Boston Town returned to winning ways – but made hard work of their victory. Martyn Bunce’s side were dominant in the first half on Eastwood’s 3G pitch, but only had one goal to show for their efforts at the break. Harry Limb was felled in the box after some nimble footwork and Lee Beeson convertedContinue reading “Eastwood 1, Poachers 2”
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Poachers 1, Heather St John’s 1
by Tom Carter The Poachers were left to rue missed chances as they drew with Heather St John’s on Saturday afternoon. Going into the game, Town had won their last three league games – and in all competitions, in their last five, they had scored 13 goals and only conceded 1. This time they wereContinue reading “Poachers 1, Heather St John’s 1”
Poachers 7, Grantham 1
The Poachers eased into the next round of the Sports Ground Development UCL Cup against lower-grade Grantham Town Academy. Martyn Bunce’s side were ruthless in the last 20 minutes, adding a further 4 goals as the visitors tired. Read on to see how the action unfolded… 89 – GOAL! Another one for Bayliss to completeContinue reading “Poachers 7, Grantham 1”
Selston 0, Poachers 3
Boston Town made it 4 clean sheets in a row for the first time for 12 years.. Gary Bull and Jonny Rowan were still playing last time they managed a quartet of shut-outs – that was in April 2010. Lee Beeson registered his first goal of the season when he converted a 28th minute penaltyContinue reading “Selston 0, Poachers 3”
Wisbech 0, Poachers 2
Boston Town picked up their first away win of the season with an impressive display against Wisbech. The Fenmen had won all three home games prior to this evening. But second half goals by Fraser Bayliss and Richard Ford earned Martyn Bunce’s side a valuable three points.Travis Portas and his defence will also be delightedContinue reading “Wisbech 0, Poachers 2”
Radford 0, Poachers 0 (3-1 on pens)
Boston Town bowed out of the FA Vase on a crazy afternoon. They had a real off-day with spot-kicks to allow UCL Division 1 high-flyers Radford to progress to the next round. The visitors had a chance to win the tie when they were awarded a penalty after 77 minutes but Hadlee Dunn saved HarryContinue reading “Radford 0, Poachers 0 (3-1 on pens)”
Poachers 1, Pinchbeck 0
A Liam Adams goal on the stroke of half-time gave the Poachers a narrow win over buoyant Pinchbeck. After the heatwave, the rain lashed down as Martyn Bunce’s edged a valuable 3 points in front of a healthy derby crowd. Town: Portas, Field, J Tate, Wilson, Ford, Beeson (Mucklin), Bayliss, Maddison, Limb, Young (Waddington), Adams;Continue reading “Poachers 1, Pinchbeck 0”
Belper Utd 3, Poachers 2
Boston Town’s 5-match unbeaten league run came to an end in a topsy-turvy encounter Newcomers Belper United took an early lead in sweltering conditions before Marshall Young equalised almost immediately. Liam Adams gave the visitors a 2-1 lead at the break but the hosts quickly levelled in the second half and then turned the gameContinue reading “Belper Utd 3, Poachers 2”
Harborough 3, Poachers 0
The Poachers succumbed to higher-grade opponents on their artifiicial pitch. This FA Cup replay was always a tough task but Martyn Bunce’s side bowed out with their heads held high. Williams gave the hosts an early lead, before Jordan Nuttell came close to equalising. At the interval, with the score only 1-0, the visitors wereContinue reading “Harborough 3, Poachers 0”
Poachers 0, Harborough 0
Boston Town held their higher-grade opponents in the FA Cup – and gave them a scare or two on the way. Harborough are unbeaten since February and enjoyed a stunning year in the United Counties League South last season, winning the title to earn promotion to Step 4 for the first time in their history.Continue reading “Poachers 0, Harborough 0”
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