After weeks of hard work throughout pre-season, competitive football is finally back as Darlaston Town begin the 2026/27 Capelli Sport Midland Football League Premier Division campaign with a home fixture against Stone Old Alleynians.

The excitement builds as supporters return to The Paycare Stadium for what promises to be an entertaining opening afternoon. With a full pre-season behind them, the squad will be eager to make a positive start in front of the home faithful and lay down an early marker for the season ahead.

Opening day always brings optimism, fresh challenges and renewed ambition, and there is no better place to start than on home soil. Every point matters from the very first whistle, and the players will be looking to reward the fans with a strong performance and a winning start.

Match Details

Fixture: Darlaston Town vs Stone Old Alleynians
Date: Saturday 1st August 2026
Kick-Off: 3:00pm
Venue: The Paycare Stadium, Bentley Road North, Walsall, WS2 0EA

We encourage all supporters to get behind the team and create a fantastic atmosphere for the first league fixture of the season. Your support can make all the difference as we begin another exciting chapter in Darlaston Town's history.