Boston Town suffered a first defeat in 7 games as two ex-players came back to haunt them. Jacob Fenton and Joe Smith both struck in the last quarter of a hard-fought derby contest. The Poachers had the edge in the first half but – as against Heather St John’s on Saturday – couldn’t convert anyContinue reading “Law of the ex”
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Sleaford preview
Martyn Bunce is expecting high-flying Sleaford to be on the front foot when they come to the Mortgages For You Stadium tomorrow. The mouth-watering local derby follows a disappointing 1-1 draw against Heather St John’s at the weekend. The Poachers dominated the game but their finishing was often wayward. Bunce told Lincolnshire League Radio itContinue reading “Sleaford preview”
Poachers 1, Heather St John’s 1
by Tom Carter The Poachers were left to rue missed chances as they drew with Heather St John’s on Saturday afternoon. Going into the game, Town had won their last three league games – and in all competitions, in their last five, they had scored 13 goals and only conceded 1. This time they wereContinue reading “Poachers 1, Heather St John’s 1”
Thanks for your support!
We’re grateful to Finest Finish for becoming yet another local business supporting Boston Town in 2022-23: Everyone at the club is really grateful for the amazing support we’re getting – you’ll notice new advertising signage at the Mortgages For You Stadium for all these too: Beesons of Boston LtdBear Football AcademyMJS RoofingBates and Elsom PlumbingContinue reading “Thanks for your support!”
Home draw for Poachers
Boston Town have been given a home draw in the 1st round of the UCL Sports Ground Development League Cup. With 16 matches in the preliminary round delayed following last weekend’s postponements, no dates have been fixed yet. Here’s the draw in full: Cogenhoe United or Rainworth Miners Welfare v West BridgfordNewark & Sherwood UnitedContinue reading “Home draw for Poachers”
County cup switch
Boston Town will play their Lincs Senior Trophy tie against Grantham Town Academy at the Mortgages For You Stadium. The Poachers were supposed to be the away team – but there have been pitch problems at South Kesteven Stadium. The Gingerbreads hit the national news because of damage caused by crows. The 1st round gameContinue reading “County cup switch”
FA update
The FA has issued an updated on the resumption of football following last week’s postponement of all fixtures:
Seventh heaven
Boston Town’s thumping win against Grantham Town Academy was the first time they’ve scored 7 at home for 16 years. Last time their home supporters were treated to such a goalfest was in September 2006 when they beat Ford Sports Daventry 7-1. Lori Borbely was on the scoresheet that day – as well as GaryContinue reading “Seventh heaven”
Poachers 7, Grantham 1
The Poachers eased into the next round of the Sports Ground Development UCL Cup against lower-grade Grantham Town Academy. Martyn Bunce’s side were ruthless in the last 20 minutes, adding a further 4 goals as the visitors tired. Read on to see how the action unfolded… 89 – GOAL! Another one for Bayliss to completeContinue reading “Poachers 7, Grantham 1”
Selston 0, Poachers 3
Boston Town made it 4 clean sheets in a row for the first time for 12 years.. Gary Bull and Jonny Rowan were still playing last time they managed a quartet of shut-outs – that was in April 2010. Lee Beeson registered his first goal of the season when he converted a 28th minute penaltyContinue reading “Selston 0, Poachers 3”