The Coasters travel down to London looking to make it four wins out of four on the road which has seen the Coasters rise up the table and go within a point of Saturday’s opponents. A 2-2 draw with Solihull on Tuesday night saw the Coasters pegged back after leading 2-0, however, a point against a top four side is still a decent result. Goals from Nick Haughton and Danny Ormerod gave the Coasters a comfortable first-half lead where there could have been more goals for Fylde.
However, after the break, Solihull showed why they are playoff contenders and dominated the second half for large parts. Resolute defending from Fylde earned them a point which could have been all three if Josh Kay’s strike hadn’t hit the bar late on.
With one point separating the two sides, Saturday’s contest should be a close affair and with the league being so tight in terms of points both sides could enter the top half of the table with a win. Four points separate Dagenham in 11th and Dorking in 21st which shows that every point is vital at this stage of the season to avoid the drop.
However, with the Coasters in good away form, Chris Beech will be wanting his side to make it 4 from 4 on the road and give a little breathing space between Fylde and the relegation pack.
Ticket News
Visiting supporters to The Mangata Pay UK Stadium, Meadow Park will be located at the South End of the ground, where there is an allocation for up to 1,250 spectators; this allocation is made up of 359 covered seats in our West Stand (operating on a first come first serve basis), whilst the remainder is made up of uncovered standing along the South and South East terraces.
Admission prices are subject to a £2.00 increase from midnight the day before the game. As such, Boreham Wood FC recommends that all spectators attending matches at the Mangata Pay UK Stadium Meadow Park to purchase tickets beforehand to avoid increased match day admission prices, queueing and congestion when entering the ground.
All admission prices are as follows:
Adult – £10
Over 65 – £8
Under 16 – £6
Under 12 – £3
Coach Travel
The Coasters travel to Meadow Park in Vanarama National League action, following a run of three straight away wins, which saw Fylde climb to 15th in the league table. Tickets are now available to supporters who want to make the trip to Hertfordshire to back Chris Beech’s side.
The coach will leave Mill Farm at 9am.
Adult (member) – £30
Adult (non-member) – £40
Under-16 (accompanied by an adult) – £5
To book your place on any of the above, please email travel@afcfyldesupporters.co.uk
Payment can be made in cash on the coach.
Follow Live
Watch Live on National League TV
Those overseas and in the UK can follow tomorrow’s game on NationalLeagueTV.com.
Match passes are available to purchase for just £9.99, with the game streamed live to all territories overseas.
Listen on Coasters Live
Jack Eckman will be behind the mic live on Coasters Live will full match commentary of our game against The Wood live from 2.30pm.
Follow on our socials
Those who prefer to follow the action ‘on the go’ can do so on our social media channels, with match coverage on Twitter throughout the game alongside a plethora of content on our Facebook & Instagram accounts.
We’ll be catching up with the gaffer post-match, alongside match highlights which can be viewed on our YouTube channel over the days which will follow the full-time whistle.
The Opposition
The word to describe Boreham Wood this season would be inconsistent. Can easily go on a five game winning run or a five game winless run. With Luke Garrard one of the most exciting managers at this level and some quality talent, some would argue that Boreham Wood are performing below expectations.
With the second most draws in the league, Garrard’s problem has been turning draws into wins and gaining that ruthless streak which should see them higher up the division. The loan signing of Tshimanga will certainly help at that end of the pitch, but 56 goals conceded is the 4th worst in the division.
Late goals conceded against York and Eastleigh suggest their defence is switching off at the wrong time and maybe concentration is a potential issue. However, unlike Fylde, Boreham Wood did not play on Tuesday night so will be looking to amend last Saturday’s defeat against Hartlepool. A win on Saturday could really kick start Boreham Wood’s finish to the season and maybe could see them sneak into the playoffs if results go their way.
Classic Clash
This week’s classic clash comes from 2019 when the Coasters were lingering at the bottom of the league and were without a manager. Interim managers John Hills and Brett Ormerod stepped up to the plate and delivered 3 points on the road. A brilliant Andy Taylor strike and a last-minute goal from Dan Bradley sealed the win for the Coasters after a brilliant defensive performance which was epitomised by Alex Whitmore’s tackle on Kabongo Tshimanga at 0-1.
Previous meetings
5th August 2017
National League
AFC Fylde 2 vs 2 Boreham Wood
Goalscorers: Fylde- Danny Woodwards (OG), Jonny Smith. The Wood- Kane Smith, Ricky Shakes.
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9th December 2017
National League
Boreham Wood 1 vs 0 AFC Fylde
Goalscorers: The Wood- Angelo Balanta
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3rd May 2018
National League Playoffs
Boreham Wood 2 vs 1 AFC Fylde
Goalscorers: The Wood- Jamie Turley, Bruno Andrade. Fylde- Simon Grand
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24th November 2018
National League
AFC Fylde 2 vs 1 Boreham Wood
Goalscorers: Fylde- Serhat Tasdemir, Danny Rowe. The Wood- Chigozie Ugwu
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9th March 2019
National League
Boreham Wood 1 vs 1 AFC Fylde
Goalscorers: The Wood- Jamal Fyfield. Fylde- Neil Byrne
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26th October 2019
National League
Boreham Wood 0 vs 2 AFC Fylde
Goalscorers: Fylde- Andy Taylor, Dan Bradley.
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1st February 2020
National League
AFC Fylde 1 vs 2 Boreham Wood
Goalscorers: Fylde- Jordan Williams. The Wood- Jamal Fyfield, Kabongo Tshimanga
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26th September 2023
National League
AFC Fylde 2 vs 2 Boreham Wood
Goalscorers: Fylde- Danny Whitehead, Owen Evans, The Wood- Angelo Balanta.
Key Players
Nathan Ashmore: The shot stopper who will be well known to any non-league enthusiast. Good distribution as well as the ability to save anything in the air, Ashmore is unlucky not to get a look in at an EFL side. Well known for playing at Ebbsfleet as well as the Wood, Coasters will have to be at their sharpest to beat Ashmore.
Femi Ilesamni: The left back with an unbelievable work rate and desire to win football matches, Femi is a key part of Boreham Wood’s side. A very experienced defender who’s confident on the ball, Femi will have an interesting battle on the Coasters right side.
Kabongo Tshimanga: A striker who has recently been playing at League one Fleetwood Town is certainly no stranger to the National League. A threat against any team with his pace and movement and a natural ability to put the ball in the net. With an amazing record at this level, keeping Tshimanga quiet will be some task.
