Match Reports

An entertaining and pulsating cup tie, saw Gainsborough Trinity race out of the traps from the off, in glorious Lincolnshire sunshine. The hosts needing only seventeen seconds to stun visitors AFC Telford United, going on to create the better chances, before being pegged back. Re-securing the lead, through local lad Lewis Butroid, then ensuring the Holy Blues’ place in the hat, for the...

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The Holy Blues bounced back to winning ways in Staffordshire, coming back from a goal down to secure the win, in dramatic, late, late fashion, away at Leek Town’s F.Ball Community Stadium, also known as Harrison Park. Goals coming from Lewis Butroid and Will Lancaster. Making three changes to the side defeated in midweek, Dylan Cogill, Joe Stacey and Bailey Conway all started on the...

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A need to be better in both boxes, was the damning verdict as boss, Russ Wilcox was left to wonder where the next clean sheet would come from, as he saw his side condemned to a second defeat in three days. Despite taking the lead early against Hebburn, the hosts came back to win the game and move onto twelve points, going top, as the only team to maintain their 100% start to the...

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Gainsborough Trinity recorded their first win of the new Pitching In Northern Premier League season, with two summer recruits getting their name on the scoresheet for the first time, in a fine 3-1 victory over Morpeth Town at the Kal Group Stadium. A win over the Highwaymen, which marked a first victory against the side from the North East in five attempts. Trinity made the one change to...

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Opening day in the Pitching In Northern Premier League, saw the points shared at the Microlise New Manor Ground as Ilkeston and Gainsborough played out an entertaining two all draw. Twice the Holy Blues led, only to be pegged back twice. The hosts finishing strongly, but Russ Wilcox’s side showing resilience to see out the game and get the first point of the campaign on the board –...

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A narrow defeat, in sweltering conditions, ended the Holy Blues’ pre-season campaign at the Kal Group Stadium. The one nil loss, coming against a side two divisions higher, was no disgrace. Especially considering Russ Wilcox’s side creating the better openings, particularly during a pleasing second half showing. Aaron Simpson made his first start at full back, while the Holy Blues,...

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Gainsborough Trinity and Sheffield United played out an entertaining game at the Kal Group Stadium, that was ultimately settled by the only goal of the game in first half stoppage time. Russ Wilcox again named two trialists in his starting line up, as the Blues (in pink) mirrored the young Blades’ formation. Trinity started brightly, creating opportunities down their left-hand side....

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Game five of pre-season ended in a three all draw with a youthful Barnsley side. Falling behind early, before racing into a 3-1 lead, Russ Wilcox’s men were pegged back with the last kick of the game, as the Tykes were awarded a dubious penalty in the final minute - depriving Trinity of what would have been a deserved victory. Wilcox was again without the services of Josh Render, Dayle...

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Lincoln United and Gainsborough Trinity were forced to settle for a draw in a competitive pre-season friendly at Ashby Avenue. It was an even start in the afternoon sun, as Lincoln and Gainsborough traded early chances. The Whites were building their play well, but it was the visitors that broke the deadlock. Ashley Jackson fed a tasty long ball to striker Dec Howe, who was swiftly...

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