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”
Category Archives: FA Vase
Poachers 1, Atherstone 3
Boston Town bowed out of the FA Vase as this tie finally took place a week later than originally planned. Midland League visitors Atherstone got off to a fast start, with goals from Lewis Collins and Ryan Quinn giving them a 2-0 lead inside the first 20 minutes. In his first game as Boston TownContinue reading “Poachers 1, Atherstone 3”
30 years on from Vase run
Today marks the 30th anniversary of our FA Vase semi-final 2nd leg against Taunton Town. A crowd of 1,785 flocked to Tattershall Road that day, the second biggest ever seen at the ground. It was bettered only by the 2,700 who watched Boston FC play Boston United in the FA Cup in October 1970, stillContinue reading “30 years on from Vase run”
Poachers 0, Worcester 2
The sun set on Boston Town’s FA Vase campaign in cruel fashion. Two late, late goals knocked them out after a thrilling 3rd round tie that could have gone either way. Worcester City struck two devastating blows in the dying minutes just as Martyn Bunce’s side were eyeing up another penalty shoot-out. The visitors areContinue reading “Poachers 0, Worcester 2”
Worcester matchday
Here’s some important matchday information for supporters planning to attend our FA Vase tie at home to Worcester City on Saturday 16 December ADMISSIONThere are no advance tickets on sale for this matchAdmission is £7, concessions £5Children aged 16 or under – free with a paying adult (one child per adult)Cash only on the gateCashContinue reading “Worcester matchday”
Boston Town and the FA Vase
Tom Carter has written a university assignment looking back at the Poachers’ famous FA Vase run of 1993-94 and comparing it to this season’s run. Tom is studying sports journalism at Huddersfield University and has given us permission to reproduce his assignment here ahead of the trip to Worceser City. An FA Vase run forContinue reading “Boston Town and the FA Vase”
Worcester matchday information
Here’s some important information for supporters travelling to Worcester for the FA Vase tie on Saturday. CAR PARKING The ground address is Claines Lane, Worcester WR3 7SS but a big crowd is expected and car parking is very limited. Do not park in any of the lanes surrounding the ground – anyone doing so willContinue reading “Worcester matchday information”
Worcester here we come
Two coachloads will set off for Worcester at the weekend for one of Boston Town’s biggest cup ties in recent years. They travel to Hellenic League promotion favourites Worcester City on Saturday (2 December) in the 3rd round of the FA Vase. A big Poachers contingent will be hoping to cheer their team on toContinue reading “Worcester here we come”
Poachers travel to Worcester
Boston Town have been given a very tough draw in the last 64 of the FA Vase – away at Worcester City. It’s the first time the Poachers have made it to the 3rd round proper of the competition since 2012-13. Only twice before in their history have they progressed beyond this stage. The tieContinue reading “Poachers travel to Worcester”
Poachers 1, Stone Old Alleynians 1
Richard Ford and Travis Portas were the heroes as the Poachers marched into the last 64 of the FA Vase. Ford grabbed the all-important equaliser after the hosts had trailed to the Staffordshire side. Then Portas pulled off 3 saves out of 3 in the penalty shootout. But the afternoon was overshadowed by a seriousContinue reading “Poachers 1, Stone Old Alleynians 1”