Forest Green Rovers will host Boreham Wood in the National League at 12:30 on Saturday. The match comes after Forest Green have secured six points from two games, while Boreham Wood sit on four.
The last time the two sides met was on 29 April 2026, when Boreham Wood won 1‑0 in the National League Playoff Eliminator, with Zak Brunt scoring the winner in extra time. Forest Green now look to turn the tables.
Boreham Wood finished fourth last season with 90 points and reached the playoff final, where they lost to Rochdale on penalties. In their most recent outing they beat FC Halifax Town 3‑1 away. The Wood have scored six goals in their opening two games of the season.
The club has added new key players this summer: goalkeeper Luca Gunter on loan from Tottenham, Oliver Bainbridge signed from Sunderland, and Tarryn Allarakhia who joined from Rochdale. Manager Luke Garrard, who returned to the club in September 2024 after a previous stint, has extended his contract for three years.
Matt Rush is a player to watch, having scored five goals in just two games, including a hat‑trick against Tamworth and a brace against Halifax Town. He finished last season with 34 goals in all competitions, 27 of them in the league.
Forest Green’s six points place them just ahead of Boreham Wood’s four in the league table. The match will be a key opportunity for the Rovers to maintain their unbeaten run and for the Wood to continue their strong start to the campaign.
