Boreham Wood prepare to host AFC Fylde this Saturday aiming to extend their five-match winning run and stays at the top of the National League. The Wood sit first with 35 points from 13 games, holding a seven-point lead over Harrogate Town, having won eleven, drawn two and lost none of their thirteen league matches.
Their recent form is formidable, with victories including a 7-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough U21 in the National League Cup last Tuesday and a 3-2 FA Cup win over Woking last Saturday. The team's last league outing was a 2-0 win at Sutton United on 9 October, part of a perfect recent run of five wins and no draws or losses. Callum Reynolds and Matt Rush are both nearing full fitness ahead of the fixture, providing a boost to manager Luke Garrard's options. Rush, who won the National League Player of the Month award in August, and September winner Ben Whitfield are expected to be key figures.
AFC Fylde arrive at Meadow Park in seventh place, presenting a serious challenge as promotion rivals. Their recent results have been mixed, with a 2-0 win over Scunthorpe followed by defeats to Southend and Carlisle. The club's chairman, Danny, has secured the club's long-term future at its home ground. A new 50-year lease has been agreed with Hertsmere Borough Council, complete with safeguards and regular reviews. The £4.25 million South Stand development is fully funded, with contributions from the chairman, the club, HBC, and several football foundations.
"I often tell you that cautious planning comes into play the higher you go up the pyramid," Danny said. On the pitch, the Wood have scored 34 goals this season while conceding only 13, giving them a goal difference of plus twenty-one. Supporters can check the full fixtures list for the rest of the October schedule.
The match coincides with a 'Ladies Day' event at Meadow Park, offering free entry and a drink to women and girls, followed by a karaoke evening with players and staff. Boreham Wood's next fixture after Fylde is a trip to Dagenham & Redbridge on 31 October.
