Former United Counties League side Brackley Town will be in the spotlight this weekend when their FA Cup tie against Notts County is shown live on TV. Oddly, Poachers fans might remember them as being whipping boys in the three seasons when our paths crossed from 1991 to 1994. Brackley finished rock bottom of theContinue reading “All eyes on FA Cup minnows”
Category Archives: FA Cup
Sporting Khalsa 2, Poachers 0
Boston Town were knocked out of the FA Cup in Tuesday night’s replay despite a valiant effort against higher league opponents. They succumbed 2-0 to Northern Premier League Division One West side Sporting Khalsa. It was a depleted Poachers side that made the long midweek trip to the West Midlands. Matt Cotton, whose stoppage timeContinue reading “Sporting Khalsa 2, Poachers 0”
Hereford await replay winners
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”
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”
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, 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”
FA Cup and FA Vase draws
Boston Town have been drawn at home to Kimberley MW in the FA Cup. The Extra Preliminary Round tie will take place at the Mortgages For You Stadium on Saturday 2 August. The winners of that game will then be away to GNG Oadby or Newark & Sherwood in the Preliminary Round on Saturday 16Continue reading “FA Cup and FA Vase draws”
Long Eaton 3, Poachers 2
Boston Town bowed out of the FA Cup despite taking a shock early lead. They started the game as underdogs against a Long Eaton side from the higher Northern Premier League. Martyn Bunce’s team were also hampered by the loss of no fewer than 3 defenders after Dan Worthington and Jason Field joined Luke WilsonContinue reading “Long Eaton 3, Poachers 2”
Poachers 1, Sileby 0
Boston Town advanced to the FA Cup preliminary round for the first time in 4 years. They dominated their home replay against Northampton Sileby Rangers but only had one goal to show for it. Harry Limb grabbed what proved to be the winner on the stroke of half-time. He prodded home from close range afterContinue reading “Poachers 1, Sileby 0”
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