Boston Town will again bid to break their duck against Grantham Town at weekend – at the 19th attempt. Their winless record against the Gingerbreads is their worst against any club. The two clubs have previously met 18 times over the past 61 years – and Grantham have won 15 of those games, with threeContinue reading “Poachers aim to end Grantham hoodoo”
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Poachers 3, Rugby Borough 2
Boston Town are rapidly becoming the comeback kings of the Pitching In Northern Premier League Midlands Division. This time it was Tom Siddons who struck a dramatic late winner to beat Rugby Borough. Remarkably it’s the second time in three home games that the the Poachers have won 3-2 after trailing 2-0. Chris Funnell’s menContinue reading “Poachers 3, Rugby Borough 2”
Long Eaton preview
Boston Town resume their 58-year rivalry with Long Eaton United on Tuesday (29 September). The Poachers travel to Derbyshire to face a team who are without a win in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Midlands Division so far this season and are bottom of the table. Remarkably, the last four seasons that our clubsContinue reading “Long Eaton preview”
Bedworth preview
Boston Town make their first ever trip to Bedworth United at the weekend. It’s not the first meeting between the two clubs – we’ve twice met before in the FA Trophy. In November 1978, the Poachers pulled off a fine 3-0 home win thanks to goals by Nick Mallinder, Martin Johnson and Pete Barker. ThatContinue reading “Bedworth preview”
Cleethorpes preview
We switch focus on Tuesday evening to the Lincolnshire Senior Cup when we host Cleethorpes Town. It promises to be an exciting encounter – not only is it a first ever meeting between the two clubs, but it’s also our first ever tie in the county’s premier knockout competition. And if any further incentive wasContinue reading “Cleethorpes preview”
Belper Town preview
Many thanks to Boston Town Supporters’ Group for being our match day sponsor against Belper Town this weekend. All supporters’ group members at the game can get a complimentary drinks voucher to be used at the snack hut – just collect your voucher from the club shop. Boston Town will face the Nailers on SaturdayContinue reading “Belper Town preview”
Poachers sent to Coventry
The Poachers return to action on Wednesday (9 September) with a long midweek trip to Coventry United. It will be a first ever meeting of the two clubs. Coventry United were formed in 2013 in response to Coventry City’s decision to move their home matches to Northampton. After starting in the Midland Combination Division Two, they’veContinue reading “Poachers sent to Coventry”
Weekend off for the Poachers
Boston Town have a blank weekend because their scheduled opponents Nuneaton Town are in FA Cup action. The Poachers next play on Wednesday 9 September, when they face a long away trip to Coventry United in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Midlands Division. Kick-off is 7.45pm. Their next home game will be against BelperContinue reading “Weekend off for the Poachers”
Bank Holiday Monday preview
Boston Town have a 48-hour turnaround as we entertain Bourne Town in tasty-looking derby on August Bank Holiday Monday. It will be the first time we’ve met since the Wakes won on penalties in the United Counties League Premier North play-off final in April 2025. That game was watched by 1,781 at Abbey Lawn –Continue reading “Bank Holiday Monday preview”
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”
