Boreham Wood travel to face Worthing on Monday in a National League fixture that pits the high-flying visitors against a side they have struggled against recently. The match, scheduled for 31st August, comes with Luke Garrard's side sitting second in the table, just two points behind leaders Sutton United, as reported by the BBC.
Boreham Wood have taken 10 points from their opening four games, winning three and drawing one. Their form reads WWWD, and they boast a healthy goal difference of +6, having scored 11 and conceded just five. This strong start has them firmly in the promotion play-off places, with positions two through seven qualifying for the end-of-season showdown. You can track their progress on our standings page.
What is Boreham Wood's recent form?
Boreham Wood's confidence will be high after a productive opening month. Their National League campaign includes a 2-1 win over Boston United, a 3-0 victory against Forest Green Rovers, and a 3-1 success at Halifax Town. They were held to a 3-3 draw by Tamworth in their most recent league outing. They also recorded an emphatic 5-2 win against Leeds United U21 in the National League Cup. This consistent scoring, with 11 league goals already, shows an attacking threat that Worthing will need to contain.
What is the recent head-to-head record?
The recent history between these two sides makes for concerning reading for Boreham Wood supporters. In the last two meetings, both in the National League South, Worthing have come out on top. On 28th January 2025, Worthing won 2-1 at home. Earlier that season, on 2nd September 2024, they also won 2-1, this time at Meadow Park. You have to go back to March 2007 for a Boreham Wood victory in this fixture, a 3-2 win in the Non League Premier. This recent dominance gives the hosts a psychological edge.
How do the two teams compare this season?
The table presents a clear contrast. Boreham Wood occupy second place with 10 points. Worthing, in 13th, have collected six points from their opening fixtures. The goal columns also tell a story. While Boreham Wood have netted 11 times, Worthing have scored seven. The visitors' defensive record of five goals conceded is a key strength they will look to maintain. A full breakdown of team and player statistics is available on our stats section.
What does this match mean for Boreham Wood?
For Boreham Wood, this is an opportunity to prove they can overcome a specific bogey team while consolidating their excellent early-season position. Maintaining their unbeaten run is vital to keep pace with Sutton United at the summit. A win would also help exorcise the demons of the last two frustrating results against this opponent. The squad will be eager to show their quality and continue building momentum ahead of a busy period, the details of which can be found on our fixtures list. Manager Luke Garrard will demand a focused performance to turn the recent head-to-head trend on its head.
