Boston Town ended their losing streak in a close derby at home to Bourne Town. Remarkably, it was their first draw of the whole of 2026. Since their goalless game away at Skegness Town in December, Chris Funnell’s side have played 23 games, winning 15 and losing 8. Zak Munton gave the home side anContinue reading “Poachers 1, Bourne Town 1”
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Bank holiday draw – as it happened
And it’s all over – remarkably, a first draw for Boston Town since December! Today’s attendance was 240 – many thanks for your support! The officials signal 4 minutes of additional time. 81 mins – Houlston replaces Smith. 79 mins – Substitution for the Poachers, coming on Graves for Siddons. Still 1-1. Amazingly, If thisContinue reading “Bank holiday draw – as it happened”
Bank Holiday Monday preview
Boston Town have a 48-hour turnaround as we entertain Bourne Town in tasty-looking derby on August Bank Holiday Monday. It will be the first time we’ve met since the Wakes won on penalties in the United Counties League Premier North play-off final in April 2025. That game was watched by 1,781 at Abbey Lawn –Continue reading “Bank Holiday Monday preview”
Poachers 1, Nantwich Town 2
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”
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”
