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”
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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”
Poachers 2, Pinchbeck 0
Boston Town overcame a dogged Pinchbeck United to secure a county cup semi-final spot. Their win was sealed with one of the longest-distance goals ever seen at the Mortgages For You Stadium. Liam Adams swept the ball home from well inside his own half in the 90th minute to make it 2-0. The visitors hadContinue reading “Poachers 2, Pinchbeck 0”
Heanor 0, Boston Town 0
The Poachers finally earned their first away league point of the season at the 6th time of asking. After 5 consecutive defeats on the road in the United Counties League Premier Division North, Martyn Bunce’s side battled out a hard-fought goalless draw. Substitute Patrik Bad came closest to snatching a win for the visitors whenContinue reading “Heanor 0, Boston Town 0”
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”
Poachers 2, Newark & Sherwood 2
Lucas Dakin scored a dramatic late goal on his debut to rescue an unlikely point for the Poachers. He pounced in the 89th minute just a minute after Richard Ford had given them a sniff with his first goal of the season. Dakin and fellow new signing Sisa Tuntulwana both came on in the secondContinue reading “Poachers 2, Newark & Sherwood 2”
Ingles 2, Poachers 3
Boston Town enjoyed a second successive cup win on the road. Two 2nd half goals from Liam Adams helped them through to the next round of the FA Vase.Skipper Lee Beeson had put them 1-0 up with a pinpoint free-kick after 22 minutes. Adams, who had gone close shortly before half-time, doubled their lead 3Continue reading “Ingles 2, Poachers 3”
Bourne 1, Poachers 1 (3-4 on pens)
Lincs Senior Trophy holders Boston Town pulled off an astonishing Houdini act to stay alive in this year’s competition. They looked certain to be dumped out at the first hurdle as they trailed deep into stoppage time at the end of the 90 minutes. Unbeaten Division One leaders Bourne Town had led through a fineContinue reading “Bourne 1, Poachers 1 (3-4 on pens)”
Sherwood Colliery 1, Poachers 0
For the third week in a row, Boston Town went down to a single-goal defeat. But they made a real fist of it against all-conquering Sherwood Colliery, who had smashed 10 goals in their previous 2 home league games. Martyn Bunce’s side gave as good as they got but the unbeaten league leaders condemned themContinue reading “Sherwood Colliery 1, Poachers 0”
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