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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”

Keeping it tight

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”

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”