Match reports – Page 8 – Boston Town FC

AFC Mansfield 2, Poachers 0

Thanks to Steve Davies for capturing the action at Forest Town Arena.

Boston Town suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time since last December. After last week’s 2-1 loss at Hucknall Town, Martyn Bunce welcomed Gregg Smith and Liam Adams back into the starting line-up. Ashby Ivanhoe went into the game without a league win to their credit so far this season – but buoyed by aContinue reading “Poachers 1, Ashby Ivanhoe 3”

Hucknall 2, Poachers 1

Boston Town remain in the United Counties League Premier North play-off places despite slipping to defeat at Hucknall Town. They were without Liam Adams, Gregg Smith and the suspended Lucas Dakin as well as the longer-term injury absentees Zane Millar and Mackenzie Burdass. The visitors found it hard going playing against the wind in theContinue reading “Hucknall 2, Poachers 1”

Poachers 1, Harrowby 0

Fraser Bayliss grabbed the winner in an enthralling local derby to move Boston Town up to 3rd in the table. The Poachers showed real character to come away with all 3 points after playing for more than an hour with only 10 men. Martn Bunce faced a defensive crisis and again drafted Lee Beeson backContinue reading “Poachers 1, Harrowby 0”

Lincoln Utd 3, Poachers 0

Boston Town remain in the play-off places despite this comprehensive defeat. Lincoln United were in control throughout and moved to the top of the United Counties League Premier North table with this win. Jaime Ture gave the home side a 6th minute lead after smashing home from the edge of the box after a corner.Continue reading “Lincoln Utd 3, Poachers 0”

Poachers 3, Deeping 0

Boston Town celebrated the 60th anniversary of their first competitive game with a resounding win. On that occasion in 1964, they lost to Lincoln United – but 60 years on they eased past struggling Deeping Rangers. This game was a stark illustration of the gulf between the top and bottom of the United Counties LeagueContinue reading “Poachers 3, Deeping 0”

Poachers 0, Eastwood 3

Boston Town remain 4th despite surrendering their 100% record in the United Counties League. They were undone by a strong Eastwood side who went top of the table with this win and underlined their title credentials. The Poachers had Dan Worthington and Luke Wilson back in their line-up and started brightly enough. But when JasonContinue reading “Poachers 0, Eastwood 3”

Long Eaton 3, Poachers 2

Boston Town bowed out of the FA Cup despite taking a shock early lead. They started the game as underdogs against a Long Eaton side from the higher Northern Premier League. Martyn Bunce’s team were also hampered by the loss of no fewer than 3 defenders after Dan Worthington and Jason Field joined Luke WilsonContinue reading “Long Eaton 3, Poachers 2”

Newark Town 1, Poachers 2

Boston Town surged to the top of the table after a 4th straight league win. That didn’t look the likely outcome when the hosts took the lead after just 4 minutes. But Harry Limb equalised after 14 minutes with a header from a Liam Adams cross. Martyn Bunce suffered 2 further setbacks when Jason FieldContinue reading “Newark Town 1, Poachers 2”

Poachers 1, Heanor 0

Richard Ford scored deep in stoppage time to make it 3 league wins out of 3 for Boston Town. The Poachers skipper headed home a Jordan Tate cross to seal the win at the end of a gripping contest that saw both sides hit the woodwork. But the visitors had to play for more thanContinue reading “Poachers 1, Heanor 0”