3pm 28 December 2021
National League, North
Boston United 1 Brackley Town 3 (att 2,138)
I was making a post-Christmas return journey between Manchester and London regardless, so once other options were postponed, due to Covid and a waterlogged pitch, it made sense to travel home via Boston United's new home.
The Jakemans Community Stadium has the feel of a work in progress, with stands on just three sides at present. They're three good sides though, with an all-seater main stand, and two covered terraces.
I don't keep a very close eye on football at this level, so I was surprised to realise that Brackley Town went into this game top of the National League North. They stayed in pole position thanks to a deserved win that was built on two first half goals.
They had the better of the opening period, and took their chances. Boston had the occasional bright moment, but rarely looked like scoring.
The home side started the second half more positively, but Brackley held firm and soon re-established their superiority.
With 20 minutes left Brackley spurned a chance to wrap up their win when a penalty was saved. Then just two minutes later a converted penalty at the other end got Boston back into the game. It was a false dawn though, and Brackley made it 3-1 in stoppage time.
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