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Kirkley & Pakefield 3 Holbeach United 4 Tom Roberts saluted a job well done as his Holbeach United side fended off a spirited Kirkley and Pakefield comeback to win 4-3 in The Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round on Saturday. The Tigers cruised into a 4-0 lead at Walmer Road thanks to goals from Spencer Tinkler (18), Josh Ford (42 and ...

Spalding United and Holbeach United both earned fine away wins in The Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round on Saturday. The Tulips were 3-0 victors at Bury Town to book a trip to Mickleover Sports in the next round, with Bradley Wells (2) and Andrew Wright notching for Dave Frecklington’s side. Meanwhile, the Tigers picked up a 4-3 win at Kirkley & Pakefield ...

Holbeach United boss Tom Roberts believes there are plenty of incentives to help inspire his side to FA Cup glory this weekend. The Tigers make the trip to face Eastern Counties League Premier Division side Kirkley and Pakefield in the preliminary round on Saturday. As well as a cash reward of nearly £2,000 for the winners, both sides also know ...

Holbeach United maintained their impressive start to the Premier Division season with a 4-2 victory over Sleaford Town last night on their home United Counties League bow.   The Tigers, having already pocketed four points from tricky away trips to Yaxley and Cogenhoe, produced another solid showing to account for their previously-unbeaten visitors.   A first half goal brace from ...

Holbeach twice hit back to earn a share of the spoils in Saturday’s United Counties League Premier Division clash at Compton Park. The visitors overcame the setback of conceding a goal inside the opening minutes and then having Jamie Stevens dismissed for dissent in the dying throes to pocket a point. The Tigers had gone into the clash on the ...

Tigers boss Tom Roberts is hoping the key to Holbeach’s success this season could be in the close-knit squad of players he has assembled. The Carter’s Park outfit have won both of their two competitive matches so far this season. They followed up last Saturday’s 4-1 FA Cup success at home to Swaffham by beating much-fancied United Counties League Premier ...

A disciplined defensive display helped Holbeach United get their United Counties League Premier Division campaign off to winning start on Tuesday night.   The Tigers set up to frustrate the free-scoring Cuckoos who had smashed 12 goals past league rivals Huntingdon Town in Saturday’s FA Cup clash.   And the plan worked a treat as Holbeach stifled Yaxley’s attacking threat ...

Holbeach United’s clinical finishing proved the difference as they made FA Cup progress at Carter’s Park on Saturday. The Tigers were probably flattered by the final scoreline as their Eastern Counties Division One visitors created just as many chances in the extra preliminary round tie. However, some wayward Swaffham shooting and crucial saves from home goalkeeper Ricky Drury helped smooth ...

Holbeach United are hoping to make waves in the FA Cup yet again as they prepare for their first competitive game of the season on Saturday. The Tigers play host to Eastern Counties League Division One side Swaffham Town in the extra preliminary round on Saturday (3pm), with the winners drawn away at Kirkley & Pakefield or Walsham Le Willows ...

It’s rarely dull when Holbeach United and Spalding United square off – and that was the case in Tuesday night’s friendly at Carter’s Park. A first-half penalty from Lincoln City loanee Andrew Wright settled the contest, but it was two red cards and a mass brawl before half time that left everyone talking. A late tackle from Nathan Whitehead triggered ...

Spalding United were South Holland’s big winners on Saturday as they romped to a 7-0 friendly win at Peterborough Northern Star. On the final weekend of pre-season action, the Tulips had goals from Andrew Wright (17), Paul Walker (pen 45), Sam Downey (55 and 60), Tom Waumsley (70 and 73) and Nathan Whitehead (86) to thank for their success. Holbeach United, ...

Holbeach United’s pre-season plans have been hit by the news that new signing Adam Jackson has broken his ankle. Left back Jackson, signed from Spalding United, injured himself in an off-the-field incident on Sunday. It’s unclear how long the two-time ChromaSport UCL Premier Division winner will be sidelined for, but player/boss Tom Roberts is hoping that it won’t be for ...

Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United both enjoyed pre-season friendly wins on Tuesday night. The Tigers defeated ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division side Netherton United 2-1 at Carter’s Park, with all of the goals coming in the second half. Stuart Eason put the Tigers ahead soon after the break at Carter’s Park, but Dean Giglio levelled before Josh Ford fired the winner from ...

Holbeach United Yellow under-14s are in need of a few new players ahead of the coming season. The young Tigers, who play in the Peterborough Junior Alliance League Division One, are looking for players going into school year nine next year. Contact manager Stuart Clark on 07831 400052 if you are interested. Holbeach United under-10s Black (under-11s next season) are ...

Spalding United’s unbeaten pre-season was ended by a 5-2 defeat at Yaxley on Saturday, while Holbeach United cruised to a 4-0 win at Wisbech St Mary. The Tulips, who had been water-tight in their earlier friendly fixtures, were sunk by goals from Phil Stebbing (2), Dan Cotton (2) and Scott Bogusz at In2itive Park. Brad Barraclough did bag a brace ...

Popular full-back Jonny Allen managed 70 minutes for Holbeach United in their 0-0 friendly draw at Oakham United on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a badly broken leg. Seeing the two-time UCL Premier Division title winner back on the field was a big boost for Tigers player/boss Tom Roberts, who was also buoyed by Josh Ford, Ollie Pinner ...

Holbeach United face two tricky away trips at the start of the new ChromaSport UCL Premier Division season. The Tigers visit Yaxley on August 9 and then Cogenhoe United on August 13, with both teams expecting to challenge in the top eight. The first home game for Tom Roberts and his side is against Sleaford Town on August 17, while ...

Boston United 0 Spalding United 1 A late goal from Rhys Longville-Daley earned Spalding United an eye-catching 1-0 win at Boston United in the Lincs FA Senior Cup on Saturday. Longville-Daley, on as a second-half substitute at The Jakemans Stadium, turned home from close range in the 90th minute to ensure the Tulips won Dave Frecklington’s first competitive game as ...

Spalding United kicked off their pre-season schedule with a fiery 1-1 draw at King’s Lynn Town on Tuesday night. Michael Clunan’s second-half penalty put hosts Lynn ahead at The Walks, only for Bradley Barraclough to level on his bow. Another debutant, Matt Varley, was sent off moments later for a tackle that incited a big brawl as they match finished ...

Holbeach United kicked off their pre-season fixtures with a 3-1 victory at Bourne Town on Friday night. The Tigers were 1-0 up at half time at the Abbey Lawn when Jake Clitheroe headed home a cross from new signing Adam Jackson. Bourne hit back early in the second half, but Stacy Cartwright fired home a superb free kick to put ...