The hosts had plenty of bark, particularly after Morgan Roberts nudged in the opener, but the Pilgrims toughed it out and levelled through Keaton Ward deep into first-half stoppage time to swing the pendulum.
Jimmy Knowles confidently rasped home from the penalty spot just before the hour and United grew in stature, comfortably securing promotion to the National League by sapping the belief of a Brackley side that huffed and puffed without looking like blowing down the house.
Winning boss Ian Culverhouse admitted the end of the opening 45 had caused him concern but said the solid foundations built in penalty shootout wins at Alfreton and Scunthorpe in the previous rounds of the play-offs had stood Boston in good stead.
“I am so proud of the group, they have been magnificent and what a way to do it,” he said.
“When you get the momentum behind you, the two away games, I know we won them on penalties without scoring a goal, but the belief that gave to everyone was fantastic.
“We were hanging on in the first half, they were better than us and asked so many questions so to come through that and get the win speaks volumes.
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BRENNAN STINGS 'MOANY' BEES!
FRUSTRATED Dean Brennan has lashed out at the \"miserable, moany\" Barnet boo boys and urged them to get behind the team in their bid for promotion.
ACE REED WAITED TO MAKE A MARK
WHEN Mark Reed sensed his manager turn around to look his way on Tuesday night, he knew what was coming next.
CHURCH HAILS TEENAGE KICKS
DEBUTANT Dan Shaw got his teenage kicks with the rocket that fired Alvechurch to the top of the table.
LEES SO PROUD OF HIS SHAKERS
SUPER Shakers made it 14 games unbeaten this season after easing to victory against struggling NPL outfit Blyth Spartans.
SEVEN-UP A STONES
RONAN Silva turned in a four-star display as Salisbury highlighted the three-division difference in quality against their Wessex Premier opponents.
HORGAN'S RELIEF AT TOWN SIX APPEAL
CHIPPENHAM Town heeded manager Gary Horgan's prematch warning about a potential shock and despatched their Jewson Western League hosts.
BRAD'S LEVELLER RESCUES THE IRON
IN A terrific FA Cup second qualifying round tie, Step 4 Newcastle Town held National League North leaders Scunthorpe at Buckmaster Avenue.
WHING IS SURE IT'S MOOR OF THE SAME
A BRACE from Conor Wilkinson brought Solihull Moors back-to-back National League victories.
MOR'S U'S ARE BACK ON TRACK
SUTTON United got back to winning ways with a wel come victory at Southend United.
DUO GET THEIR JUST REWARDS
ENGLAND legend Stuart Pearce has made surprise appearances at two Trident League clubs to hail a pair of award-winning volunteers who earned national recognition for their inspirational exploits.