Boston United's new-look squad face a learning curve after suffering a 1-0 opening day loss to Aldershot on Saturday. The Pilgrims, who are currently 19th in the National League with 0 points from 1 game, recent form L, will be looking to bounce back against Solihull Moors next Saturday.
What happened?
Boston United's new-look squad suffered a 1-0 opening day loss to Aldershot on Saturday. The Pilgrims were defeated by a late John Gilbert strike in the 59th minute.
Why it matters for Boston United
The loss is a setback for Boston United, who were hoping to start the season on a high note. The team's new-look squad will need to learn from their mistakes and improve quickly if they want to compete in the National League.
What comes next?
Boston United will face a tough test against Solihull Moors next Saturday. The team will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy if they want to get a positive result.
Boston United manager Paul Hurst said: "You do like to have another game soon after a defeat. But this is a new group I am getting to learn about. We will see how they deal with disappointment. Hopefully today they have learned a lot of what the league will often be about and the encounters they will face."
Hurst also praised his team's pre-season games, saying: "The pre-season games are great. They're good tests that get your fitness levels up. But they're often played at a different tempo and are different games to those you encounter, come the league action."
The team's new-look squad will need to learn from their mistakes and improve quickly if they want to compete in the National League. Boston United will face a tough test against Solihull Moors next Saturday.
Goals this season
Boston United have scored 0 goals this season and conceded 1.
Title race
Boston United are 3 points behind leaders Harrogate Town in the National League.
Next fixture
Boston United will face FC Halifax Town at home on February 16, 2027. They are currently 19th in the National League with 0 points from 1 game, recent form L.
