HUCKNALL TOWN 3 BOSTON TOWN 1
FA VASE FIRST ROUND QUALIFYING
SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD 2025 15.00 KO
MATCH REPORT
TEAMS: HUCKNALL TOWN BOSTON TOWN
ATTENDANCE: 179
Hucknall Town produced a great team performance against a lack lustre Boston Town to progress through to the next round of the FA Vase.
Aaron Short and Sam Sims were unavailable so Reece Sugars partnered Taylor Jaine in central defence. Lewis Belgrave was available despite going off injured at Basford last Saturday. Niall Towle was given the Captains arm band in the absence of Short. Brad Wells was a surprise but welcome addition to the subs bench.
As in recent games when Hucknall have been defeated in the previous game the Yellows made a bright start and again were rewarded with an early goal after only 5 minutes. A beautiful cross from right full back Cash Rowe was met with an equally great header from Lewis Belgrave which gave the visiting keeper Portas no chance. It was Belgrave's 4th goal of the campaign. What a great signing he is proving to be.
Hucknall created another chance on 11 mins this time the supply was from Lewis Parkes but Towle put the effort just wide of the post when well positioned.
17 mins saw Bostons first real attempt on the home goal. The ball hitting the post and Alfie Smith-Eccles in the Yellows net made a great save from the follow up to keep Hucknall's lead intact.
Hucknall were controlling the game and Towle again went close on 21 mins this time his header from Dunkley's cross being saved by Portas.
Hucknall were on the front foot and doubled their lead a minute later when Dunkley again played a through ball to Tefera who provided a smart finish past the visiting keeper.
Hucknall were very much on top and nearly added a third on 25 minutes with Towle's header from another Dunkley cross coming back off the crossbar.
Boston finally woke up and they had a period of pressure where Hucknall kept giving the ball away needlessly. This eventually led to a goal for the visitors when Bayliss found the back of the net after Hucknall failed to clear their lines. Another disappointing goal to concede and a lifeline for the visitors.
Things got worse for the Yellows just before half time as Niall Towle went on a barnstorming run but went down in agony. The referee played on for a long time perhaps not knowing the serious nature of the injury. Despite a stretcher being brought on the striker was assisted off the pitch to be replaced by Mykah Skervin.
Half Time Hucknall Town 2 Boston Town 1
The second half began pretty much like the first with Dunkley particularly catching the eye. First he produced a great run evading several tackles before shooting but it was an easy save for Portas. He wasn't to be denied though as on 54 mins he scored a third for Hucknall.
Hucknall were content with what they had and Boston began to have more possession. 67 mins saw Pemberton come on for Lathall as the Yellows bolstered their defence.
The visitors went close to getting another back but the ball was put wide from close range and the Smith-Eccles was called in to action with another great save on 74 mins.
Wells came on for Tefera as Hucknall made another change and 5 (79 mins) minutes later the impressive Dunkley was replaced by Ethan Hulley.
Mahzi Simmons replaced Parkes on 82 mins and Hucknall just ran down the clock to ease through to the next round.
In a good team effort the Man Of The Match was a difficult decision with both Cash and CJ being popular choices. Alfie was the most popular vote and so scooped the honour but it was nice that so many players had a mention.
Hopefully Niall's injury is not as bad as first thought but will need assessment.fingers crossed on this one. Our visitors will be disappointed with their display and will be looking for a response when we play them in the League Cup away on the 6th September.
The Yellows will play Lutterworth Town away in the next round on the 20th September where we may well come up against our old keeper Luke Jeffrey.
Hucknall's next game is on Tuesday night away at Grantham followed by another trip next Saturday at Melton Town both in the League.
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