January 1882

• Sunday 29th January

  Grantham Victoria

  A

  Home Score

  2

  Away Score

  2

  Club known as Trinity Recreationists. This match, in the Lincolnshire Challenge Cup, is the club's first competitive game. HT:1-1

February 1882

• Sunday 12th February

  Grantham Victoria

  H

  Home Score

  3

  Away Score

  1

• Sunday 26th February

  Spilsby Town

  H

  Home Score

  5

  Away Score

  3

  Date of match estimated. Club known as Trinity Recreationists. Half-time 4-0. Result disputed by Spilsby and a replay ordered.

March 1882

• Sunday 5th March

  Spilsby Town

  N

  Date of match estimated. Match to be played at Grimsby. Trinity, as a protest against the decision made on the first game, did not turn up.