Nevertheless , Leadgate Park were accepted into the league soon afterwards , and finished eighth in the division in the 1896 -- 97 season .
However , the application was unsuccessful as Crook Town and Darlington St Augustine 's were chosen to replace Howden - le - Wear .
Leadgate Park were accepted into the league soon afterwards , and finished eighth in the division in the 1896 -- 97 season .
However , the application was unsuccessful as Crook Town and Darlington St Augustine 's were chosen to replace Howden - le - Wear .