And Just Like That, the Season Was Done

Gainsborough Trinity extend the warmest of welcomes to the 2023/24 Pitching In Northern Premier League Champions, Radcliffe, to the Kal Group Stadium for the final game of what has been a rollercoaster of a ride. Stopping and taking stock, it's hard to think that we are already at the end of the season, with this the final round of fixtures now being embarked upon. Russ Wilcox's side just running out of games after a simply fantastic second half to the season, going on a run that few teams in the division could rival.

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The visit of Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson's Champions provide the perfect benchmark for Wilcox's side. With seven players committed already ahead of the new season, things are certainly looking bright for the Trinity faithful. Declan Howe, in the scoring form of his life, continues to chase down the League Golden Boot, looking to keep the accolade in Lincolnshire for the second successive season. With just a game to play David Symington is Howe's closest rival. 4th in the scoring charts, is a man in form for the visitors, Jordan Hulme.

Hulme signed for Radcliffe on a free transfer in the summer and has been a revelation. Hulme has netted three times in his last five and has delivered at the business end of the season. Hulme netted the goal to win Radcliffe the title against Whitby and will be looking to reduce the five goal gap at the top of the scoring charts. In the reverse fixture, Radcliffe took all three points, winning by a goal to nil. It wasn't Jordan Hulme on the mark that day, the goal coming from Anthony Dudley on 29 minutes. Radcliffe has the best away record, picking up 43 points from a possible 57 so far, and they will be the ultimate test of our strong home form in the league. Only five other teams have a better home record than us. And if Trinity can pick up another win, that would be Radcliffe's fifth away loss of the season. With the fans behind us though, anything is possible!

Tickets

Following conversations with the local authorities and the police, Gainsborough Trinity have been advised to segregate the game on Saturday. Due to a large visiting crowd and increased interest around the game, in Gainsborough, to ensure the safety and enjoyment of both groups of supporters, the decision has been made to segregate.

Tickets can be purchased online, for both home and away supporters. This is encouraged, though not essential, as there will be the option to buy on the gate. Home Season Tickets remain valid for this fixture. Adults priced at £13, Concessions £9 Under 16s £5 and Under 12s Free. Please follow the link to purchase your tickets ahead of the game. And avoid the queues at the turnstiles.

Programme

Inside the Matchday Programme, that features Declan Howe and Joe Stacey on the cover (celebrating a goal from our last victory at home) there's plenty of original content to get your teeth into! Russ Wilcox shared his thoughts on the recent events. There's the news from Andy Wood and reaction from CEO Matt Boles. We thank our tremendous volunteers, round up the Award Winners from the Women's Team. Super photos from Yetunde and loads more besides! On sale on the turnstiles, priced at £2.50. Grab yourself a momento of the season!

Sponsors

We welcome our final batch of amazing sponsors for the visit of Radcliffe. The last set of the 2023/24 season, and we are delighted to have each and every one of them with us for the afternoon. Thank you to our Gold Sponsors, Brexons. The company behind our unique home shirts that have had our supporters names woven into the fabric all season. We hope you enjoy the hospitality afforded to you on Saturday afternoon.

The greatest of thanks are extended to Crooked Billett Nomads and Simon Spacey Boys, our Silver Sponsors for the afternoon. Sills and Betteridge provide the Bronze Sponsors and Darren Cobb is the Match Ball Sponsor. Clubs like ours, are grateful for every single person/ business that pledges to sponsor our football club. From the bottom of our hearts. We thank you. Your sponsorship makes a world of difference.

Elsewhere

For the final time, we have a full programme of fixtures, except of course poor Hyde, who have to sit on tenterhooks, watching as everyone around them compete for the final undecided play-off place. The list in full:

Ashton United vs Marine
Atherton Collieries vs Worksop Town
Basford United vs Bamber Bridge
FC United of Manchester vs Lancaster City
Matlock Town vs Bradford (Park Avenue)
Morpeth Town vs Stafford Rangers
Warrington Rylands vs Ilkeston Town
Whitby Town vs Macclesfield
Workington vs Guiseley

Preview by Rob Hughes and James Whitbread