Lincolnshire Non-League: While City Thrive, How Are Our Local Non-League Clubs Doing?

March 15, 2026 Gary Boston United, Brigg Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Grantham Town, Harrowby United, Lincoln United, Local Non-League Clubs, Pinchbeck United, Skegness Town, Spalding United, Stamford AFC 0

After another successful weekend for Lincoln City in the push for promotion, attention also turns to the county’s non-league sides, where the season is entering its decisive phase. Across Lincolnshire, there are clubs chasing promotion, others battling to avoid relegation, and plenty of drama unfolding along the way.

Boston United secure home victory

Boston United appear to have settled into mid-table in the National League and are now targeting a top-ten finish. They hosted Yeovil Town at the Jakeman Stadium, with the added boost of former Imp Lennell John-Lewis returning to the bench following injury.

The Pilgrims made a slow start and fell behind after 12 minutes when Aaron Jarvis gave Yeovil the lead. That setback seemed to spark Boston into life, and six minutes later Jake Rooney, cousin of Wayne Rooney, levelled the score.

The match remained tied at the break, but Boston improved considerably after half-time. Their reward arrived in the 73rd minute when Jordy Hiwula found the net to secure all three points. Despite the victory, manager Paul Hurst was openly critical in his post-match comments, expressing disappointment with his players’ first-half attitude and stressing that standards in training must improve.

Lincoln United punished despite late pressure

Lincoln United travelled to Consett AFC hoping to move further clear of the relegation battle but arrived with a weakened squad, missing both Power and Brown.

The absences showed early on, as Consett struck twice inside the opening 22 minutes to take a 2-0 lead. United responded well and pulled a goal back through Harvard in the 25th minute. They could easily have levelled before the break, creating three strong chances, including one effort cleared off the line.

The second half was overshadowed by a worrying moment in the 57th minute when Dye was stretchered off following a challenge that saw a Consett player dismissed. Against ten men United pushed hard, even striking the post, but their pressure ultimately counted for nothing. Deep into added time Consett broke forward and sealed a 3-1 victory.

Management again pointed to a poor start as the main frustration, though the effort shown afterwards was acknowledged.

Spalding produce remarkable comeback

Spalding United had slipped from top spot during the week after Harborough Town overtook them, meaning their home clash with Halesowen carried extra importance.

The hosts thought they had scored after just four minutes but saw the goal ruled out for offside. Halesowen dominated much of the first half and went ahead from the penalty spot in the 37th minute.

Things deteriorated further early in the second period when Ceesay was sent off in the 52nd minute, leaving Spalding down to ten men. When Halesowen scored again in the 65th minute the game appeared finished.

Instead, it sparked an extraordinary response. Abduramane Sani pulled one back four minutes later, before Jake Roberts equalised in the 80th minute. Roberts then completed the turnaround from the penalty spot five minutes later to seal a dramatic 3-2 win.

With Harborough only drawing, Spalding returned to the top of the table on goal difference, although their rivals still have two games in hand.

Stamford climb out of the relegation places

At the other end of the table Stamford welcomed mid-table Leiston and started strongly. Leon Lobjoit opened the scoring in the eighth minute, following up after a missed penalty.

Jack Keeble doubled the lead in the 27th minute, and Stamford controlled much of the contest thereafter. The second half proved more even, but there were no further goals as the hosts secured a 2-0 win.

The result lifts Stamford out of the relegation places for the first time since September.

Promotion battle tightens in UCL Premier North

With two Lincolnshire sides competing near the top of the United Counties Premier Division North, the weekend produced mixed fortunes.

Boston Town travelled to Melton Town and made a strong start, Fraser Bayliss scoring inside the opening minutes. The visitors controlled the first half but remained only 1-0 ahead at the interval.

They extended their lead through Luke Wilson in the 51st minute, before debutant Finley Ging sealed the victory late on. With leaders Sherwood suffering a 3-0 defeat, Boston now sit just two points behind the summit.

Grantham Town, sitting third, visited Blackstones, who are battling relegation. Despite a strong first-half display from Grantham, the game remained goalless at the break. Blackstones improved after the interval and looked the more determined side, but neither team could find a breakthrough. The draw leaves Grantham frustrated, though they remain third in the table.

Mixed results elsewhere

Skegness Town recorded a 1-0 win over Gresley Rovers, a match effectively decided when the visitors were reduced to ten men after 18 minutes. Kegan Everington scored three minutes later and the hosts dominated thereafter, although they were unable to add further goals.

At the bottom end, Harrowby United endured a miserable afternoon against Belper Town. The visitors led 2-0 at half-time and added five more after the break to secure a heavy 7-0 victory, leaving Harrowby rooted to the foot of the table.

Pinchbeck United’s relegation battle also took a blow. They started well against Shirebrook Town, racing into a 2-0 lead through Cullie inside 12 minutes. However, Shirebrook responded strongly and led 3-2 by half-time before adding two more goals to complete a 5-2 win.

Brigg Town, currently occupying a play-off position, travelled to leaders Dearne and District. The hosts took a 37th-minute lead in an otherwise even first half. A medical emergency in the crowd delayed the second half, and when play resumed Brigg created chances but could not find an equaliser.

Sleaford Town’s visit to Gedling Miners was effectively decided inside seven minutes when a high-footed challenge resulted in a red card. Gedling scored shortly afterwards and added two more in the second half. Riley Wilkinson grabbed a late consolation, but Sleaford left with a 3-1 defeat, their manager admitting the early dismissal caused heads to drop.