The Trinity faithful will be hoping that the 1-0 loss at Josh Brehaut's Leek was just a blip, though the challenge faced by Jamie Milligan's Bamber Bridge should not be under-estimated, if the Blues are to continue their own positive start to 2026.
Brig are flying at the moment, coming back from two down at the break to draw with Stockton Town. Seven wins in eight league games, have seen the Preston based side climb above Trinity in the table, though Russ Wilcox's men can't catch Bamber Bridge with a victory, on Tuesday night - it would put in place the foundations, for a move up the table should the Blues win the two games in hand, on the side sitting four points, and two places above...
The league continues to be as unpredictable as ever - the weekend's results and events proving just that. Whitby's Manager leaving to become Assistant at Hartlepool United, after a goal-less draw at Keys Park, Hednesford. And Workington stunning Ilkeston, to close the gap to within seven points, to spark thoughts of the unthinkable...
Trinity will be hoping to see more of the Gainsborough side that ripped Ashton apart seven days prior, as opposed to the side that played Leek at the weekend. The ruthless display that left the Robins' stunned - was right up there with the best of Holy Blues' performances this season - and is the blueprint for another away success on
the road, this time around.
On home soil, Bamber Bridge have 23 points from their thirteen home games, they have won seven and drawn only two games. Brig's four defeats have come against Ashton, FC United, Workington & Warrington Town. Brig have scored 25 times in their thirteen home games, averaging almost two goals a game, whilst conceding less than a goal a game. The Blues will need to be fully on it, at both ends to secure all three points.
Last Season
The two sides faced each other twice in March, last season. The home side coming out on top in those encounters last season. Ewan Bange decided the game at Iron Gate. Scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win. Three weeks earlier, a quick-fire double, midway through the first half, was just about enough to see Trinity home and hosed. Dec (again) and Javelle, the men on the mark for Russ Wilcox's Holy Blues. Robbie Cleary pulling one back in the second half - but the Blues did enough to see out the game.
Match Details
Admission at Iron Gate, is £12 adults, £8 concessions, £2 under 16s, with under 11s free. For those driving across the game, you can find Iron Gate Stadium, Bamber Bridge, Preston, using the postcode PR5 6UX. Safe travels to all those making the trip – be loud & proud – supporting Russ and the lads, all the way – as ever!
Elsewhere
The top two in the division face off, in the pick of the other games on Tuesday night. The Pitmen's defensive might, against Hebburn's attacking intent- this one could turn out to be a high scoring encounter!
Hednesford Town vs Hebburn Town
Lancaster City vs Rushall Olympic
Stockton Town vs Prescot Cables
Preview written by Rob Hughes (@AATM_Media)
Images by Aidan Hunter