United’s under-23s put up a resolute showing against an experienced Stamford AFC side at the Zeeco Stadium.

Goals either side of half-time from Billy Bennett and Rob Morgan sealed the deal for Graham Drury’s side, despite Oliver Nicholson’s last-gasp reply for the Pilgrims.

Boston (3-4-1-2): Jake Lovelace; Billy Bradley, Jacob Scott, Finley Ging; Oliver Nicholson, Harry Wood, Jude Frostick (Will Langford 70), Kris Zaluzinskis (Josh Doran 54); Will Green; Luca Alonzi, Charlie Burden-Whittleton (James Owen 66). Subs (not used): Robbie Sutherland, Rueben Fogg, Toby Cotton, Zach Marsh (gk).

Referee: Ben Woodward.

Attendance: 243.