At 16 years and eight days old, she entered the field of play against Scunthorpe-based side Appleby Frodingham in the 78th minute, replacing Tabitha-Harrison-Traves.

This now surpasses the previous record holder for the Ladies, Olivia Clark at just 16 years and 18 days, when she made her first competitive appearance for the club against Greenbank in September earlier this season.

Davis, who plays for the club’s Girls Regional Talent Club under-16s, was called up to senior squad on Thursday following some promising displays for the club's junior sides this season.

Boston United Ladies manager Nick Reeson said: "Sam is a player we have been watching over the last few months and felt deserved an opportunity. I am always keen to introduce our younger players into the senior side when the time is right. We have some very good young players here at the football club throughout all of our age groups and I am hoping that Sam is the first of other under-16s players to be introduced to the senior squad within the coming months."

Davis was one of four 16-year-olds included in manager Reeson's matchday squad.

"We have a good group of younger players here within the senior squad with a third of the senior squad aged 18 or under," added Reeson. "We are hoping by taking this approach and giving our younger players the opportunity to gain experience playing senior football, it will provide dividends in helping the club climb up the women’s football pyramid."

TOP THREE YOUNGEST BOSTON UNITED LADIES PLAYERS
1 Sam Davis; 16 years, 8 days
2 Olivia Clark; 16 years, 18 days
3 Hope Harold; 16 years 41 days