By Charlie Fytche
đź“… Date: Saturday, 22 February
đź•’ Kick-off: 2:30pm
🏟 Venue: JRL Brickwork Stadium, NG31 9QY
🔍 The opposition: Newark & Sherwood United
Newark & Sherwood sit comfortably mid-table, with 11 wins from their 26 games so far this season. After the two sides battled to a draw just four weeks ago, this promises to be another tight and challenging contest!
đź“Š Recent form
Boston Town:
✅ 18/1/25 – Boston Town 4-0 Shirebrook Town
➖ 25/1/25 – Boston Town 2-2 Newark & Sherwood
✅ 01/2/25 – Boston Town 2-1 AFC Mansfield
✅ 08/2/25 – Boston Town 4-1 Melton Town
✅ 15/2/25 – Boston Town 5-0 Wisbech Town
Newark & Sherwood:
✅ 18/2/25 – Radford FC 1-3 Newark & Sherwood
✅ 15/2/25 – Newark & Sherwood 2-0 Shirebrook Town
➖ 01/2/25 – Lincoln United 0-0 Newark & Sherwood
➖ 25/1/25 – Boston Town 2-2 Newark & Sherwood
❌ 21/1/25 – Newark & Sherwood 1-2 Retford United
âš– Head-to-head record
➖ 25/1/25 – Boston Town 2-2 Newark & Sherwood
❌ 23/12/23 – Newark & Sherwood 4-1 Boston Town
➖ 04/11/23 – Boston Town 2-2 Newark & Sherwood
➖ 28/2/23 – Boston Town 0-0 Newark & Sherwood
✅ 25/10/22 – Newark & Sherwood 3-4 Boston Town
Boston Town have the slight edge in past encounters. Can the Poachers claim another vital three points this weekend?
🔥 Ones to watch
Boston Town:
🔵 Harry Limb – Fresh off a four-goal masterclass against Wisbech, Limb is in scintillating form, with over 30 goals to his name this season!
🔵 Layton Maddison – A standout performer last weekend, Maddison caused constant problems for Wisbech and will be eager to do the same again.
Newark & Sherwood United:
🟠Kieran Cummings – A prolific scorer with 28 goals in 37 games this season, including a hat-trick in Tuesday’s County Cup semi-final.
🟠Nykah Liburd-Hines – Newark’s shot-stopper has vast experience at step four with Carlton Town and Lincoln United, and he even played under Boston manager Chris Funnell!
🗣 Manager’s thoughts – Chris Funnell
“Saturday was a fantastic way to cap off our run of home games. Five goals, a clean sheet, and three points—the lads were brilliant. Once we found our rhythm, we dictated the game and were deserved winners.
This week has been another positive one, showing the togetherness and ambition we have here. Sixteen points from six games and adding Cotts to the squad highlight our intent as a club.
We’ve had numerous clubs approach us for Harry Limb—rightly so, as he’s the league’s best striker—but his loyalty is remarkable, and we’re delighted to have him leading the line.
That said, it’s not just about Harry. The whole squad has been superb, and the upcoming four games represent a tough challenge, starting with Newark & Sherwood away.
When we met last time, it was a hard-fought draw, and we’ll need to be at our best to get something from this game. That’s our goal: to keep this positive run going.”
📢 Final thoughts
It’s another big test for the Poachers as they hit the road. Can Boston Town extend their unbeaten streak and secure a crucial win? Be sure to get behind the lads this Saturday!
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