Derby day! Boston Town and Sleaford Town return to action at DWB Stadium this evening

Fans allowed in on first come, first served basis...
Boston and Sleaford will meet on December 28 for the second year in a row.Boston and Sleaford will meet on December 28 for the second year in a row.
Boston and Sleaford will meet on December 28 for the second year in a row.

Boston Town and Sleaford Town will lock horns tonight as the two United Counties League Premier Division rivals meet at the DWB Stadium.

The two Lincolnshire rivals will return to action for the first time since November 3.

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Greens boss Jamie Shaw believes the Poachers - who have brought in former Burnley youngster Harry Limb on loan - are favourites to win the contest, but is eager to cause an upset.

Up to 150 fans will be allowed to attend tonight's contest (KO 7.45pm), on a first come, first served basis.

New coronavirus guidance has been issued for supporters attending non-league games in tier three areas, such as Boston.

Regulations state that: spectators must remain two metres apart in single household groups; spectators must be evenly spread around the pitch, one row deep only; the number of spectators admitted to covered areas will be restricted - this is to prevent any congregation; failure to comply may result in capacity being reduced for future games or clubs being forced to play behind closed doors.

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This new guidance was issued to leagues including the United Counties League on Christmas Eve following news of the more transmissible strain of Covid-19.

The FA said: "The need for spectators to follow this guidance has never been more imperative."