News in Felixstowe

Stuart Boardley's Seasiders were unstoppable at the Goldstar Ground in Felixstowe last night as they battered Barking 3-0 in the Isthmian Premier North clash.

The victory made it 11 league wins and just two losses in 15 games for United and moved them level won seven of their last ten, and moved them level on points in the fifth place play off spot.

A cunning 120th minute substitution proved planning is key when it comes to winning cup ties.

A record attendance of nearly 1,200 fans in Felixstowe saw an epic finale as Ipswich Town Women marched past the Saints to secure a last eight place in the WFA Cup.

Ipswich Town's Tractor Girls will have unprecedented support when they look to read the last eight of the Women's FA Cup against Southampton FC at Felixstowe.

Messages backing Joe Sheehan's Blues have come in from former players and Ipswich Town's men's manager Kieran McKenna and it is anticipated the women will be playing in front of a record crowd tomorrow (Sunday) at the Goldstar Ground.

Although pained at losing an effective striker, Seasiders boss Stuart Boardley is delighted for Sam Ford who last night completed his move to Arbroath FC.

Former West Ham youngster Ford made the switch to the Scottish Championship leaders until the end of the season, after impressing manager Dick Campbell during a week's trial at Gayfield Park last week.

Stuart Boardley is not one for shouting from the rooftop of the Goldstar Ground but after his 10-man Felixstowe side came from behind to secure their sixth win in a row, he is quietly confident Seasiders will make the play-offs.

After watching his side win a raw, fiesty but highly entertaining encounter, 2-1 against second from bottom Hullbridge Sports, it is easy to understand his optimism.

As a former Ipswich Town academy player himself Stuart Boardley knows the importance of going out and learning the trade in the men's game as soon as possible.

If that player can help a club get into their division's play offs then all the better.

It was a bittersweet afternoon for Felixstowe boss Stuart Boardley as his side won their fourth game in succession but match-winner Joshua Hitter was taken to hospital after a serious ankle injury.

Boardley was delighted as The Seasiders moved up to 12th after their hard fought 1-0 win over Hashtag United, but spoke of his sorrow at losing scorer Hitter who headed home the 57th minute winner after more good work out wide by the Seasiders.

Seasiders' boss Stuart Boardley insisted his side should not be judged by the 4-0 FA Trophy defeat by National League side AFC Telford.

Felixstowe took a battering from the Shropshire side and Storm Arwen in front of more than 600 fans at a wet and windy Dellwood Avenue but brighter days are around the corner in a busy December, according to the manager.

It is being billed as the biggest game in the club's 111-year* history and Seasiders boss Stuart Boardley admits he is relishing pitting his wits against a higher level side.

Felixstowe & Walton United take on AFC Telford in the second round of the FA Trophy at their Goldstar Ground on Dellwood Avenue tomorrow, with a 3pm kick off.

Felixstowe manager Stuart Boardley made clear his respect and pride in his players after the Seasiders sensationally came from behind to beat Peterborough Sports in the FA Trophy.

Despite losing their number one keeper in the warm up due to sickness, injury set backs and going a goal behind to a Dan Lawlor free kick after just four minutes, the Seasiders overcame the adversity to secure victory at the Goldstar Ground and beat the Step Three team that tops the Southern League Premier Division Central, a level above Felixstowe in the football pyramid.