education.
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Statistics
DCC
| Season | Club | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances | Win Ratio | Draw Ratio | Loss Ratio | Own Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 2027 | Bishop Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FA Cup
| Season | Club | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances | Win Ratio | Draw Ratio | Loss Ratio | Own Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 2027 | Bishop Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FA Vase
| Season | Club | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances | Win Ratio | Draw Ratio | Loss Ratio | Own Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 2027 | Bishop Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NL1
| Season | Club | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances | Win Ratio | Draw Ratio | Loss Ratio | Own Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 2027 | Bishop Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 |