Promoted Boston Town prepare for life at Step 4

Promoted Boston Town will need to step up their game for their forthcoming Northern Premier League campaign as they near the end of their pre-season programme.

That was the message from manager Chris Funnell after his side beat Sleaford Town 3-2 in their latest friendly on Saturday.

Matt Cotton, new signing Tom Siddons and Harry Limb were on the scoresheet at Eslaforde Park.

Funnell said he was pleased to get the win, but his team would need to improve in their final two friendlies against higher grade opposition.

The Sleaford victory came just days after an 8-0 thumping of Holbeach United.

Goals in that that one came from Harvey Graves (3), Zak Munton (2), Cotton, Ollie Houlston and a trialist.

Next friendly for the Poachers is a much tougher trip to Lincoln United on Saturday, kick-off 3pm.

Boston then have a final friendly on Saturday, 1st August at home to Grimsby Borough.

They then begin their FA Cup campaign with a tie away at Daventry Town on Saturday, 8th August. Both these kick off at 3pm.

On Wednesday, 12 August, the Poachers will play their first ever game in the NPL Midlands Division when they travel to Corby Town, kicking off at 7.45pm.

Their first home game at Step 4 - after they were promoted last season - will be on Saturday, 15th August.

The visitors to the Mortgages For You Stadium will be Loughborough Students and kick-off will be 3pm.