A drop into Step 4 means an earlier entry into the FA Cup, and for the second weekend in a row this meant a trip to South Essex, this time to face Essex Senior League (Step 5) side Benfleet. Benfleet had progressed after defeating Woodford Town and were in the prelim round for the first…
After a 6 year stay in the Isthmian Premier Boro began life back at Step 4 away to Basildon United. After an encouraging pre-season, which saw Boro seemingly overcome the goal shy nature of the previous campaign, hopes were high, with the squad showing a nice blend of familiar faces, new blood and the odd…
The report of the game against Corinthian Casuals written by Assistant Manager, Dave Cumberbatch, as featured in the Non League Paper can be read here.
Despite Cray Wanderers taking the lead after only 3 minutes it was Boro that triumphed with two first half goals from Andronicus Georgiou after 27 minutes and Michael O’Donoghue after 34 minutes. It was a much needed 3 points especially as Cray Wanderers are below us in the table, so winning at least slightly eases…
A hard fought win for Boro at the seaside. Goals by Christos Djamas and Tosin Olufemi in the first half put Boro in charge. Some good defending and saves by Jonathan Miles in the second. A late goal by Bognor but Boro kept going. Some match photos here: Bognor Regis v HBFC 28 Aug 2021
Three goals and three points got Boro’s season up and running as they returned to competitive action at Coles Park. First half goals from Michael O’Donoghue and Bobson Bawling looked to be enough to see off an eventual 9-man opposition. But after a late Horsham goal Bawling got his second in added time to seal…
Boro got their first win in 4 as they overcame their opponents from Isthmian League South East to go through to the First Round Proper of the 2020-21 FA Trophy. Heavy rain before the game meant the pitch was heavy and whilst Boro went into a seemingly comfortable 2-0 lead shortly after half time, their opponents…
Borough fell to their 3rd straight defeat on Tuesday night as a powerful Hornchurch side ran out 3-1 winners. Despite the scoreline there were plenty of positives for Boro and the game was only made safe in the dying minutes. Tom gave first league starts to Vilcu and Djamas along with using the squad to…
In a game of few clear chances Boro were unable to match their best ever performance in the FA Cup with Maldon & Tiptree, from a division below Boro in Isthmian North, edging a tight encounter, scoring a late penalty to secure a place in Monday’s first round draw. Conditions in Essex were unfavourable for…
Boro suffered only their second defeat of the season as Cray came from behind to claim all three points in front of a season’s best crowd of 415 at Coles Park. Jamie O’Donoghue’s injury forced one change to the starting line up from Tuesday’s FA Cup win over Bracknell with Macca starting in his place….
