Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Gainsborough Trinity 8th with 63 points, Stafford Rangers 20th with 30, 33 apart. In league terms the two rates read 1.65/1.58 for Gainsborough Trinity and 0.9/2.03 for Stafford Rangers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.64.
Gainsborough Trinity had banked 12 of the last 15 points on offer; Stafford Rangers, 6.
The Northolme, capacity 4,304, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Gainsborough Trinity led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Gainsborough Trinity: D. Howe (3'), D. Howe (23') · Stafford Rangers: O. German (50')
Key stats
Possession: Gainsborough Trinity 50% · Stafford Rangers 50% · Total shots: 10-11 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 6-7