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Limbo strikes from free-kick

Have another look at Harry Limb’s stunning goal against Nantwich Town.

By Jez Ashberry The Poachers were edged out of the FA Trophy at the first time of asking at a rain-soaked Mortgages For You Stadium. The slippery turf made conditions difficult for both sides, and in a game of few clear-cut chances the visitors made the most of their opportunities. Nantwich Town from the NorthernContinue reading “Poachers 1, Nantwich Town 2”

Poachers exit FA Trophy

Boston Town were knocked out of the FA Trophy by Nantwich Town this afternoon despite a stunning goal by Harry Limb direct from a free-kick.

FA Trophy revisited

Boston Town are back in the FA Trophy for the first time in 43 years. Our tie at home to Nantwich Town at the weekend sees the Poachers return to a competition we last entered in 1983. The club have had many memorable moments in the FA Trophy, most notably when we knocked out theContinue reading “FA Trophy revisited”

Poachers pitch-side: Carlton

Get up close to the action as James Lovelace re-lives Tuesday night’s 2-1 defeat at Carlton.

‘We have to learn from it’

Watch Chris Funnell’s verdict after his side were edged out by Carlton Town.

Bank holiday double header

Boston Town have a mouthwatering home double header coming up over the bank holiday weekend. On Saturday (29 August), we face Nantwich Town in our first FA Trophy tie for 43 years. And local rivals Bourne Town are the visitors on Monday 31 August in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Midlands Division. Both gamesContinue reading “Bank holiday double header”

Carlton 2, Poachers 1

Boston Town lost an away match for the first time since February, despite Zak Munton’s late goal. After a promising start, the Poachers had to make an early substitution as Jordan Tate replaced Layton Maddison, who had previously received treatment after going down off the ball. The hosts then went 1-0 up after 35 minutesContinue reading “Carlton 2, Poachers 1”

As it happened: Carlton v Poachers

FULL TIME – Free kick comes to nothing and Boston Town go home empty-handed. But it was a stirring finish and the Poachers remain in a healthy enough league position – 11th as it stands. 90+ Town have a free kick in a dangerous area. 90 mins – Five additional minutes to play. Can theContinue reading “As it happened: Carlton v Poachers”

Preview: Carlton Town away

Boston Town return to league action on Tuesday night (25 August) as they make their first ever trip to Carlton Town. The two clubs have only ever met once before. That was in August 2017, when the Poachers pulled off an upset by beating the Nottinghamshire club 3-2 in the FA Cup. Will Britton andContinue reading “Preview: Carlton Town away”