Game 31 Preview: Ilkeston Town (H)

In the first of a home, double header, Russ Wilcox's Gainsborough Trinity welcome Ilkeston Town to the Kal Group Stadium on Tuesday night, in what promises to be an entertaining Pitching In Northern Premier League fixture, under the lights. In fact, the game takes on star billing as the only game on in the division on Tuesday. There will be plenty of eyes on the result. Tuesday's opponents sit just outside the play-off places in sixth place.

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They sit five points off Stockton with a game in hand. Not to mention a game against the Anchors still to play, Trinity are sitting further back in the table. In 13th spot, but with three games in hand on Ilkeston (The Robins) and the game between the sides, the ten point gap may not be as big a chasm as you may first have thought when first examining the league table!

Ilkeston lost former Gainsborough forward Tom Cursons to Trinity's FA Cup conquerers, Harrogate Town in recent weeks. The size of the miss, not quite known yet, though the strikers' 21 goals before the end of January, is perhaps an indication. Away from home, the Robins average a point per game from their sixteen away games played so far. Winning four, drawing four and losing eight, having conceded 28 times in those sixteen games. At home, only Macclesfield have a better home record than Ilkeston, our visitors having collected more than two points a game at the Microlise Stadium.

Trinity’s home form has accumulated two more points from two fewer games. Russ Wilcox's side having played less home league games than anybody else in the division, at this stage in the season. The Blues' form being fairly consistent whether home or away. It is more a case of a lack of games played seeing the sides' league position waiver.

Sponsors

May we extend a warm welcome to our sponsors for the Ilkeston game. Our Bronze sponsors, Jordan and John Proctor. Local supporters home and away, they will be enjoying the pre-match hospitality ahead of kick off. Then hopefully following that up with all three points for the Holy Blues.

Enjoying the hospitality alongside the Proctors will be Trish and Clare Hardwick, two individuals who are regularly seen as you make your way into the ground selling Matchday Programmes. This evening they will be the ones being waited on! Enjoy your hospitality folks and if you would like to sponsor a game in the near future, reach out to Geoff Holmes by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Programme

Arriving at the match early? Grab a copy of your programme and settle down for a read. There’s plenty to keep you interested - in the build up to kick off. Just Jamie, Dale Storey, Russ Wilcox and Dylan Cogill all talk about the recent topics, while there is a more historic look, thanks to the offerings of Steve Andrews and Phil Anderson. The duo bringing back to life memories from yesteryear. There are photos from Saturday's draw at Rylands and plenty on the opposition too. All available at the price of £2.50, at the turnstiles!

Join us, for a night of action, under the Northolme lights at the Kal Group Stadium. Under 16s at £4, Concessions for £9 and Adults priced at £13. Back Russ Wilcox and the boys. Make some noise, and let's keep all three points in Lincolnshire! Blue Army!

Preview written by Rob Hughes (@AATM_Media)
Photos by Foxby Media and Heather King