Boston United have reshaped their festive National League schedule after agreeing to move the Harrogate Town fixture to Tuesday 29 December (kick-off 7.45pm). The club sit 12th in the National League with 59 points from 46 games, on a three-game winning run.
What happened?
Originally set for Monday 28 December, the Harrogate match was pushed back by 24 hours following talks between both clubs. Boston’s festive schedule now reads: Hartlepool United away on Saturday 26 December (3pm KO), Harrogate Town at home on Tuesday 29 December (7.45pm KO), and Eastleigh at home on Saturday 2 January (3pm KO).
The re-arranged date keeps United’s Boxing Day programme intact while avoiding a clash with the rescheduled Harrogate date. Boston have also just beaten Hartlepool 3-1 on 25 April 2026, extending their recent winning streak to three games.
Why it matters for Boston United
The shift gives Boston a clearer run into the New Year with three home games in eight days. Their recent form reads WWWDD over the last five matches, and they sit 49 points adrift of York at the top. With 63 goals scored and 67 conceded, the Pilgrims need to tighten up at the back if they’re to keep pushing for a playoff spot.
What comes next?
Boston face Hartlepool away on Boxing Day, then host Harrogate on the evening of 29 December. A win over Eastleigh on 2 January would keep the momentum going into the January transfer window. League standing: 12th in National League, 59 pts, 15W-14D-17L from 46 games, recent form WWDWD.
