Darlington boss Dave Penney has been left counting the cost of a bruising play-off semi-final encounter against League Two promotion rivals Rochdale with three senior players now doubtful for the second leg.

The Quakers claimed what could prove to be a decisive 2-1 victory in the first leg courtesy of substitute Ian Miller's 92nd-minute headed winner after Jason Kennedy's sublime first-half opener had been cancelled out by Chris Dagnall.

But Penney, not for the first time this season, was left to rue injuries to key players Ben Parker (hamstring), Tommy Wright (knee) and Alan White (dead leg) all limped off in the second half.

"White has got a dead leg, Tommy got a bang on his knee and Ben has got a bit of a hamstring strain," confirmed Penney, who also admitted goalkeeper David Stockdale is still being hampered by a bruised foot.

"We'll get them back in on Monday, see how they are.

"It's been one of those seasons, but there's a great prize at the end of it now so I'm sure there will be a few more players raring to play come the second leg next Saturday."