Cursons struck in the 76th minute with a fine solo goal to account for Peterborough United - moments after seeing another glorious chance go begging.

The Pilgrims were good value for their victory, with new recruits Jamie Grimes and Jake Rooney returning to action.

Boston (3-4-2-1): Luke Faxon (Louis Chadwick 77); George Ward (Alex Lankshear 65), Trialist F (Jake Rooney 46), Jamie Grimes (Ben Grist 68); Sai Sachdev (Connor Teale 65), Terrell Agyemang (Ben Hammond 65), Nicholas Pozo (Arjan Raikhy 77), Lewis Shipley (Kai Mauro 65); Connor McBride (Trialist E 65), Trialist D (Jack Holmes 65); Lenell John-Lewis (Tom Cursons 65).

Referee: Declan Bourne.

Attendance: 1,435 (476 visitors).

PIC: Chris Bray.