Boston Town twice came from behind to make it seven points from their last three games. Having overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Barwell in midweek, they again showed their resilience by twice clawing their way back into the game against Coleshill. After a goalless first half, the match roared into life with three goalsContinue reading “Poachers 2, Coleshill 2”
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Poachers 3, Barwell 2
Boston Town staged a remarkable comeback to make it two wins in a row. They trailed 2-0 at half-time but stunned the visitors after the break to climb up to fifth in the Northern Premier League Midlands table. Barwell took the lead after 13 minutes through Charlie Dowd, despite appeals from the home side forContinue reading “Poachers 3, Barwell 2”
Bedworth 0, Poachers 2
Chris Funnell praised his side’s discipline and bravery after an impressive victory at Bedworth United. He said his team produced the perfect away performance against a team who are riding high in the table. Goals in each half by Tom Siddons and Harry Limb ended the Poachers’ eight-match winless run. Siddons opened the scoring afterContinue reading “Bedworth 0, Poachers 2”
Poachers 0, Cleethorpes 1
Boston Town bowed out of the Lincs Senior Cup in their first ever tie in the competition. But they put up a spirited showing against a side who are flying high at the top of the Northern Premier League Premier Division table. The Owls scored the only goal of the game after 31 minutes whenContinue reading “Poachers 0, Cleethorpes 1”
Poachers 0, Belper Town 3
By Jez Ashberry The Poachers’ winless run stretched to seven games after visitors Belper Town gave them what manager Chris Funnell called a footballing lesson at the Mortgages For You Stadium. Town’s new keeper Jake West was voted man of the match, but even his heroics in the Boston goal couldn’t deny an impressive BelperContinue reading “Poachers 0, Belper Town 3”
Coventry Utd 0, Poachers 0
Boston Town earned a precious point in a goalless draw after a long midweek trek to the West Midlands. But Chris Funnell’s side could have snatched victory at the death. They had a huge chance in the final minute of added time when a cross from Kris Zaluzinskis fell to Ted Gibbons but he pulledContinue reading “Coventry Utd 0, Poachers 0”
Poachers 1, Bourne Town 1
Boston Town ended their losing streak in a close derby at home to Bourne Town. Remarkably, it was their first draw of the whole of 2026. Since their goalless game away at Skegness Town in December, Chris Funnell’s side have played 23 games, winning 15 and losing 8. Zak Munton gave the home side anContinue reading “Poachers 1, Bourne Town 1”
Poachers 1, Nantwich Town 2
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”
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”
Poachers 0, Sherwood Colliery 1
Boston Town manager Chris Funnell says his side have to recover their levels quickly after they suffered a second successive defeat. Just days after their long winning run was ended, they were beaten again, this time by the team they edged out in last season’s race for promotion. Sherwood Colliery started brightly as they soughtContinue reading “Poachers 0, Sherwood Colliery 1”
