Random Boston Stuff

By Nathan Jackson
December 25 2003

In the last minor preview before the proper game preview, we look at the most random records about Boston United that can be found ranging from biggest wins to longest unbeaten runs and more.

RANDOM STATS

Most goals in a season: Colin Smith, 58, 1961-62

Most appearances for club: Paul Bastock - 573 (still playing)

BEST ATTENDANCE: 11,000 vs Derby County, FA Cup, 1973/4

BIGGEST WIN: 12-0 v Wisbech Town Reserves, United Counties League, 1965-66

BIGGEST LOSS: 0-14 v Spalding, FA Cup, 1964/5

MOST GOALS BY A PLAYER IN A MATCH Most goals by a player in a match: 5

TOP HOME ATTENDANCE EVER 11,000 v Derby County, FA Cup, 9/1/74 9,656 v Peterborough United, Midland League, 8/10/55 9,345 v Corby Town, Midland League, 3/10/55 - First floodlit game at York Street. 9,288 v Peterborough United, Midland League, 26/12/57 9,110 v King's Lynn, Midland League, 30/3/56 8,794 v Bradford Park Avenue, FA Cup, 17/11/56 8,584 v Grantham Town, Lincs Senior Cup, 20/4/46 8,405 v Blyth Spartans, FA Cup, 20/11/54 8,362 v Peterborough United, Midland League, 19/8/50 8,300 v Portsmouth, FA Cup, 15/1/72 8,028 v Peterborough United, Midland League, 21/8/48 7,914 v Oldham Athletic, FA Cup, 22/11/52

Longest sequence of league games unbeaten: 51

22nd January 1972 (Lost 0-2 away to Skelmersdale United)

29th January 1972 (Won 4-0 against Kirkby Town)... until

24th February 1973 (Won 2-0 against Lancaster City)

25th February 1973 (Lost 0-1 away to Skelmersdale United).

PLAYED FOR BOTH SIDES

Keith Alexander

Paul Casey

Harry Godbold

David Gilbert

Gordon Simmonite

Steve Thompson

Devon White

Tony Battersby