Zak Munton scored his first goal since August as Boston Town earned a point at in-form Belper United. The 2-2 draw was enough to keep the Poachers in second place in the United Counties League Premier North. But they’ll feel frustrated not to have won after leading 2-0 at the break. Matt Cotton kept upContinue reading “Belper Utd 2, Poachers 2”
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Newark & Sherwood 0, Poachers 1
Lee Beeson rolled back the years as he helped Boston Town snatch a dramatic victory. Driving rain had made playing conditions at Harrowby treacherous for both sides and it looked like the visitors might have to settle for a second goalless draw on this ground this season. Beeson had theoretically hung up his boots inContinue reading “Newark & Sherwood 0, Poachers 1”
Moulton 3, Poachers 3
Boston Town bowed out of the United Counties League KO Cup in a penalty shoot-out. After a goalless first half, the floodgates opened in a topsy-turvy second 45 minutes. Matt Cotton scored a hat-trick as the Poachers led twice and trailed once before the final whistle blew with scores level at 3-3. Chris Funnell’s sideContinue reading “Moulton 3, Poachers 3”
Gresley 2, Poachers 0
Boston Town’s feared forward line fired blanks for a second successive game. The Poachers are the top goalscorers in the United Counties League Premier North this season, but they were again blunted as they slipped to a painful defeat. James Leverton came in for the injured Travis Portas and there was a welcome start forContinue reading “Gresley 2, Poachers 0”
Poachers 0, Grantham 1
And so the hoodoo goes on. Boston Town have still yet to register a single win against Grantham in 16 attempts. The Poachers have only ever managed three goals against their Lincolnshire rivals in all those games dating back 60 years. Their latest defeat came in a tense and tetchy derby against a streetwise GranthamContinue reading “Poachers 0, Grantham 1”
Poachers 3, Clay Cross 4
Hallowe’en came early for Boston Town as they suffered a second half horror show. They had led 3-0 and seemed to be coasting to a 6th successive win. But Clay Cross produced a sensational comeback in the final half hour to turn the match on its head. Manager Chris Funnell said afterwards his side hadContinue reading “Poachers 3, Clay Cross 4”
Blackstones 1, Poachers 2
Boston Town completed a league double over Blackstones to stretch their lead at the top of the table. But unlike the 7-0 romp at the Mortgages For You Stadium last month, this was a much closer encounter. Luke Wilson put the Poachers ahead after 28 minutes, although he didn’t seem to know much about asContinue reading “Blackstones 1, Poachers 2”
Poachers 3, Bottesford 1
Boston Town made it 9 matches unbeaten as they eased past their Northern Counties East League opponents. Two early goals set them on their way to the quarter-finals of the Lincs Senior Trophy. First Macca Burdass notched his 2nd goal for the club after just 3 minutes with a superb strike. then Fraser Bayliss broughtContinue reading “Poachers 3, Bottesford 1”
Harrowby 0, Poachers 5
Boston Town moved 3 points clear at the top of the table after cruising to their biggest away win for 4 years. Harry Limb showed he means business after returning from injury by helping himself to a hat-trick. Jack Gurney and Matt Cotton also continued their fine goalscoring form as Harrowby were put to theContinue reading “Harrowby 0, Poachers 5”
Sherwood Colliery 1, Poachers 2
Boston Town are through to the next round of the Sports Ground Development League Knockout Cup after a battling 2-1 win. Chris Funnell’s side, who were still without the injured Jordan Nuttell and Zak Munton, fell behind to an Alexander Duhameau header after only 9 minutes. But two quickfire goals turned the game on itsContinue reading “Sherwood Colliery 1, Poachers 2”
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