A commanding 3-0 away victory over Solihull Moors on Saturday saw Boreham Wood extend their lead at the top of the National League. Ben Whitfield scored twice either side of half-time before James Bird sealed the points late on.
The win at Damson Park sends Luke Garrard's side three points clear at the summit, having taken 23 points from their opening nine games. Their recent form reads an impressive WWDWW, underlining their status as the team to beat.
Whitfield opened the scoring just before the break, finishing neatly in the 43rd minute. He doubled the advantage almost immediately after the restart, converting a chance created by Mo Marshall-Miranda. Bird made it three in the 76th minute, assisted by Zak Brunt, to put the result beyond doubt.
The only blot on Whitfield's afternoon was a missed penalty in the 67th minute, but it did not affect the outcome. James Clarke received a yellow card for the visitors, while Solihull's Josh Wakeling was also booked in a match where the home side struggled to gain a foothold.
Manager Luke Garrard will be pleased with a clean sheet and a performance that reinforces their title credentials. The result continues a remarkable ascent for a club that first reached the National League just over a decade ago.
Attention now turns to a top-of-the-table clash at Meadow Park. Fans can also check the updated standings to see the widening gap at the top.
The club confirmed their next fixture is against Kidderminster Harriers at Meadow Park on Tuesday, September 29th. Boreham Wood are now six points clear at the top of the National League, according to our verified data. Manager Luke Garrard's side are unbeaten in their last five league games, with their latest win a 3-0 victory at Solihull Moors.
