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Charity game

Thanks to everyone who supported the Old Leake v Burnley Shadow Youth Team charity game. The match took place at the Mortgages For You Stadium in aid of the Butterfly Hospice Trust. Old Leake said: “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown by so many. It was a great afternoon enjoyed by all thoseContinue reading “Charity game”

Let there be light

As the nights start to draw in, Boston Town are pleased to reveal their latest ground improvements. A big shout out to new director Chris Chapman for sorting out brand new lighting for the main turnstile and tea bar area at the Mortgages For Stadium. What a transformation! Spectators should really notice the difference, particularlyContinue reading “Let there be light”

Poachers 1, Pinchbeck 0

A Liam Adams goal on the stroke of half-time gave the Poachers a narrow win over buoyant Pinchbeck. After the heatwave, the rain lashed down as Martyn Bunce’s edged a valuable 3 points in front of a healthy derby crowd. Town: Portas, Field, J Tate, Wilson, Ford, Beeson (Mucklin), Bayliss, Maddison, Limb, Young (Waddington), Adams;Continue reading “Poachers 1, Pinchbeck 0”

Fixture shuffle

Martyn Bunce’s side face a tasty local derby at home to Pinchbeck on Tuesday (16 August). And they will be keen to register a first victory – especially as they have a blank Saturday on 20 August. The home fixture against Sleaford Town, which had initially been brought forward to that afternoon, has now beenContinue reading “Fixture shuffle”

Belper Utd 3, Poachers 2

Boston Town’s 5-match unbeaten league run came to an end in a topsy-turvy encounter Newcomers Belper United took an early lead in sweltering conditions before Marshall Young equalised almost immediately. Liam Adams gave the visitors a 2-1 lead at the break but the hosts quickly levelled in the second half and then turned the gameContinue reading “Belper Utd 3, Poachers 2”

Return to Belper

Boston Town head to Belper this weekend for the first time in 16 years. The Poachers used to be in the same league as Belper Town for nearly 20 years – but this time it’s Belper United who will be the hosts. United currently play at Belper Town’s Christchurch Meadow ground. Last time we wereContinue reading “Return to Belper”

Thanks for your support!

We’re grateful to these local businesses for supporting Boston Town in 2022-23: Sills and BetteridgeCircca Window Cleaning ServicesShire Toilet Hire You’ll see their signs around the ground next time you’re at the Mortgages For You Stadium. More advertisers All our major sponsors If you’re interesting in being an advertiser or sponsor, just contact us toContinue reading “Thanks for your support!”

Draws galore

You may not have noticed but Boston Town have drawn 5 games in a row. And that’s just one short of their all-time record number of consecutive draws! This run is split over 2 seasons – the Poachers finished 2021-22 with 1-1 draws with Holbeach and Sleaford before starting the new campaign with 3 moreContinue reading “Draws galore”

Harborough 3, Poachers 0

The Poachers succumbed to higher-grade opponents on their artifiicial pitch. This FA Cup replay was always a tough task but Martyn Bunce’s side bowed out with their heads held high. Williams gave the hosts an early lead, before Jordan Nuttell came close to equalising. At the interval, with the score only 1-0, the visitors wereContinue reading “Harborough 3, Poachers 0”

‘Lads gave everything’ – Bunny

Martyn Bunce has praised his team’s commitment after they held Northern Premier League Harborough to a draw in the FA Cup. He said it was another tough game against a good side from a higher level. Bunce told Darren Trapps on Lincolnshire Non-League Radio: “From our perspective, I think that’s our first clean sheet soContinue reading “‘Lads gave everything’ – Bunny”