Gainsborough Trinity break astonishing record they've held for 145 years

By James Kilpatrick
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Gainsborough have been (incredibly) longstanding members of English football's sixth tier... until now

Gainsborough threw away a two-goal lead against AFC Telford on Saturday, as a double from Marcus Dinanga and another strike from Shane Sutton condemned Trinity to their 24th loss of the season.

The defeat meant Gainsborough have been relegated for the first time in their history, having been formed in 1873.

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James Kilpatrick