Gainsborough Trinity claimed a comfortable 4:2 victory over Sherwood Colliery in the FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying on Saturday 5 September 2026. The result sends the visitors forward in the competition while Sherwood's cup dream comes to an early end.
The 2:4 scoreline tells you everything about the match. There were no dramatic twists or last-minute heroics — just a straightforward afternoon where the better side took their chances. Gainsborough showed no signs of letting up once they found their rhythm.
Sherwood Colliery arrived with mixed memories. They had beaten Anstey Nomads 3:1 and Bagbrough St Michael's 4:1 earlier this season, but that heavy 8:0 defeat to Corn in August hung over them like a bad dream. They are not the same side that went through those August results.
Gainsborough Trinity, meanwhile, have been building something steadier. A 0:0 draw with Doncaster and a 1:1 with Basford United showed resilience, even if the 2:3 loss to Halifax Town and 0:2 defeat to Bradford Park Avenue reminded everyone this is still early days. They came into this match knowing they had nothing to lose.
The final score reflects a team that went for the jugular when it mattered. Sherwood's defence had nothing to give against a side that stretched the back line with purpose. Gainsborough Trinity move on to the next round with confidence and momentum.