Leek vs Gainsborough: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Leek prepare to host Gainsborough on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: NL Premier, Northern fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Leek, currently 15th in the standings with 32 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 17 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Gainsborough, sitting 7th with 40 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Leek and Gainsborough have favored Gainsborough, with Gainsborough claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Ilkeston, Leek recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Gainsborough's last outing came against Ashton United, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Leek are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Leek and Gainsborough are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Leek's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Gainsborough's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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