Gainsborough Trinity manager Russ Wilcox assuredly declares that his squad will “not fear” League Two side Accrington Stanley as they gear up for their FA Cup first-round home match. This optimism follows an exciting 3-1 triumph over the National League’s Hartlepool United in the fourth-round qualifying replay, during which the seventh-tier Lincolnshire side showcased significant skill and determination. Despite a 58-position gap between the clubs in the English football hierarchy, Gainsborough, who progressed to the second round last year, remain undeterred. “We have nothing to lose,” Wilcox disclosed to BBC Radio Lincolnshire. “It’s marvellous to ensure a home draw for our supporters, and we’re optimistic about seeing a full house at the stadium.”
This article was modified by The Lincoln Post from the original report by www.bbc.com.
