Boston Town are tantalisingly close to a massive FA Cup 2nd qualifying round tie. They will be at home to National League North side Hereford if they can beat Sporting Khalsa in their replay on Tuesday night. Hereford’s Edgar Street ground was the scene of one of the most famous FA Cup giantkillings of allContinue reading “Hereford await replay winners”
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Poachers 1, Sporting Khalsa 1
Boston Town kept their FA Cup hopes alive with a last-gasp equaliser. They looked to be heading out of the famous old competition as they trailed 1-0 going into stoppage time. But Chris Funnell’s side have a never-day-die spirit – and Matt Cotton headed the leveller in the 93rd minute to send the Poachers fansContinue reading “Poachers 1, Sporting Khalsa 1”
Tattershall Road is 60 years old
Happy 60th birthday to the Mortgages For You Stadium! It was on 21 August 1965 that the first competitive match was played at the Tattershall Road ground. Boston FC, the forerunners of the club we know today as Boston Town, ran out 2-0 winners against Cresswell Colliery in the Central Alliance. The goals were scoredContinue reading “Tattershall Road is 60 years old”
Poachers 4, Newark & Sherwood 1
No wonder Jimmy Greaves used to say it was a funny old game. On Saturday, neither side mustered much in the way of shots on target. So Boston Town fans could have been forgiven for feeling apprehensive when they saw that last season’s top two scorers Harry Limb and Jordan Nuttell would both miss thisContinue reading “Poachers 4, Newark & Sherwood 1”
Newark & Sherwood 0, Poachers 0
Boston Town face an FA Cup replay after a forgettable goalless draw against Newark & Sherwood. Chris Funnell’s side had the better of the few clear-cut chances that were created by either side. Fraser Bayliss shot wide in the first half and the Highwaymen keeper Liam Flitton pulled off a superb save to deny LaytonContinue reading “Newark & Sherwood 0, Poachers 0”
Poachers 2, Newark Town 1
Boston Town snatched a dramatic win against the league leaders. In a crazy finish, Newark Town twice thought they were going to claim all 3 points, only to lose right at the death. The visitors were awarded a 90th minute penalty with the score at 1-1 – but Travis Portas pulled off a superb blockContinue reading “Poachers 2, Newark Town 1”
Ashby Ivanhoe 1, Poachers 2
Boston Town showed great resilience to secure their first league victory of the season. They trailed at Ashby Ivanhoe 1-0 at half-time but came back after the break to win 2-1. The Poachers had the opportunity to take an early lead when they were awarded a penalty in the opening two minutes for a foulContinue reading “Ashby Ivanhoe 1, Poachers 2”
Poachers 2, Kimberley MW 0
Fraser Bayliss reached 80 goals for the club as Boston Town earned a place in the FA Cup Preliminary Round. He went neck and neck with Jordan Nuttell, who also reached the landmark at Wisbech on Tuesday. This was arguably a much more satisfying goal as it set Chris Funnell’s side on course for victoryContinue reading “Poachers 2, Kimberley MW 0”
Travel alert for Wisbech
If you’re travelling to our first away league game of the season on Tuesday (29 July), please note the following the travel advice issued by Wisbech Town. Kick-off at Fountain Fresh Park is 7.45pm.
Poachers 2, Heanor 2
by Simon Ashberry, with additional reporting by Jez Ashberry Boston Town salvaged a draw in a tough opening league game against much-fancied Heanor Town. Chris Funnell’s side started well and thought they’d taken the lead on 13 minutes when Kris Zalusinskis slotted home after Ted Gibbons had hit the post. An offside flag ruled thatContinue reading “Poachers 2, Heanor 2”
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