Boreham Wood extended their flawless start to the National League season with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory at Woking on Tuesday. The win, their fifth in a row, strengthens their position at the summit of the table, where they now hold a seven-point lead with 38 points from 14 games. This result from Tuesday 27 October confirms their status as league leaders, having taken 38 points from 12 wins and two draws.
Kelly gave the hosts the lead after 23 minutes, but Golden levelled eight minutes later. The decisive moment came 11 minutes from time when Booty fired home to complete the turnaround, despite Brunt missing a second-half penalty for the visitors. Woking's Turner was sent off late on. This latest win followed a 4-0 home victory over AFC Fylde on Saturday 24 October, where Brunt scored twice and Golden was also on the scoresheet.
League position and form
The result maintains Boreham Wood's remarkable record of 12 wins and two draws from their opening 14 fixtures. They have scored 38 goals and conceded just 13, giving them the best goal difference in the division at +25. Their current form of five consecutive victories is the best in the league, a run that includes a 4-0 thrashing of AFC Fylde last week.
Next fixture outlook
Attention now turns to Saturday's home fixture against Hartlepool United at Meadow Park. Hartlepool currently sit 19th in the table, providing Boreham Wood with another opportunity to extend their winning streak and consolidate their lead. The match kicks off at 3pm on October 31, concluding a busy and successful week for Luke Garrard's side. Their next challenge is clear: maintain this momentum in front of their own supporters. With a seven-point cushion over second-placed Harrogate Town, the team will look to further assert their dominance in the league standings.
