A FIGHTING 47 from Gareth Cordingley failed to prevent Darwen falling to Blackpool at Stanley Park in the Northern League.

Their total of 151 for eight was passed comfortably, Blackpool striding to 154 for five. David Higham had kept the Darwen innings well in hand, claiming four for 48.

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