It’s cup night for The Gingerbreads as Grantham Town head to The Rail to face Retford FC in the Second Round of the UCL Cup, with a place in the last sixteen up for grabs.

The Gingerbreads progressed from the first round in style, showing both attacking flair and defensive resilience, and they’ll need plenty of both against a lively Retford outfit who have made The Rail a tough place to visit this season.

Retford currently sit mid-table in the United Counties League North Division but have a reputation for being dangerous in knockout competitions. They’ll be eager to test Grantham’s mettle under the lights and will fancy their chances of an upset against higher-tier opposition.

Cup nights always have a touch of unpredictability — and Grantham’s travelling fans will be hoping that magic falls their way this time. Victory would keep the Gingerbreads’ cup dreams alive and inject renewed confidence heading into the weekend’s league action.

Admission is available on the gate — come and back The Gingerbreads on the road!
?? Let’s keep the cup run rolling!

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