Category Archives: Match reports

By Tom Carter The Poachers beat the Pilgrims for only the third time in their history in the first meeting between the clubs in 5 years. On a perfect night for football, Boston Town continued their pre-season campaign at home to local neighbours, Boston United. The night before, United had played a full strength teamContinue reading “Poachers 2, Boston United 1”

By Tom Carter The last 10 minutes saw a dramatic end to the game which resulted an opening pre-season defeat for Martyn Bunce’s Boston Town. These sides both met last season at Harrowby’s place, Dickens Road, and ended in a shock defeat for the Poachers as they lost 4-0 to the hosts. This time, BostonContinue reading “Poachers 2, Harrowby 3”

Boston Town shared the spoils in a fiercely competitive derby to end the season. Lee Beeson struck after only two minutes but the visitors were level just five minutes later. There were chances at both ends throughout a game that ebbed and flowed and frequently threatened to boil over as tempers frayed. Luke White headedContinue reading “Poachers 1, Sleaford 1”

Boston Town completed a league double over newcomers Heather St John’s. Harry Limb opened the scoring after 21 minutes from the penalty spot and then doubled his tally nine minutes later. The visitors pulled one back on the stroke of half-time but the Poachers held on for an important victory. After a poor run ofContinue reading “Poachers 2, Heather 1”

Gary Edgley was upset to see his side slip to a late defeat after twice leading. He said the Poachers had dominated in the second half, but gifted three goals to the visitors. Fraser Bayliss had put the hosts 1-0 up early on, only for Nirvana to peg it back almost straight away. the sameContinue reading “Poachers 2, Leicester Nirvana 3”

Boston Town delivered one of their most pleasing performances of recent weeks – but it wasn’t enough to derail the Students’ juggernaut. Tom Mucklin gave the visitors the lead after 10 minutes which they held onto until the break with an impressive display. But Loughborough struck twice in the second half to claim the pointsContinue reading “Loughborough 2, Poachers 1”

Boston Town were left frustrated after being held at home by Eastwood. The visitors had plenty of possession in a disjointed first 45 minutes that saw few clear-cut chances for either side. Lee Beeson had the best opportunity right on half-time when a loose ball fell to him on the box but his instinctive shotContinue reading “Poachers 2, Eastwood 2”

Two late goals saw the Poachers get back to winning ways. Tom Mucklin got the all-important breakthrough in the 85 minute, scrambling home the loose ball after a shot from a long throw was saved. Sub Pharrell Waite then made it 2-0 with a minute of normal time left. In a game of few chances,Continue reading “Poachers 2, Melton 0”

Boston Town failed the halt the Long Eaton juggernaut as their winless run continued. The unbeaten league leaders showed exactly why they’re favourites for promotion.. The visitors – despite being without 5 key players – had chances of their own through Pharrell Waite and the returning Harry Limb. The Poachers battled hard but two lateContinue reading “Long Eaton 5, Poachers 0”