Match Report
The table read 1st (Boreham Wood, 13 pts) against 14th (Boston United, 6 pts), 7 points apart. Scoring rates set the scale: Boreham Wood 2.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per game, Boston United 1.2 and 1.2, with the league averaging 1.55.
Boreham Wood had not lost in 12 games, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Over the last five, Boreham Wood had taken 13 of 15 points to Boston United's 7.
The venue was Emirates Stadium, with room for 60,704 spectators. N. Smith took charge of the match — our records show 45 games refereed with an average of 2.1 yellow cards per game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Boston United led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Boreham Wood: Matt Rush (85'), Matt Rush (88') · Boston United: Tom Cursons (26')
Key stats
Possession: Boreham Wood 78% · Boston United 22% · Total shots: 28-3 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 7-1