 Boston's demotion from the Southern Football League at the end of the 1960-61 season saw them replaced by Gainsborough Trinity for the 1961-62 competition.In the 1956-57 season, Scunthorpe United beat Lincoln City at Scunthorpe on 1 October 1956 (or 15 October)in the first semi-final with a goal by Jones, and Boston United beat Grimsby Town 2-0 in the second semi-final with goals by Bloomer (2), on 16 October 1956.The final was played at Scunthorpe United's ground on 11 May 1957(or 10 May), with Boston United beating Scunthorpe United 3-1.