We can confirm that the date and venue for the 2026 Lincolnshire FA County Senior Cup Final between Grimsby Town and Boston United has been rearranged.
Following Wealdstone FC’s progression in the FA Trophy, the National League have rescheduled the league fixture between Boston United and Wealdstone to Tuesday 14th April 2026. As this league fixture takes precedence, it has been necessary to rearrange the County Senior Cup Final that was originally scheduled for the same evening.
The final will now take place on Tuesday 21st April 2026, with a 7pm kick-off.
Change of Venue
Unfortunately, due to the revised date, Lincoln City are no longer able to stage the fixture at the LNER Stadium as originally planned.
Following discussions and agreement between all parties, it has been confirmed that Boston United will now host the final at the Jakemans Community Stadium.
While it is disappointing that the game cannot be held at the LNER Stadium as initially planned, the Jakemans Community Stadium provides a fitting venue to host the County Senior Cup Final.
Ticket Information
Ticket prices for the final will be:
- Adults: £11
- Concessions (65+ and Under 18s): £8
Further information regarding ticket sales will be communicated in due course.
We will provide supporters with additional updates as soon as they become available.
Road To The Final
Town booked their place in the final with an impressive 2-0 victory over Cleethorpes Town in a fiercely contested semi-final at the HBS Plant Hire Stadium.
Clarke Oduor fired the Mariners into an early lead before Andy Cook marked his first start since returning to the Club with a goal from the penalty spot seven minutes before half-time. After the break, Cleethorpes applied sustained pressure, but Town defended superbly, with Seb Auton producing a string of excellent saves to secure a clean sheet and send David Artell’s side into their first County Senior Cup final in 12 years.
The journey has demonstrated both resilience and the strength of the Club’s pathway. Town progressed through a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Scunthorpe United in the quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw, with Charlie Casper saving the decisive spot-kick. A youthful Mariners side blended Academy prospects with senior experience throughout the competition.
Boston United secured their place in the final with a 3-1 victory over Lincoln United, setting up an exciting showdown under the lights.
A Competition Steeped In History
The Lincolnshire Senior Cup has a proud tradition dating back to 1935-36, with Town among its most successful clubs. The Mariners have lifted the trophy on numerous occasions, including a dominant spell in the early 1990s and most recently in 2014-15.
Overall, Town have won the competition 15 times, placing us among the most successful sides in the county’s modern senior era.
Before 1935, the County Senior Trophy served as Lincolnshire’s premier county competition. Town were also prominent in that tournament, winning it multiple times between 1885 and 1933, underlining the Club’s long-standing county pedigree stretching back well over a century.
Victory in April would see the Mariners add another chapter to that proud history.
Looking Ahead
The Mariners will now prepare for what promises to be a special occasion at the Jakemans Community Stadium, with silverware on the line and county bragging rights at stake.
We look forward to seeing plenty of Town support on the night.
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