Whitby Town home in on final-day escape from relegation against Cleethorpes Town

Whitby Town face a pivotal afternoon this Saturday as they aim to secure their NPL Premier Division status against Cleethorpes (3pm kick-off).

A point would be enough to guarantee Town’s safety, while victory would remove any doubt.

Blues skipper Lewis Hawkins put Town ahead at Leek early on but they ended up losing 3-2. Phot by Brian Murfieldplaceholder image
Blues skipper Lewis Hawkins put Town ahead at Leek early on but they ended up losing 3-2. Phot by Brian Murfield

Defeat, however, would leave their fate hinging on Prescot Cables’ result against Bamber Bridge - an outcome manager Lee Bullock and his side will be keen to avoid.

Whitby have endured a challenging run, recording just three wins in 2026.

Returning joint-boss Lee Bullock looks on during the loss at home to Gainsborough. Photo by Brian Murfieldplaceholder image
Returning joint-boss Lee Bullock looks on during the loss at home to Gainsborough. Photo by Brian Murfield

Their most recent outing saw them fall to a narrow 3-2 defeat at Leek Town, despite taking a first-half lead through Lewis Hawkins.

Cleethorpes arrive in mid-table, currently ninth, with neither relegation nor play-off qualification at stake.

They come into the fixture on a three-match winless run following a 1-0 loss to Hednesford Town last time out.

Tickets will be available on the day, priced at £13 for adults, £9 for concessions, and £5 for Under-18s.

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