Match Reports
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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A second win in 48 hours for Russ Wilcox's Gainsborough Trinity, who followed up the 0-2 win away at Club Thorne Colliery with a 1-4 victory over Bottesford Town at the Barrett Steel Stadium on Saturday. Goals coming from Sisa Tuntulwana, Kyle Simpson and two unnamed trialists. Trinity started the game brightly with Joe Stacey whistling an effort narrowly over the top after patient build...
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Gainsborough Trinity made the trip to Club Thorne Colliery to open the 2024/25 pre-season fixtures, running out 2-0 winners in a routine victory for Russ Wilcox's men. 48 hours later than initially scheduled, due to concerns about the pitch at Club Thorne cutting up, due to heavy rainfall in the area early on Tuesday evening. It was a first chance to see the likes of Sisa Tuntulwana,...
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Gainsborough Trinity ended the season in style, with a sixth successive home win on the spin, defeating the much-changed-Champions Radcliffe by three goals to two. A Dayle Southwell double, either side of Joe Stacey's strike, helped Trinity end with victory at the Kal Group Stadium. Coming back from a goal behind, to stun the Champions. Two Trinity changes to the side that drew three all,...
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The 4G hoodoo raised its ugly head again, as Trinity had to make do with a share of the spoils on the artificial playing surface. Despite racing into a three goal lead, Wilcox’s men were stung by a second half fight back, after being reduced to ten men and still half an hour of the game to play. The point a piece, meaning the Holy Blues were unable to pick up a three point haul on...
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Gainsborough Trinity kept up their impressive run of results with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Matlock Town at the Proctor Cars Stadium on Tuesday night. All goals coming in the first half, as Trinity capitalised on some slack Matlock marking to put the Gladiators to the sword. Once again, Declan Howe proving to be the chief antagonist as he grabbed a first half treble. Dayle Southwell on...
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