Long Eaton United will be making their league visit to the DWB Stadium for more than 30 years this weekend. The two clubs were rivals in the old Midland League from 1968 until it was disbanded in 1982. We were then together in the Northern Counties East League for two seasons before being briefly reunitedContinue reading “Welcome back to Long Eaton”
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Andorra v England
Come and join us in our refurbished clubroom on Saturday as England resume their World Cup campaign. Kick-off against Andorra is at 7.45pm so come down with your mates to the DWB Stadium and make it a night to remember. We’ll have a Happy Hour throughout the second half until the final whistle – £2Continue reading “Andorra v England”
Bonfire Night 2021
As we enter October, thoughts turn to fireworks night. And so we’re thrilled to confirm the return of Boston Town’s bonfire extravaganza! The traditional fireworks display will take place at the DWB Stadium in Tattershall Road on Friday 5 November. Gates open at 6pm, the bonfire is lit at 7pm and the fireworks will beginContinue reading “Bonfire Night 2021”
Return to Heanor
Boston Town’s game at Heanor Town this weekend will be the first league encounter between the two clubs for more than 30 years. They used to be regular opponents for more than two decades from the late 1960s – first in the Midland League, then the Northern Counties East League. The last two league matchesContinue reading “Return to Heanor”
Kuwsi is back
Boston Town are excited to announce that Kuwsi Ofushine is returning to the club. The powerhouse midfielder first signed for Boston Town last November. But the 27-year-old played just once before the United Counties League season was abandoned because of the pandemic. Ofushine’s only previous performance in Poachers colours saw him named Man of theContinue reading “Kuwsi is back”
Fixture update
Boston Town face a tough run of fixtures over the next month and a half. The daunting sequence of games sees them pitted against five of the early United Counties League Premier North pacesetters in quick succession. From 9 October to 13 November the Poachers will play Heather St John’s, Long Eaton, Skegness, Anstey NomadsContinue reading “Fixture update”
Best league start for 14 years
Boston Town head to Heanor Town at the weekend aiming to build on their best start to a league season for 14 years. The Poachers have 5 wins from 6 UCL games so far – the last time they matched that tally at the same stage was in 2007. And you have to go backContinue reading “Best league start for 14 years”
At home to Hanley
Boston Town have been drawn at home to Hanley Town in the FA Vace. The tie is scheduled to take place on Saturday 23 October. at the DWB Stadium. Hanley are based in Stoke-on-Trent and play in the Midland League Premier Division, having transferred in the summer from the North West Counties League. It’s theContinue reading “At home to Hanley”
Poachers in 6th place
Boston Town moved to within two points of the leaders with their 2-1 win against Quorn. The top 6 of the United Counties League Premier Division North looks very congested, with the leading half dozen clubs all having won 5 games so far.
Welcome Tom!
We’re excited to welcome new signing Tom Mucklin to the club. The talented young defender made his debut in last week’s 4-1 FA Vase win at the DWB Stadium against Lutterworth Atheltic. Tom has played for the English Universities, captained Leeds Trinity University and been vice-captain of Kings Lynn reserves. He’s also played for SpaldingContinue reading “Welcome Tom!”