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”
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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”
Poachers 1, Sileby 0
Boston Town advanced to the FA Cup preliminary round for the first time in 4 years. They dominated their home replay against Northampton Sileby Rangers but only had one goal to show for it. Harry Limb grabbed what proved to be the winner on the stroke of half-time. He prodded home from close range afterContinue reading “Poachers 1, Sileby 0”
Sileby Rangers 1, Poachers 1
For the 4th year in a row, Boston Town started their FA Cup campaign with a draw. In the last 3 seasons they’ve lost the replay – but will be hoping to make it through this time against Northampton Sileby Rangers. With Travis Portas unavailable, Jack Sellars made his debut in goal – and theContinue reading “Sileby Rangers 1, Poachers 1”
Poachers 3, Ashby Ivanhoe 1
Boston Town enjoyed a rousing finale to their season in the spring sunshine. Lee Beeson was in the thick of the action on an emotional last appearance before retiring. It was Joe Smith who nodded the Poachers ahead on 11 minutes after a Luke Wilson throw had caused panic in the Ashby Ivanhoe penalty area.Continue reading “Poachers 3, Ashby Ivanhoe 1”
Poachers 3, Skegness 1
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”
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”
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