Danny Cashman scored a late winner to give Boreham Wood a 3-2 victory away to Worthing in the National League. The result, reported by the BBC, keeps the Wood top of the table, one point clear of Sutton United with 13 points from five games.
Cashman returned to haunt his former club with two second-half goals. His first, a neat finish from a Matt Rush lay-off, came just past the hour mark to level the score after Razzaq Coleman had put the hosts ahead. The decisive strike arrived on 86 minutes, securing three points for the visitors despite a stoppage-time penalty from Coleman for Worthing.
How did Boreham Wood turn the game around?
Luke Garrard's side showed resilience to fight back after falling behind. The equaliser was a well-worked team move, with Rush providing the key touch for Cashman. The winner was a moment of individual quality from the forward, who now has three league goals this season. Matt Rush had earlier put Boreham Wood ahead with a first-half strike, set up by a precise through-ball from Zak Brunt. Worthing goalkeeper Taylor Seymour was kept busy throughout the contest.
This was the team's first outing since the club-record sale of striker Abdul Abdulmalik to Swedish side Djurgardens for £1.5 million. The squad responded positively to that off-field change, demonstrating the depth available in the squad. Their attacking output this season remains strong, having scored 14 goals while conceding seven for a healthy +7 goal difference.
What does this mean for the league standings?
The win solidifies Boreham Wood's position at the summit. With a record of four wins, one draw, and no defeats, their recent form reads WWWWD. Maintaining this momentum will be vital as they aim to build on their one-point advantage at the top. Fans can track the evolving race on our standings page.
What was the impact of the Abdulmalik sale?
The departure of a key attacker for a non-league record fee could have disrupted preparations. Instead, the performance at Worthing suggested a squad focused on the task at hand. The funds from the transfer provide significant resources for the club, but the immediate focus is on the players currently available. The ability to score three goals without their former star is an encouraging sign for the challenges ahead.
What comes next for the league leaders?
Attention now turns to maintaining this early-season form. The team's next fixture is a home match against Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday, 12 September. You can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. Securing another three points there would extend their unbeaten start to six matches.
