Dunston return to league action after back-to-back cup games, making the 305 mile-round trip to newly promoted Lincoln United.

Last Meeting

Lincoln United 2-1 Dunston UTS (NPL East - 25th February 2023)

Dunston travelled to Ashby Avenue in February of the 2022/23 season, Chris Swailes' last season in charge of the club. The Blues got off to a flying start through Dale Pearson, as Carl Finnigan's parried header was lashed into the back of the net from six yards out. After a dominant first-half, Dunston collapsed in the second half as Matthew Cotton and Evan Payne scored to win it for Lincoln. Cotton broke through after a headed through-ball and calmly slotted past James Anderson, whilst Payne headed in from a yard out from a corner less than fifteen minutes later. Chris Swailes' side fought hard to earn something from the game in the second-half, but failed to come away with any points.

League Standings

Dunston UTS – 12th in Northern Premier League East Division

Lincoln United – 17th in Northern Premier League East Division

Recent Form

Dunston UTS - LWDWW

Lincoln United - WLLLL

Jon McDonald's suffered just their third defeat of the season on Saturday against high-flying Step 3 side Gainsborough Trinity, despite a strong performance in the second half at the UTS Stadium. Whilst Dunston's last league game ended with a goalless draw against Ossett United, they have won four of their last six in all competitions.

The Whites won their second league game of the season on Saturday, beating fellow newly promoted side Blyth Town 1-0 at home. Before this, they had lost four on the spin in all competitions, scoring just one goal.

Player Information

Josh Donaldson and Jude Swailes were both forced off with injuries against Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday.

Craig Baxter picked up an injury in training at the beginning of September, whilst Lewis McNall has been out since suffering a hamstring injury against Stocksbridge Park Steels in the FA Cup.

Richard Coulson remains on the sideline with a long-term knee injury.

Matchday Information

Admission is £9 for Adults, £6 for Concessions & £3 for Under 18’s. This can be paid on the turnstile with cash or card.

The club provided coach will depart the UTS Stadium at 2:30pm.

Ashby Avenue has a small car park on site which is free to use. Please consider local residents if parking on street, outside of the ground.

The nearest railway station is Lincoln Central and is 2.5 miles from the ground. The station is adjacent to the bus station where you can take the number 19 bus to the ground.

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