368-mile trip as Boston United host Gateshead home game due to pitch issues
Boston United's Jakemans Stadium is to play host to Gateshead's "home" Blue Square Bet Premier fixture against Newport County - a 368-mile round trip.
Weather has forced the game to be postponed four times previously.
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Boston United's Jakemans Stadium
Boston's ground was the closest suitable A-Grade venue available to Gateshead in order to complete the fixture before the regular season's end on April 20.
Pitch issues at the Gateshead International Stadium, where the club are tenants, have forced the switch.
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The game will now take place on Thursday, March 28.
The Jakemans Stadium will be the sixth alternative venue for Gateshead games this season, with other fixtures planned at Hartlepool, York, Carlisle, Blyth and Middlesbrough.
Boston United secretary John Blackwell told the club website: “This is a unique scenario for Boston United.
"We were contacted by Gateshead to find out whether we would be able to help them out and we were pleased to assist.
“It will be quite novel having a Blue Square Bet Premier fixture played at The Jakemans Stadium between two sides hundreds of miles away from Boston.
“I am sure the match will generate some local interest.”
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