Harry Limb scored twice from the spot as Boston Town marked a historic afternoon with yet another victory.
His goals allowed the Poachers to continue their dream start to life at Step 4 as they made it two wins out two.
Chris Funnell’s side made a fast start in their first ever home game in the Northern Premier League and forced several early corners.
Cheered on by a healthy crowd of 210 at the Mortgages For You Stadium, Boston carved out numerous early opportunities. The best chance fell to Matt Cotton who headed against the bar.
Loughborough, managed by former Ipswich Town Premier League star Jamie Clapham, were fielding a much-changed side from last season – and their young team looked uncertain in the early stages, especially at the back.
Limb deservedly broke the deadlock after Zak Munton was hauled back in the area when bearing down on goal after 24 minutes. The only surprise was that visiting defender Jozef Baxter got away with a yellow card.
Jordan Tate has been unlucky not to have got on the scoresheet so far this season and he was denied again early in the second half as Loughborough keeper blocked his goalbound shot with his legs.
A Noah Halford header from a free-kick levelled things up after 51 minutes as the students got to grips with the hard surface.
But the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Baxter was shown a second yellow for another foul.
Despite their numerical advantage, Boston struggled to regain the ascendancy they had enjoyed before the break.
If anything, it was against the run of play when they retook the lead with seven minutes left. Limb was nerveless with his second penalty after Cotton was clipped in the area.
The Poachers have now stretched their winning run to a remarkable 13 straight victories, a sequence that started back in February.
Ted Gibbons was named man of the match by match day sponsor First Rate Flat Roofing after a storming display at right back.
Boston Town now find themselves in fourth place in the early Pitching In Northern Premier League Midlands Division table.
On Tuesday (18 August), they’re at home again when they entertain Wellingborough Town, kick-off 7.45pm. Match day sponsor for that game will be Pete Moon – your support is much appreciated!
Town: Edwards, Gibbons, Smith (Houlston), Tate, Ford, Ging, Bayliss (Graves), Burdass (Archer), Limb (Wilson), Cotton, Munton (Siddons)
Pic: Joshua Hallam
