Boston United tops Hartlepool 3‑1 in National League

BOSTON, England (Interstat) — Boston United defeated Hartlepool United 3-1 in a National League match on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at The Jakemans Stadium. Maxim Kouogun opened the scoring in the 65th minute, with Connor Teale doubling the lead in the 79th and Frankie Maguire making it 3-0 in the 83rd. Tom Cursons pulled one back for Hartlepool in the 88th, assisted by Oisín Gallagher. The match featured yellow cards for Alex Reid in the 39th, Jordan Richards in the 45th, Teale in the 67th and Gallagher in second-half stoppage time. Boston’s league record improved to 15 wins, 17 losses and 13 draws, while its overall mark stands at 15 wins, 18 losses and 13 draws. Hartlepool’s league record dropped to 17 wins, 14 losses and 14 draws, and its overall record is 17 wins, 16 losses and 14 draws. The teams had drawn 1-1 in their previous meeting on Sept. 3, 2025. Boston’s win followed a 3-0 victory at Solihull Moors on April 18, and Hartlepool had beaten Southend United 4-3 on April 21.