When Boston Town beat Deeping Rangers in last year’s rain-lashed final, it was our first silverware for 14 years. But the Poachers have a proud tradition in this competition, having won it 8 times over the last 50 years. We first won it in 1973-74 when it was still known as the Lincs Senior AContinue reading “Memories of cup final triumphs”
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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”
Poachers on the road again
Boston Town hope to return to action at the weekend after their derby against Sleaford Town fell foul of the weather. The Poachers were left kicking their heels on Wednesday (13 March) because of a waterlogged pitch at Eslaforde Park. That fixture has been rearranged for Wednesday 27 March, kick-off 7.45pm. On Saturday (16 March),Continue reading “Poachers on the road again”
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”
Ruston Sports 1, Poachers U14s 2
By Rupert King Our U14s marched into the league cup semi-finals after a brilliant win on the road against one of the strongest teams in the county. The young Poachers were away at league favourites Ruston in the tie of the round. Their bright start was undone by a superb long-range strike and the ladsContinue reading “Ruston Sports 1, Poachers U14s 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”
Cup final date announced
Boston Town’s Lincs Senior Trophy Final against Lincoln United has been set for Wednesday 20 March. The showpiece game will take place at Boston United’s Jakemans Community Stadium, kick-off 7.45pm. Martyn Bunce’s side are the current holders of the cup, having won it last year at the same venue, beating Deeping Rangers 2-0. The PoachersContinue reading “Cup final date announced”
Poachers 0, L’boro Students 0
Boston Town dug deep to earn a valuable goalless draw against high-flying Loughborough Students. It was always going to be a big ask for the patched-up Poachers to get anything from this game. The visitors arrived at the Mortgages For You Stadium having won 11 matches in a row. By contrast, Martyn Bunce was missingContinue reading “Poachers 0, L’boro Students 0”
Poachers 2, Skegness 1
Boston Town came from behind to claim a deserved semi-final win against their local rivals. Promotion-chasing Skegness Town seemed to be on course to knock out the Lincs Senior Trophy holders when they took the lead with their first serious effort on goal. It was against the run of play when Ben Davison looped aContinue reading “Poachers 2, Skegness 1”
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