Manager Dave Penney hailed Darlington after they gave themselves daylight in the race for automatic promotion with a 1-0 victory over Chester.Pawel Abbott's first-half header gave the Quakers a win which left them four points clear of fourth-placed Hereford and only three points adrift of leaders Peterborough.

Despite not being at their best on the night, Penney believed it was vital his players picked up the win.

"It was a scrappy game but the three points were all important and we've a four-point gap over Hereford now and we are within three points of leaders Peterborough," he said.

"We will hopefully continue to keep picking up points and getting the goals that will improve further our goal difference.

"We have players coming back from injury now and we'll need them all as the season draws to a close and we may get more suspensions and injuries."

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