Match Preview: Shirebrook v Boston Town

By Charlie Fytche

📅 Date: Saturday, 29th March
🕒 Kick-off: 3:00 PM
🏟 Venue: WH David Stadium, NG20 8TF

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🔍 The Opposition

Shirebrook Town are in a fight for survival and have responded by appointing Joe Tomlinson as manager and making seven new signings to strengthen their squad. Their last fixture was abandoned at half-time due to torrential weather, meaning they’ll be eager to get back into action this weekend.

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📊 Recent Form

Boston Town

✅ 18/02 | Newark & Sherwood 1-2 Boston Town
➖ 01/03 | Melton Town 1-1 Boston Town
✅ 08/03 | Heanor Town 0-1 Boston Town
❌ 15/03 | Boston Town 0-1 Lincoln United
➖ 22/03 | Deeping Rangers 1-1 Boston Town

Shirebrook Town

❌ 01/03 | Shirebrook Town 0-1 Kimberley Miners Welfare
❌ 04/03 | Shirebrook Town 0-2 Lincoln United
❌ 08/03 | Shirebrook Town 0-4 Eastwood
➖ 15/03 | Shirebrook Town 1-1 Wisbech Town
❌ 19/03 | Heanor Town 2-1 Shirebrook Town

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⚖ Head-to-Head Record

✅ 18/01 | Boston Town 4-0 Shirebrook Town

With only one previous meeting between the sides, this fixture is set to make history! Boston Town dominated the reverse fixture, taking the lead after just 14 seconds. They’ll be aiming for a similar outcome this time around.

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🔥 Ones to Watch

🔵 Boston Town

⚽ Matt Cotton
Scoring his first goal for ‘The Poachers’ last weekend, Cotton put in a standout performance that had fans buzzing. He’ll be eager to build on that momentum this Saturday.

🚀 Fraser Bayliss
Introduced in the 60th minute last game, Bayliss made a real impact, giving manager Chris a selection headache ahead of this weekend’s clash.

🔴 Shirebrook Town

👀 Callum Lytham
A proven goal scorer wherever he’s played, Lytham will be looking to open his account for ‘The Brooks’ and make his mark in this crucial fixture.

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📢 Final Thoughts

Both teams have plenty to play for, making this a fascinating contest. Boston Town will be aiming to solidify their playoff position, while Shirebrook Town are battling to avoid relegation. With high stakes on both sides, this could be a thrilling encounter for the neutrals!

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