Category Archives: Match reports

Boston Town twice came from behind to earn a point in front of of a bumper derby crowd. Elliot Foster put the visitors in front after half an hour but Fraser Bayliss equalised 3 minutes into the second half. Last season’s top scorer for the Poachers was initially foiled by Deeping keeper Aaron Butcher butContinue reading “Poachers 2, Deeping 2”

Tom Carter reporting from Loughborough University The Poachers could count themselves a little unlucky to come away empty-handed from their first game of the season. Loughborough is one of the toughest grounds to visit in the United Counties League – so to go a goal down after only 3 minutes wasn’t an ideal start forContinue reading “Loughborough 2, Poachers 0”

By Tom Carter A Keaton Ward quickfire double resulted in the Poachers losing their first pre-season game of the season at home to Boston United. Football was back at the Mortgages For You Stadium on Saturday afternoon as local neighbours Boston United visited the Poachers to begin pre-season. Both sides were looking to start theirContinue reading “Poachers 1, Boston United 2”

Boston Town pulled off a remarkable second half comeback to end their season on a high. At the break, they trailed 2-0 and were down to 10 men. Jason Field was sent off for a foul that led to a penalty and the hosts’ second goal. But veteran Lori Borbely came on as a subContinue reading “Leicester Nirvana 2, Poachers 3”

by Tom Carter The Poachers signed off their home campaign by dispatching bottom markers Selston with 2 second half goals. It should have been more but Martyn Bunce will be happy enough after his side bounced back from the frustration of their midweek defeat at Melton. Boston had several chances in the opening minutes. FraserContinue reading “Poachers 2, Selston 0”

Boston Town suffered the cruellest of defeats as their energy-sapping schedule took its toll. A 3rd game in 5 days proved just too much for Martyn Bunce’s side. Lee Beeson gave them the lead with a shot from the edge of the box after 71 minutes but Melton inevitably finished the stronger.. Boston had playedContinue reading “Melton 3, Poachers 1”

by Tom Carter An 18th goal of the season from Fraser Bayliss gave Boston all three points at Heather St Johns after last week’s 3-0 thrashing to Sherwood Colliery, Martyn Bunce’s side travelled to 19th place Heather St Johns who were looking to get a decent result over Boston to try and escape relegation. FourContinue reading “Heather 0, Poachers 1”

Boston Town suffered a cup final hangover as they surrendered their 12-match unbeaten run to a powerful Sherwood Colliery side. Martyn Bunce dropped 3 of the starting XI from the Lincolnshire Senior Trophy Final to the bench – and his side came close to snatching an early lead as they forced the visiting keeper intoContinue reading “Poachers 0, Sherwood Colliery 3”

Boston Town landed their first silverware for 14 years with a commanding cup final performance. Skipper Lee Beeson lifted the Lincolnshire Senior Trophy at a rain-soaked Jakemans Community Stadium. Jordan Nuttell gave the Poachers an ideal start when he fired home in the 8th minute after Deeping keeper Dan George fumbled Fraser Bayliss’s whipped inContinue reading “Poachers 2, Deeping 0”

By Tom Carter Boston Town went 10 unbeaten on Saturday afternoon but they couldn’t find all 3 points away at struggling AFC Mansfield. Before the game, Martyn Bunce’s side had had a good week with wins against both Belper United and Kimberley Miners Welfare at home. AFC Mansfield sat in 18th place with Boston inContinue reading “AFC Mansfield 1, Poachers 1”