The Bolt New Lawn was the scene of a dramatic English National League encounter as Boston United secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Forest Green Rovers. The match, which saw a surprising volume of goals, began with the visitors establishing a significant lead in the first half, only for a spirited comeback from the home side to narrowly miss its mark.
Boston United opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Frankie Maguire converted a penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to put his side ahead. The Pilgrims extended their advantage in the 29th minute when Jamie Grimes found the net, with Frankie Maguire providing the assist. Boston United further increased their lead nine minutes later through Tom Cursons, who was assisted by Oisín Gallagher. At the interval, Boston United held a commanding 3-0 lead.
Following half time, Forest Green Rovers made a tactical change, introducing Harvey Bunker from the bench. Bunker made an immediate impact, scoring in the 71st minute to reduce the deficit. The home side continued to press, and in the closing moments of the match, Tom Knowles netted a second goal for Forest Green Rovers, assisted by Nick Haughton, setting up a tense finale. Despite late pressure, Boston United managed to hold on for the win.
The match was not without its disciplinary issues. Boston United’s Rhys Lovett and Matty Carson received yellow cards in the first half for fouls. Forest Green Rovers also saw players cautioned, with Elijah Morrison, Chibby Nwoko, and Jili Buyabu being shown yellow cards in the second half for infringements.
This victory extends Boston United’s unbeaten run to seven games, lifting them to 10th in the league table with 43 points from 35 matches. Forest Green Rovers remain in 6th place with 59 points, but this result marks their fifth consecutive defeat.
