Boston United XI Triumph Over Horncastle Town in Trophy Game

Boston United XI's young side put on a dominant display, defeating Horncastle Town 4-1 in the annual John Rawdon Snr Memorial Trophy game. The match took place on Friday night at The Wong, with Boston United's strong side proving too much for Horncastle Town to handle.

Why it Matters for Boston United

The victory is a significant boost for Boston United, showcasing the team's strength and character. The Pilgrims' young side has been making waves in pre-season, and this win will give them confidence heading into the new season.

What Comes Next?

Boston United's next fixture is against FC Halifax Town at home on 2027-02-16, where they will look to build on this momentum. The team will need to continue to work on their midfield, which showed great quality in possession despite the scoreline.

Joint manager Lewis Burchnall praised his team's performance, saying, "It was a tough game for us on Friday night. I've played this fixture for the 15 years it's been going and would say that is one of the strongest sides Boston United have brought to The Wong." He also highlighted the positives, saying, "Despite the scoreline, there were plenty of positives for us to take. After a disastrous start we showed good character to pick ourselves back up and start to compete in the game."

The match was a great opportunity for young Elliott Horsfall to shine, and he did not disappoint, scoring his first senior goal. Burchnall praised his attitude and effort, saying, "His attitude and effort is always spot-on, so I'm pleased he got his reward with a poacher's goal - hopefully the first of many for him."

Boston United's Season Preparations

Boston United's season preparations are in full swing, with the team due to play their final friendly on Tuesday night at Market Rasen. The team will then have a couple of training sessions to ready themselves for the league opener against Barton Town Reserves.

Next Fixture

Boston United's next fixture is against FC Halifax Town at home on 2027-02-16, where they will look to build on this momentum.