Match Reports

Stafford Rangers handed out a 4-0 hammering on Boxing Day, as a lacklustre Blues' performance was put to the sword by Dave Cooke's basement boys. The gap at the foot of the table narrowing to six points, as three of the bottom five picked up wins beneath us, a bad day at the office only tempered slightly with a couple of results elsewhere going our way. Making just the one change to the...

Gainsborough Trinity extended their winless run to six games, falling to defeat for the fourth consecutive game against an impressive Macclesfield. The Holy Blues came into the game needing to bounce from their worst run of form this season. Having collected just a single point from their last five, the Holy Blues sitting seven points clear from relegation. Meanwhile, Macclesfield sat...

A young Gainsborough side were beaten heavily at the Kal Group Stadium in the Lincolnshire County Cup, but the scoreline does not reflect the performance of the players on the pitch for the home side at all. Under 21’s manager, Brad Wright, took charge of this game as most of the squad were players from his treble winning side, with the additional help of five first team players...

An inspired goalkeeping performance from returning shot-stopper Matt Yates ensured all three points headed to Derbyshire, as Ilkeston resolutely defended the only goal of the game scored midway through the first half. Despite an improved second half showing from Russ Wilcox's men, there would be nothing to show the Holy Blues' toils. There were immediate returns for George Hornshaw and...

Gainsborough Trinity Ladies' run in the League Plate came to an end following an away defeat at Leicester Ladies. The defeat coming after a resilient Leicester side recovered from going behind early and trailing 0-3 to finish strongly, equalising in the final minute before pulling away in Extra Time to secure their progress at the hands of Trinity's Ladies. Debuting the smart, new grey...

Gainsborough Trinity were second best as FC United of Manchester ended the Holy Blues’ unbeaten home record in wintery conditions. Despite a second-half Dylan Cogill strike, a trio of FC United goals secured a win for the visitors, with one coming either side of the break before the late third. Two changes were forced upon Russ Wilcox. Duo George Hornshaw and Bailey Conway were...

A spirited display, in difficult conditions ultimately led to defeat in the North East for the Holy Blues who led at half time, but were rocked by the loss of 'keeper Luke Jackson midway through the second half. And despite a double from Dec Howe - Trinity were unable to add to the away point tally. Loan signing Justin Iwobi failed a fitness test pre-game, opening the door for Fraser...

Progression in the Lincolnshire County Cup Second Round for Gainsborough Trinity Ladies was the order of the day. And Liam McNulty's girls duly obliged, overcoming Grimsby Town Women by four goals to one. An incredible performance from the team, from the first whistle. The Ladies were on it from minute one today. They were hungry and ready to battle on a pitch that was less than ideal,...

After an entertaining second half, the Blues came from behind to beat Bradford Park Avenue at the KAL Group Stadium this afternoon. An unchanged 11 for the fourth game on the bounce was named by boss Russ Wilcox as it keeps proving to be the best side available. Two debutants entered the squad this week, Justin Iwobi (from Halifax, on loan) and Daniel Devine (permanently from Guiseley). ...