Boston Town will be aiming for a 4th consecutive clean sheet at Selston this afternoon. And if they do so, it will be the first time they’ve achieved that feat for 12 years. Since conceding a late winner at Belper United 3 weeks ago, Martyn Bunce’s side have beaten Pinchbeck and Wisbech in the leagueContinue reading “Keeping it tight”
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Wisbech 0, Poachers 2
Boston Town picked up their first away win of the season with an impressive display against Wisbech. The Fenmen had won all three home games prior to this evening. But second half goals by Fraser Bayliss and Richard Ford earned Martyn Bunce’s side a valuable three points.Travis Portas and his defence will also be delightedContinue reading “Wisbech 0, Poachers 2”
Return to Wisbech
Boston Town are set to resume their rivalry with Wisbech Town after a gap of 5 years. The last time the clubs met was when the Fenmen finished runners-up in the United Counties League in 2017-18, earning them promotion to the Northern Premier League. The Poachers managed a league double over Wisbech that season, beatingContinue reading “Return to Wisbech”
Radford 0, Poachers 0 (3-1 on pens)
Boston Town bowed out of the FA Vase on a crazy afternoon. They had a real off-day with spot-kicks to allow UCL Division 1 high-flyers Radford to progress to the next round. The visitors had a chance to win the tie when they were awarded a penalty after 77 minutes but Hadlee Dunn saved HarryContinue reading “Radford 0, Poachers 0 (3-1 on pens)”
FA Vase is here
Our road to Wembley in the FA Vase starts this afternoon with an away tie at United Counties League Division 1 side Radford. The Poachers have happy memories of their last visit to Radford – in an FA Cup replay in 2017. Goals from Aaron Eyett and Jordan Nuttell saw Town held at home inContinue reading “FA Vase is here”
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”