Boreham Wood travel to face Eastleigh this weekend as the clear leaders of the National League. The BBC's statistical preview highlights the contrasting fortunes of the two sides heading into the match at the Silverlake Stadium.
Boreham Wood's position is formidable. They have taken 16 points from their opening six matches, winning five and drawing one. That record puts them three points clear of second-placed Harrogate Town. Their recent form string of five consecutive wins shows their momentum. Eastleigh, by contrast, sit in tenth place with 10 points, having won three, drawn one, and lost two of their league games so far.
Luke Garrard's side have been relentless. Their victories include a 2-1 win over Carlisle United and a 3-1 triumph against Forest Green Rovers. They also progressed in the National League Cup with a win over Newcastle United's under-21 side. Eastleigh's form has been mixed. They suffered a 2-0 loss to Altrincham last time out but had previously secured wins against Hartlepool United and Scunthorpe United. They also drew with Aldershot Town in the cup.
Recent meetings between these clubs have been dramatic and high-scoring. The last encounter, in February, ended in a 2-2 draw. Before that, in October of last year, Boreham Wood emerged victorious from an eight-goal thriller, winning 4-4 after a penalty shootout in the FA Cup. The Wood also won 2-4 at Eastleigh in a league fixture back in January 2024. This history suggests another open contest is likely.
The squad carrying this impressive form has been both solid defensively and potent in attack, claiming a goal difference of +8 with 16 scored and 8 conceded. Key players have stepped up across the pitch to contribute to this perfect start. Supporters can review the full roster and player contributions on the club's squad list. Maintaining fitness and avoiding injuries will be key as the fixture list begins to congest.
Following the trip to Hampshire, Boreham Wood's next scheduled match is a home fixture at Meadow Park. The full run of upcoming games, including dates and opponents, is available on the fixtures page.
