Fixture: Grantham Town vs Boston Town
Date & Kick-off: Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 19:45 (KO 7.45pm)
Competition: United Counties League Premier Division North
Venue: Mortgages For You Stadium (home of Boston Town)

Background & Storylines
• For Grantham Town, this presents a strong opportunity to continue momentum away from home. Boston Town go into this game having suffered a dramatic collapse in their last outing: they led 3-0, had a red card, and ended up losing 4-3.
• Historically, Boston Town have never beaten Grantham in league matches — according to Boston’s own website they have “yet to register a single win” against Grantham over many decades. That record offers Grantham a psychological advantage.
• Boston Town are top of the table currently, having built a strong campaign, but may be nervous after their recent slip.
• For Grantham, this away fixture is a chance to prove consistency on the road and pick up a positive result at a ground where the hosts will be keen to shake off the recent setback.

Key Focus Areas for Grantham Town
• Defensive resilience early: Boston will be keen to bounce back quickly, so Grantham must be alert, especially in the opening exchanges, to avoid being caught cold.
• Capitulation vulnerability: The recent loss by Boston showed mental fragility (“we just didn’t match their intensity… physically and mentally lazy” – Boston’s own manager) Grantham should exploit that by staying sharp, pressing, and forcing the hosts into a reaction rather than allowing Boston to settle.
• Making the trip count: Away wins are gold in tight leagues. If Grantham can take the game to Boston and pick up at least a point, that will be a solid outcome.
• Winning the midfield battle: Control of possession and transitions will matter — Boston may push forward to make amends and may leave gaps; Grantham should be prepared to counter‐attack.
• Keeping composure under pressure: With Boston backed by home supporters and looking to regain confidence, Grantham will face a charged atmosphere. Staying calm and disciplined will be essential.

Players to Watch

While specific line‐ups haven’t been published in detail for Grantham, look for:
• Senior defenders who can organise the back‐line and prevent the kind of lapses Boston exhibited in their last match.
• Midfielders who can link defence to attack, interrupt Boston’s rhythm and initiate forward transitions.
• Forwards with pace who can exploit any over-commitment from Boston, especially after they may push numbers forward.

Prediction Outlook

From Grantham Town’s viewpoint: If the team plays with discipline, stays focused for the full 90 minutes and avoids complacency, they have a very good chance of coming away with a positive result. A draw would probably satisfy, but a win is realistic given the circumstances.