Preview: Warrington Town vs Gainsborough Trinity

Warrington Town gear up for more Northern Premier League action by welcoming Gainsborough Trinity to the Cal.Delivery Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Yellows extended their unbeaten home league run to nine games following last weekend's goalless draw against Morpeth Town.

Paul Carden's men, who have enjoyed a successful November since being resoundingly beaten away at Hebburn Town at the start of the month, picking up 11 points from a possible 18, will be hoping to continue their momentum into an important festive period.

Gainsborough Trinity, meanwhile, sit two points and two places below the Yellows in 10th, but the Holy Blues have three games in hand over Town, courtesy of their FA Cup and FA Trophy runs.

The two sides have already met this season, with Gainsborough emerging triumphant in a 2-0 victory at the Northolme in September.

Below, we've compiled everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.

Team news

There is unlikely to be much change to Paul Carden’s squad from last week’s draw against Morpeth Town.

Defender Troy Bourne was an unused substitute, his first appearance in a match day squad since he picked up an injury in the win over Ashton at the end of October.

None of the other sidelined players through injury are to return, with Matthew Tweedley and Mark Isong the two available players who didn’t feature in the 16 last weekend, and Isong has now returned to Bolton following the end of his loan spell.

Liam Isherwood preview

Warrington Town goalkeeper Liam Isherwood says he is enjoying the challenge of regular men's first team football following a move to the Cal.Delivery Stadium over the summer.

Following the expiry of his contract at Football League side Accrington Stanley, Isherwood joined the Yellows ahead of their return to the Northern Premier League.

He has featured 19 times in all competitions since then, and more recently has kept three clean sheets in his last five league games.

While non-league football is nothing new to Isherwood - the 23-year-old having previously spent time at Clitheroe, Stalybridge and Marine - he says the challenge of Step 3 football has been an exciting one.

"I've enjoyed playing regular men's football, where you're fighting for points every single week," Isherwood said.

"Initially, we weren't getting the points that we wanted this season, but performances have improved over the last few weeks and we're getting the goals and results that we deserve.

"A few of the signings, players like Niall [Watson], have helped a lot. We've got a bigger squad and more competition for places, and that will only benefit us in the long run when players are out injured.

"We've got a good group. There are no bad lads in there, and everyone is in it to move the team forward.

"After a difficult run of results, we've pulled together and everyone is pushing in the same direction, which isn't always the case at a lot of clubs."

Read the full interview with Liam Isherwood in Saturday's matchday programme, which will be available for just £3 as you enter the Cal.Delivery Stadium.

Match information

Saturday's Northern Premier League fixture at the Cal.Delivery Stadium kicks off at 3pm. Match tickets, available to buy online or at the turnstiles, are priced as follows:

Online ticket prices –

• Adults: £13
• Concessions: £9
• Under 16s: £3

*There is a £1 booking fee per transaction

Turnstile admission prices –

• Adults: £15
• Concessions: £10
• Under 16s: £3

For supporters who cannot attend, live audio coverage will be available on Yellows Radio.