Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Boreham Wood 4th with 90 points, Hartlepool United 9th with 68, 22 apart. Recent form told a different story for Hartlepool United: only 14th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 9th. Scoring rates set the scale: Boreham Wood 2.07 scored and 1.26 conceded per game, Hartlepool United 1.17 and 1.28, with the league averaging 1.46.
The venue was Meadow Park, with room for 4,502 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Boreham Wood: Matt Rush (50'), Matt Rush (55'), Matt Rush (90')
Key stats
Possession: Boreham Wood 58% · Hartlepool United 42% · Total shots: 18-3 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 11-2