 In 1958-59, Lincoln City beat Boston United in the first semi-final on 29 September 1958 and Scunthorpe United beat Grimsby Town in the other semi-final on 9 October 1958.Scunthorpe United went on to beat Lincoln City in the final on 17 November 1958.In 1959-60, Lincoln City beat Scunthorpe United in one semi-final and Boston United beat Grimsby Town 2-1 in the other semi-final played on 27 October 1959.