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Sat 17 Aug 2024  ·  The FA Cup 24-25
Long Eaton United FC
First Team
A Wright (11'), (45' Pen), E Garnett (61')
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Boston Town
F Bayliss (4'), H Limb (91')
Long Eaton United 3-2 Boston Town

Long Eaton United 3-2 Boston Town

Bradley White

Long Eaton United picked up their first win of the season on Saturday as the club progressed in the Emirates FA Cup with a win over Boston Town.

Photo provided by: Joshua's Football Photos

Fraser Bayliss gave Boston Town a surprise lead in the early minutes but Wright equalised shortly after and fired The Blues in front from the penalty spot on the verge of half-time to bag his brace.

Evan Garnett extended United’s lead on the hour mark with his first goal for the club, and Harry Limb provided an injury-time consolation for the visitors from Lincolnshire.

The draw for the Emirates FA Cup First Round Qualifying will take place on Monday 19th August with ties to be played later this month on Saturday 31st August.

Brad Munn made three changes to Tuesday’s side as goalkeeper Lewis King and midfielder Archie White made their debuts; Jamie Hanson returned at centre half after he recovered from a head injury sustained at Belper Town in pre-season. Academy product Oliver Mercer and new signing Connor Pace were included on the bench and made their respective debuts in the second half.

Despite a strong start to the match from The Blues, the visitors took an early lead in the fourth minute; Bayliss with a great turn and finish from inside the box.

Although, just seven minutes later, club captain Wright picked out the bottom corner from the edge of the area to equalise for Long Eaton with his second goal in as many games.

On the cusp of half-time Garnett was brought down in the box and The Blues were awarded a penalty – up stepped Wright who fired United in front from the spot with his second of the match.

The visitors had a bright start to the second half, Gregg Smith offered plenty of presence in the box for The Poachers but Ryley D’Sena was up to the challenge of marking the target man in a busy 18-yard box.

On the hour mark Boston almost scored a leveller but a superb double save from goalkeeper Lewis King denied Harry Limb on the first attempt and Lucas Dakin on the rebound.

Then, at the other end of the pitch, White’s cross was brought down by Garnett who beat Travis Portas at the near post to further extend our advantage with 61 minutes played.

Boston were by no means beaten and kept their heads up as they attempted to mount a late comeback. Limb reduced the deficit for Boston Town in injury time but it proved just to be a consolation for the visitors as they bowed out of the FA Cup.

Match details

Match date

Sat 17 Aug 2024

Kickoff

15:00

Attendance

149

Competition

The FA Cup 24-25
Further reading

Team Sponsors

Training Kit Sponsor - Spring Lakes
Player Sponsor - Defensor
Player Sponsor - Tobys Football
Home Shirt Sponsor - ED Paving
Away shirt sponsor - National Maintenance Services
Club Sponsor - NJD Foundation
Academy Sponsor - More Than Loft Ladders
Player sponsor  - AG Services
Player sponsor - Blue Army
Player sponsor - UK Security Services LTD
Official Partner - Nike