By Jez Ashberry The Poachers were edged out of the FA Trophy at the first time of asking at a rain-soaked Mortgages For You Stadium. The slippery turf made conditions difficult for both sides, and in a game of few clear-cut chances the visitors made the most of their opportunities. Nantwich Town from the NorthernContinue reading “Poachers 1, Nantwich Town 2”
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FA Trophy revisited
Boston Town are back in the FA Trophy for the first time in 43 years. Our tie at home to Nantwich Town at the weekend sees the Poachers return to a competition we last entered in 1983. The club have had many memorable moments in the FA Trophy, most notably when we knocked out theContinue reading “FA Trophy revisited”
Bank holiday double header
Boston Town have a mouthwatering home double header coming up over the bank holiday weekend. On Saturday (29 August), we face Nantwich Town in our first FA Trophy tie for 43 years. And local rivals Bourne Town are the visitors on Monday 31 August in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Midlands Division. Both gamesContinue reading “Bank holiday double header”
Carlton 2, Poachers 1
Boston Town lost an away match for the first time since February, despite Zak Munton’s late goal. After a promising start, the Poachers had to make an early substitution as Jordan Tate replaced Layton Maddison, who had previously received treatment after going down off the ball. The hosts then went 1-0 up after 35 minutesContinue reading “Carlton 2, Poachers 1”
As it happened: Carlton v Poachers
FULL TIME – Free kick comes to nothing and Boston Town go home empty-handed. But it was a stirring finish and the Poachers remain in a healthy enough league position – 11th as it stands. 90+ Town have a free kick in a dangerous area. 90 mins – Five additional minutes to play. Can theContinue reading “As it happened: Carlton v Poachers”
Preview: Carlton Town away
Boston Town return to league action on Tuesday night (25 August) as they make their first ever trip to Carlton Town. The two clubs have only ever met once before. That was in August 2017, when the Poachers pulled off an upset by beating the Nottinghamshire club 3-2 in the FA Cup. Will Britton andContinue reading “Preview: Carlton Town away”
Poachers 0, Sherwood Colliery 1
Boston Town manager Chris Funnell says his side have to recover their levels quickly after they suffered a second successive defeat. Just days after their long winning run was ended, they were beaten again, this time by the team they edged out in last season’s race for promotion. Sherwood Colliery started brightly as they soughtContinue reading “Poachers 0, Sherwood Colliery 1”
Kallum is man of the match
Many thanks to our VC Logistics and Transports for sponsoring our FA Cup tie against Sherwood Colliery. They chose Kallum Smith as man of the match. If you’re interested in sponsoring a match in future, get in touch on our social media channels or speak to any club official on a match day.
FA Cup defeat – as it happened
FULL-TIME – It’s back-to-back defeats for Boston Town as they exit the FA Cup. Good luck to Sherwood Colliery in the next round and many thanks to our match day sponsor VC Logistics and Transports. Into added time now and the Poachers are facing an FA Cup exit. 80 mins – Another yellow card, thisContinue reading “FA Cup defeat – as it happened”
Welcome to Theo
We’re delighted to welcome goalkeeper Theo Avery to the club. He joins from Ilkeston Town after starting his youth career at Mansfield Town before moving to Nottingham Forest. We’d like to thank Ilkeston for supporting us with the signing. We can announce that Kris Gagyi and Pierce Hudson have joined Louth Town and Newark TownContinue reading “Welcome to Theo”
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