Darlington sign goalkeeper Connor on loan as Buxton land Murray and Spennymoor add Digbeu

Darlington have signed goalkeeper Shea Connor from Middlesbrough on a month-long loan until 28 November, subject to National League and FA clearance.

The 21-year-old made an emergency loan appearance for the club against Scarborough Athletic in the 2024/25 season, called upon at a day's notice. He has since featured numerous times for Middlesbrough's under-21s and has been on the first-team bench a handful of times. Late last season he went on loan to Gateshead and played in one game, the final match of the season against Altrincham.

Interim manager Terry Mitchell said: "Bobby needs to take time out for family reasons, so therefore Middlesbrough have kindly loaned us Shea, whom we have been keeping an eye on this season. He's a very good young keeper with plenty of potential." Connor comes straight into the squad for the game against Spalding United.

Buxton have signed 19-year-old Max Murray on a short-term loan from League One side Huddersfield Town. The club said he joins to bolster their defensive options and add to their set-piece threat. Murray made his senior debut for Huddersfield at the end of last season and has signed a contract extension there running until 2029.

Bedford Town have signed defender Balu Makumbi on loan from Slough Town until 28 November. Spennymoor Town have signed 6ft 5in defender Nelson Digbeu on a contract running until January 2027.

At Worksop Town, the club confirmed that a supporter who threw liquid over the match referee on Saturday has been identified and banned until further notice. The club said the behaviour "could have serious consequences, including financial penalties, disciplinary sanctions and other restrictions", and added that it will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone whose behaviour threatens the club, its officials, staff, volunteers or fellow supporters. Separately, Oli Greaves was named in the Enterprise National League North Team of the Week after scoring a brace in Tuesday's victory. Morecambe's Teddy Collis was also named in the Team of the Week.

Macclesfield will hold a minute's applause before kick-off against Bedford Town to remember their number 20, Ethan McLeod, and have encouraged supporters to join another minute's applause in the 20th minute. The club thanked everyone at Bedford Town for their support.

King's Lynn Town marked Ross Crane's 100th appearance for the club. At Spennymoor Town, eight-year-old Bohdi visited The Brewery Field as part of his 100 miles 100 clubs challenge, completing four laps of the pitch at half-time in aid of charities.