United braced for Challenge Cup

Aaron Butcher

Midweek action returns to The Jakemans Stadium on Tuesday evening when Boston United and FC Halifax Town meet in the last eight of the UniBond League Challenge Cup.

The quarter-final encounter, kick-off 7.45pm, will see the winners progress to the semi-final stage on Saturday March 13.

Boston and Halifax have never met competitively in the past, but both clubs have had similar recent histories after tumbling out of the Football League due to financial problems.

Halifax are currently riding high in Division One North under the guidance of manager Neil Aspin, with 31-goal leading scorer James Dean their primary attacking threat.

It remains to be seen whether United bosses Rob Scott and Paul Hurst will make many alterations to their team line-up, but the likes of Aaron Butcher, Simon Ashton and Adam Millson could come into contention if changes are made.

Match referee at The Jakemans Stadium is Geoff Law.

Reduced admission prices of £5 for adults and £1 for under-16s are in operation for this match.

Follow the game on ‘United Live’ throughout the evening, with pre-match coverage getting under way at 7.00pm.