Match Report
The table read 7th (Gainsborough Trinity, 59 pts) against 4th (Warrington Rylands, 67 pts), 8 points apart. Gainsborough Trinity had been under-performing their position — 17th on five-round form against 7th in the table.
6 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Gainsborough Trinity 3, draws 2, Warrington Rylands 1, at 3.67 goals per meeting. Only 33% of these meetings ended in a home win. History points to goals: 67% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 83%.
The venue was The Northolme, with room for 4,304 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.
Key stats
Possession: Gainsborough Trinity 55% · Warrington Rylands 45% · Total shots: 16-3 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 9-1