Boston Town bounced back to claim a famous derby win against their promotion-chasing rivals. Remarkably it was their first home victory in the league since September. Sleaford came into the game full of confidence after inflicting a shock defeat on Lincoln United a week earlier. By contrast, Poachers boss Martyn Bunce was exasperated by hisContinue reading “Poachers 2, Sleaford 0”
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Poachers 1, Heanor 3
Boston Town boss Martyn Bunce admits his team’s form is too erratic after they stumbled to a disappointing home defeat. The visitors cruised into a 3-goal lead within the opening 28 minutes. Joe Smith was also shown a red card after an off-the-ball incident to compound a frustrating afternoon. Bunce told Lincolnshire Non-League Radio hisContinue reading “Poachers 1, Heanor 3”
U18s 7, Horncastle 2
Boston Town U18s enjoyed a superb win on a pitch that was very heavy on the legs, Man of the match was Charlie Rigby, who netted 4 goals – but the whole of the front 3 had their shooting boots on. Pat Bad chipped in with 2 goals and Femmi Kisanji was also on theContinue reading “U18s 7, Horncastle 2”
Poachers 2, Eastwood CFC 2
Boston Town suffered injury-time agony as they ended all square against promotion-chasing Eastwood CFC. Martyn Bunce’s side led twice and thought they’d done enough for a first home league win since September. But an Alex Troke effort in the 3rd minute of added time hit the post and crept over the line to earn theContinue reading “Poachers 2, Eastwood CFC 2”
Deeping 1, Boston Town 2
Boston Town made it back-to-back away wins with a gritty derby triumph at Deeping. It was the Poachers’ first victory at the Haydon Whitham Stadium since 2016. Jordan Tate set them on their way to 3 points when his fierce drive into the box was deflected into the net after 8 minutes – his firstContinue reading “Deeping 1, Boston Town 2”
Poachers 1, Lincoln United 2
Lincoln United racked up their 11th consecutive league win to move level on points with Sherwood Colliery at the top of the table. But the Poachers can take heart from a performance which saw them push the Whites all the way. Jordan Nuttell put the hosts ahead after 28 minutes with his 9th goal ofContinue reading “Poachers 1, Lincoln United 2”
Skegness 0, Poachers 1
Boston Town gave their supporters a Boxing Day bonus by snatching an unexpected derby win at Skegness. Last season’s top scorer Fraser Bayliss rediscovered his shooting boots and his second-half goal was enough to secure all 3 points. Bayliss struck his first goal since September just minutes after coming back onto the pitch following aContinue reading “Skegness 0, Poachers 1”
Newark 4, Poachers 1
There was no festive cheer for Boston Town as they slumped to their heaviest defeat for nearly a year. Three points would have been a welcome Christmas present after their disappointing FA Vase exit, but Newark & Sherwood played the role of Scrooge to perfection. Martyn Bunce’s side found themselves 3-1 down at the breakContinue reading “Newark 4, Poachers 1”
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”
Wisbech 3, Poachers 1
Boston Town’s 6-match unbeaten run came to an end as Wisbech Town moved above them on goal difference in the United Counties League Premier North table. Jordan Nuttell got the visitors’ goal – his 7th of the season. He pounced on a defensive error to equalise almost immediately after the Fenmen had gone 1-0 ahead.Continue reading “Wisbech 3, Poachers 1”
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