Gainsborough desperately need points on Tuesday, Oct 6 at 8:45 PM in the Northern Premier League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Whitby come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Gainsborough travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Whitby won their last outing, while Gainsborough suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Whitby face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Gainsborough have won 9 of 10 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Gainsborough won 2–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Whitby a slight edge, but Gainsborough are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.