Match Report
In the standings it was Gainsborough Trinity 7th on 59 points, Ilkeston Town 11th on 52 — separated by 7. Gainsborough Trinity had been under-performing their position — 17th on five-round form against 7th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.25/1.13 for Gainsborough Trinity and 1.3/1.35 for Ilkeston Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Six consecutive defeats weighed on Ilkeston Town. Recent form was uneven: 6/15 points for Gainsborough Trinity, 0/15 for Ilkeston Town.
5 meetings are on record — 1 won by Gainsborough Trinity, 2 by Ilkeston Town, 2 drawn, at 2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 20% of the meetings went to the host.
The Northolme staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,304. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 0-0 the final score.
Key stats
Possession: Gainsborough Trinity 48% · Ilkeston Town 52% · Total shots: 8-4 · On target: 1-0 · Corners: 3-3