Ilkeston recorded a 4-2 win in the encounter at RAF College Cranwell as the Pilgrims’ preparations for Monday’s FA Youth Cup tie against Burton Albion continued on a losing note.

The Robins led 2-0 and 4-1 when United’s goals arrived — ensuring the Pilgrims were never on level terms after going behind early on.

United trailed by two goals when BEAUCHAMP cut the deficit with an excellent 25-yard free-kick.

The match was in the balance for a spell, but Ilkeston wrapped matters up with two quickfire strikes, before TRICKS struck with moments remaining.

Full-back Niall Delahoy was rested, while striker Charley Sanders emerged as a second half substitute after recovering from a knee injury.

Boston (4-4-2): Josh Macann; Todd Devlin (Tom James 75), Lewis Sturman (Joe Briers 46), Luke Wilson, Charlie Rossington; James Reed, Elliott Price, Jake Beauchamp, Jake Platten (Charley Sanders 65); Jordan Nuttell, James Tricks. Subs (not used): Niall Delahoy, Aaron Eyett.