Tamworth vs Boston United

5 September 2026 · National League · 2026/27 · Referee Scott Jackson

Full time 2 – 2

Half-time: 1–1

  • Kieren Donnelly 23’
  • Morgan Roberts 52’
  • Jamie Grimes 32’
  • Lenell John-Lewis 63’

Match summary

The points were shared as Tamworth and Boston United drew 2-2. It was 1-1 at half-time.

In the first half, Kieren Donnelly put Tamworth ahead with a header in the 23rd minute and Jamie Grimes equalised with a header in the 32nd minute. In the second half, Morgan Roberts put Tamworth back in front in the 52nd minute and Lenell John-Lewis equalised in the 63rd minute.

Tamworth had the better of the chances, with 1.81 expected goals (xG) from 17 shots to Boston United's 0.81 from 10.

Match stats

46% Possession 54%
17 Shots 10
8 Shots on target 5
7 Corners 4
96 Attacks 98
79 Dangerous attacks 61
250 Passes 348
57.6% Pass accuracy 72.1%
2 Tackles 0
11 Fouls 12
3 Yellow cards 2
0 Red cards 0
1 Offsides 2

Key events

Tamworth Boston United
Kick-off
Ben MilnesShot on target
19’
Luke Fairlamb
20’
21’
Kai MauroShot on target
Kieren DonnellyHeader1-0 (Tamworth)
23’
Thomas BrambleShot on target
27’
32’
Jamie GrimesHeader1-1 (Boston United)
Kieren Donnelly
42’
Kieren DonnellyShot on target
44’
Half-time1-1
Second half underway
Morgan Roberts2-1 (Tamworth)
53’
61’
Lenell John-LewisKen Aboh
61’
Tom CursonsShot on target
63’
Lenell John-LewisRight foot shot2-2 (Boston United)
75’
Connor TealeSai Sachdev
75’
Lennon WheeldonConnor McBride
79’
Terrell Agyemang
Dan CreaneyShot on target
80’
Dan CreaneyShot on target
81’
Riccardo CalderMorgan Roberts
84’
Nathan TshikunaKieren Donnelly
84’
Thomas McGlincheyBen Acquaye
84’
Dan CreaneyShot on target
89’
89’
Jake RooneyShot on target
Olly DysonBen Milnes
90’
Jordan Cullinane-Liburd
90+3’
90+4’
Niall Canavan
Full-time2-2

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 1.81 0.81 23’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), 1-0 23’ 32’ Jamie Grimes (Boston United), 1-1 32’ 52’ Morgan Roberts (Tamworth), 2-1 52’ 63’ Lenell John-Lewis (Boston United), 2-2 63’ 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 1.81 0.81 23’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), 1-0 Donnelly 23’ 32’ Jamie Grimes (Boston United), 1-1 Grimes 32’ 52’ Morgan Roberts (Tamworth), 2-1 Roberts 52’ 63’ Lenell John-Lewis (Boston United), 2-2 John-Lewis 63’
Tamworth 1.81 xGBoston United 0.81 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

 Boston United attacking Tamworth attacking 
7’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), set piece, 0.28 xG, off target 63’ Lenell John-Lewis (Boston United), set piece, 0.24 xG, goal 80’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), set piece, 0.20 xG, saved 32’ Jamie Grimes (Boston United), from a corner, 0.17 xG, goal 74’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), open play, 0.17 xG, off target 2’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), set piece, 0.16 xG, off target 44’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), open play, 0.16 xG, saved 71’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), from a corner, 0.16 xG, blocked 21’ Kai Mauro (Boston United), direct free kick, 0.15 xG, saved 27’ Thomas Bramble (Tamworth), open play, 0.14 xG, saved 89’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), open play, 0.13 xG, saved 23’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), from a corner, 0.12 xG, goal 52’ Morgan Roberts (Tamworth), open play, 0.10 xG, goal 90+1’ Nathan Tshikuna (Tamworth), open play, 0.10 xG, off target 36’ Connor McBride (Boston United), open play, 0.08 xG, blocked 87’ Tom Cursons (Boston United), set piece, 0.05 xG, off target 10’ Connor McBride (Boston United), open play, 0.05 xG, blocked 12’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), open play, 0.04 xG, blocked 61’ Tom Cursons (Boston United), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 41’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 14’ Tom Cursons (Boston United), set piece, 0.01 xG, off target 71’ Morgan Roberts (Tamworth), from a corner, 0.01 xG, blocked 45’ Gavan Holohan (Boston United), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 89’ Jake Rooney (Boston United), open play, 0.01 xG, saved 10’ Ben Acquaye (Tamworth), set piece, 0.00 xG, off target 81’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), set piece, 0.00 xG, saved 19’ Ben Milnes (Tamworth), set piece, 0.00 xG, saved 7’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), set piece, 0.28 xG, off target 63’ Lenell John-Lewis (Boston United), set piece, 0.24 xG, goal 80’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), set piece, 0.20 xG, saved 32’ Jamie Grimes (Boston United), from a corner, 0.17 xG, goal 44’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), open play, 0.16 xG, saved 74’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), open play, 0.17 xG, off target 2’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), set piece, 0.16 xG, off target 71’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), from a corner, 0.16 xG, blocked 21’ Kai Mauro (Boston United), direct free kick, 0.15 xG, saved 27’ Thomas Bramble (Tamworth), open play, 0.14 xG, saved 89’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), open play, 0.13 xG, saved 23’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), from a corner, 0.12 xG, goal 52’ Morgan Roberts (Tamworth), open play, 0.10 xG, goal 90+1’ Nathan Tshikuna (Tamworth), open play, 0.10 xG, off target 36’ Connor McBride (Boston United), open play, 0.08 xG, blocked 87’ Tom Cursons (Boston United), set piece, 0.05 xG, off target 10’ Connor McBride (Boston United), open play, 0.05 xG, blocked 12’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), open play, 0.04 xG, blocked 61’ Tom Cursons (Boston United), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 41’ Kieren Donnelly (Tamworth), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 71’ Morgan Roberts (Tamworth), from a corner, 0.01 xG, blocked 14’ Tom Cursons (Boston United), set piece, 0.01 xG, off target 45’ Gavan Holohan (Boston United), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 89’ Jake Rooney (Boston United), open play, 0.01 xG, saved 10’ Ben Acquaye (Tamworth), set piece, 0.00 xG, off target 81’ Dan Creaney (Tamworth), set piece, 0.00 xG, saved 19’ Ben Milnes (Tamworth), set piece, 0.00 xG, saved
Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Tamworth 4-4-2 Starting XI
Lovett
Fairlamb
Rye
Cullinane-Liburd
Hollis
Acquaye 84’
Milnes 90’
Bramble
Roberts 84’
Donnelly 84’
Creaney
Boston United 5-3-2 Starting XI
Chadwick
Mauro
Rooney
Canavan
Grimes
Sachdev 75’
Agyemang
Holohan
Aboh 61’
Cursons
McBride 75’

Player stats

Players14 players
Rhys Lovett
90′ – – – – – – –
Joe Rye
90′ – – – – – – –
Jordan Cullinane-Liburd
90′ – – – – – –
Haydn Hollis
90′ – – – – – – –
Luke Fairlamb
90′ – – – – – –
Morgan Roberts Taken off
84′ 1 – 2 0.12 – – –
Ben Milnes Taken off
90′ – – 1 0.00 – – –
Thomas Bramble
90′ – – 1 0.14 – – –
Ben Acquaye Taken off
84′ – – 1 0.00 – – –
Kieren Donnelly Taken off
84′ 1 – 4 0.35 – –
Dan Creaney
90′ – – 7 1.10 – – –
Thomas McGlinchey Came on as a substitute
6′ – – – – – – –
Riccardo Calder Came on as a substitute
6′ – – – – – – –
Nathan Tshikuna Came on as a substitute
6′ – – 1 0.10 – – –
Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

Tamworth win 45% Avg odds 2.02
Draw 25% Avg odds 3.56
Boston United win 30% Avg odds 3.04

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

Tamworth DLLWL
Boston United LWWLL

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Previous and next meeting

 Previous meeting: Boston United 0-0 Tamworth, 21 Feb 26 Next meeting: Boston United vs Tamworth, 13 Mar 27 (upcoming)  All Tamworth vs Boston United meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.