Shaymen head to Lincolnshire
The Shaymen will be renewing rivalry with the Lincolnshire side, who they had two close games against in their promotion-winning 2016-17 season.
Gainsborough won 3-2 at The Northolme on September 13 but Halifax made their home advantage pay with a 2-1 success in the rematch on March 21.
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Hide AdWhile Billy Heath’s men came third in the table ahead of their play-offs success, Gainsborough finished fourth from bottom.
Heath will be looking for some progression in terms of fitness from his players after Saturday’s 4-2 victory away to fellow Calderdale side Brighouse Town.
The Shaymen are a little behind in their preparations with their summer break shunted backwards after a slightly extended last campaign.
Heath used a different team for each half at St Giles Road but tonight’s match is likely to be more formal.