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A tale of two pitches as dry weather hits clubs

A tale of two pitches as dry weather hits clubs
BBC England Saturday 08 August 2026, 06:20 UTC 1 min read
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While Gainsborough Trinity are hoping for rain, Spalding United are enjoying a new artificial pitch.

While Gainsborough Trinity are hoping for rain, Spalding United are enjoying a new artificial pitch.
Gainsborough Trinity (ORG) Spalding United (LOCATION)
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