By Martin Walker

Darlington's Northern Echo Arena will host a special 'Help for Heroes' game when Torquay United visit tomorrow.

Darlington are holding the day to commemorate the Armed Forces as well as to coincide with the Football League's Help for Heroes week.

Discounted tickets are available for those in the forces and their families, priced just £5 adults and £3 U-16s, while normal match tickets for all games are available for £10 as part of the national 'Tickets for Troops' campaign.

Matchday collections will also be made on Saturday for 'Help for Heroes', which is the official charity of the Football League.

The Royal Dragoon Guards, based at Catterick Garrison, are pictured with Darlington assistant manager Kevin Richardson and striker Paddy Deane.

"It promises to be a special occasion," said Richardson. "The largest British Barracks in Europe, Catterick Garrison, is on our doorstep so while it's always important to recognise and support Help for Heroes, it's particularly important for us.

"It's important for everyone to always remember and recognise what our troops are fighting for, and we're proud to be dedicating a league fixture to this cause."

The discounted tickets for armed forces members and their families are available from the Northern Echo Arena, or call the ticket office on 0871 855 1883.