If only the season wasn’t almost over. Boston Town’s barnstorming finish to the campaign continued with an outstanding derby win against Skegness. They brushed aside the challenge of their promotion-chasing rivals to make it 3 wins inside 6 days and move up to 7th place in the table. The only regret might be that MartynContinue reading “Poachers 3, Skegness 1”
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Eastwood 0, Poachers 2
Two first half goals from Lucas Dakin set the Poachers up for yet another win on the road. They were also indebted to Travis Portas for a couple of excellent saves that kept the home side at bay as they started strongly after the interval. Martyn Bunce’s side were under strength again with Fraser BaylissContinue reading “Eastwood 0, Poachers 2”
Sleaford 0, Poachers 2
Harry Limb and Fraser Bayliss scored first half goals to seal an impressive league double against Sleaford Town. It was a derby defeat that all but snuffed out the Greens’ last lingering play-off hopes. By contrast, the Poachers were cock-a-hoop as they got back to winning ways and moved level on points with 9th-placed DeepingContinue reading “Sleaford 0, Poachers 2”
5 star Poachers
Boston Town U18s made it 5 wins out of 5 since Christmas after hammering Birchwood Colts 5-1. They got off to a very strong start against a strong Birchwood team who are fighting for the league. The first goal came in the fist 10 seconds of the game, Charlie Rigby slotting home what surely mustContinue reading “5 star Poachers”
Poachers 0, Melton 1
Depleted Boston Town’s unbeaten run came to end against promotion-chasing Melton Town. An injury-hit Poachers line-up were undone after 56 minutes when the referee overruled an initial flag for an apparent infringement and the visitors went on to score the only goal of the game. Jason Field and Layton Maddison joined Jordan Nuttell on theContinue reading “Poachers 0, Melton 1”
Penalty heartache
Boston Town lost their grip on the Lincs Senior Trophy after an agonising defeat on penalties. They produced a stirring performance to hold high-flying Lincoln United to a goalless draw over 90 minutes. And twice in the shootout they were just one kick away from retaining the cup after Travis Portas pulled off fine saves.Continue reading “Penalty heartache”
AFC Mansfield 0, Poachers 2
Lucas Dakin scored either side of the interval to help Boston Town to another away win. The in-form striker pounced in first half stoppage time from a well-worked long throw. The Poachers had enjoyed the best of the chances in the opening 45 minutes on a bobbly pitch. After the break they played some lovelyContinue reading “AFC Mansfield 0, Poachers 2”
Kimberley MW 1, Poachers 1
Boston Town moved up to 10th place as they extended their unbeaten run to 7 matches. Lucas Dakin pounced after only 9 minutes to give the visitors the lead. But Kimberley, whose recent improved form had seen them beat title favourites Sherwood Colliery, snatched an equaliser just before the interval. It was the first goalContinue reading “Kimberley MW 1, Poachers 1”
Pinchbeck 0, Poachers 2
Boston Town chalked up a remarkable 5th league clean sheet in a row as they claimed another derby win. It’s been more than 500 minutes of playing time since Travis Portas last conceded in the United Counties League – that was in the 3-1 defeat against Heanor back in January. But bottom of the tableContinue reading “Pinchbeck 0, Poachers 2”
Poachers 0, Sherwood Colliery 0
Boston Town registered a 4th league clean sheet in a row as they went toe to toe with top of the table Sherwood Colliery. For the second week running, they proved to be a match for one of the top teams in the United Counties League Premier North. They followed up last week’s creditable 0-0Continue reading “Poachers 0, Sherwood Colliery 0”
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