Boston Town dug deep to earn a valuable goalless draw against high-flying Loughborough Students. It was always going to be a big ask for the patched-up Poachers to get anything from this game. The visitors arrived at the Mortgages For You Stadium having won 11 matches in a row. By contrast, Martyn Bunce was missingContinue reading “Poachers 0, L’boro Students 0”
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Poachers 2, Skegness 1
Boston Town came from behind to claim a deserved semi-final win against their local rivals. Promotion-chasing Skegness Town seemed to be on course to knock out the Lincs Senior Trophy holders when they took the lead with their first serious effort on goal. It was against the run of play when Ben Davison looped aContinue reading “Poachers 2, Skegness 1”
U14s go top
Boston Town U14s 3, Horncastle 1 Two goals from Edward Atkinson and one from Logan Bray earned Boston Town U14s another win. The 3 points moved them to the top of the Mid-Lincs Under 14A League table. The young Poachers are now unbeaten in their last 5 games, having won 4 of them.
Belper Utd 0, Poachers 1
Travis Portas and Fraser Bayliss were the heroes as Boston Town made it 3 away wins in a row. Martyn Bunce’s side suffered an early blow when the injured Layton Maddison had to be replaced by Will Langford after 19 minutes. Ten minutes later, Portas made a crucial penalty save to keep it goalless. ThatContinue reading “Belper Utd 0, Poachers 1”
Northgate 4, Poachers U18s 7
Boston Town’ s Under 18s got back to winning ways after theri cup exit last weekend. The first 2 goals came from Kacper Szymczak, who was clever enough to pounce on 2 rebounds from the keeper. Charlie Rigby’s 1st goal came from a curling free-kick from outside the area – and he followed up withContinue reading “Northgate 4, Poachers U18s 7”
Poachers 3, Saxilby 2
Boston Town U14s notched up another terrific victory to stay 2nd in the Mid-Lincs League. Goals from Edward Atkinson, Logan Bray and Ollie Vaughan were enough to defeat Saxilby Athletic Bears. The young Poachers have now won all 4 of their home games this season and Atkinson is top scorer in the league with 16Continue reading “Poachers 3, Saxilby 2”
Poachers 2, Sleaford 0
Boston Town bounced back to claim a famous derby win against their promotion-chasing rivals. Remarkably it was their first home victory in the league since September. Sleaford came into the game full of confidence after inflicting a shock defeat on Lincoln United a week earlier. By contrast, Poachers boss Martyn Bunce was exasperated by hisContinue reading “Poachers 2, Sleaford 0”
Poachers Cup 2024
We’re delighted to announce the Poachers Cup summer football tournament! If you fancy taking part in a fun, competitive tournament for all abilities, then contact Luke on 07889 763056. Entries will be on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Fixtures rearranged
Boston Town’s remaining fixtures for 2023-24 have been finalised – with several games being rearranged. The home game against Ashby Ivanhoe will now be on Saturday 10 February. Our scheduled trip to Pinchbeck United that day will be rearranged for Tuesday 5 March. The away fixture at Kimberley MW will take place on Saturday 9Continue reading “Fixtures rearranged”
Fordy joins 300 club
Congratulations to the inspirational Richard Ford on reaching the milestone of 300 appearances for Boston Town. He made his debut in a 4-2 home win over Oadby Town back in August 2015. Fordy is now established as a powerhouse in the centre of defence, but he has also shown he knows where the goal isContinue reading “Fordy joins 300 club”