Boston United 0-2 Chorley
Boston United's start to life at the Jakemans Community Stadium ended on a losing note as visiting Chorley spoiled the homecoming party.
United received a let-off in the 15th minute when Elliot Newby blazed a penalty wide, only for Connor Hall to convert from the spot two minutes later.
Chorley's victory was wrapped up in the 34th minute when Scott Leather lashed home from a corner and despite United delivering a string of telling crosses, they were unable to find a route back into proceedings.
FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW...
Boston (4-3-3): Ross Fitzsimons; Matt Tootle, Luke Shiels, Scott Garner (Joe Leesley 81), Scott Duxbury; Connor Dimaio, Mitch Rose (Paul Green 74), Andi Thanoj; Jay Rollins (Terry Hawkridge 74), Jordan Burrow, Jordan Thewlis. Subs (not used): Fraser Preston, Peter Crook (gk).
Chorley (4-4-2): Matt Urwin; Arlen Birch, Scott Leather, Andy Halls (Harvey Smith 83), Lewis Baines; Elliot Newby (Tyler Garratt 77), Will Tomlinson, Mike Calveley, Ollie Shenton; Harry Cardwell, Connor Hall (Adam Henley 59). Subs (not used): Oliver Putnam, Sewa Marah.
Referee: James Bancroft.
Attendance: Behind-Closed-Doors.
Photography: Russell Dossett.
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