Match Preview

Stamford face their second test of pre-season as they face local rivals Grantham. Both teams come into this season looking to go one better than last term, with both sides losing playoff finals with Stamford losing away to Bedworth and Grantham losing to Ashton United. Over the close season the Gingerbreads have had a change of manager with Adam Stevens leaving for Coalville leading to Ian Culverhouse, the former Kings Lynn manager taking the helm at the Meres. So far in pre-season both sides have tasted defeat with the Daniels being beaten by Peterborough United last Wednesday and Grantham losing to Melton Town on Friday.

In the Stamford ranks their will be another new face committed for the coming season is Josh Egginton who has signed from Gresley after impressing in training and against Peterborough.

The victors of the game, which will be settled by penalties if tied at 90 minutes, will face Gainsborough Trinity away at the Northolme.
Ticket prices are £8 adults, £4 concessions and £1 children (12-17).