Rochdale have secured the double signing of former Darlington players Clark Keltie and Scott Wiseman.
Six more players have been released by Darlington as the League Two outfit continue their clear-out.
Ben Muirhead scored the decisive kick as Rochdale beat Darlington on penalties in their League Two play-off.
Darlington have shelved plans to sign Adam Boyd from Luton Town.
Walsall slipped to a 2-0 defeat at home to Swindon but remain seven points clear.
Darlington skipper Clark Keltie is supporting Martin Gray's bid to become manager.
Darlington captain Clark Keltie has been ruled out for up to six weeks.
Darlington have clinched the signing of Martin Smith from Northampton.
Darlington have extended the loan of Bradford striker Andy Cooke by a second month.
Wycombe moved level on points with Carlisle at the top with a 2-0 win over Shrewsbury.
Darlington have secured the futures of a number of their squad.
Clark Keltie will undergo surgery on Monday after being sidelined for six months.
Darlington midfielders Adolfo Gregorio and Adrian Webster have agreed new deals.
Histon caused a shock with a 2-0 win over League Two outfit Shrewsbury.
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