Get ready for an electrifying match in the England National League on 22.08.2026, where Forest Green goes head-to-head with Boreham Wood. This closely contested battle promises to captivate fans as both teams are evenly matched. Our detailed preview includes analysis of each team's past performances, key players, and crucial statistics. Stay tuned for our expert prediction and make your betting choices with confidence after reading about Forest Green and Boreham Wood.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hartlepool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 6 |
| 6 | Forest Green | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/3 | 6 |
| 7 | Boreham Wood | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6/4 | 4 |
| 8 | AFC Fylde | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/3 | 4 |
Forest Green vs Boreham Wood Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | Worthing | Forest Green | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League | Forest Green | FC Halifax Town | 08.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Forest Green | Swindon Town | 01.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Forest Green | Bristol City | 29.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Forest Green | Cardiff | 25.07.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Forest Green | Bristol Rovers | 21.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Merthyr Town | Forest Green | 18.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bishop's Cleeve | Forest Green | 07.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| National League | Boreham Wood | Forest Green | 29.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League | Forest Green | Morecambe | 25.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | FC Halifax Town | Boreham Wood | 15.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| National League | Boreham Wood | Tamworth | 08.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Boreham Wood | Norwich City U21 | 31.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dagenham & Redbridge | Boreham Wood | 28.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Boreham Wood | Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 21.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Boreham Wood | Arsenal U21 | 17.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Real Bedford | Boreham Wood | 14.07.2026 | 2-8 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Boreham Wood | Watford | 11.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League | Boreham Wood | Rochdale | 10.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| National League | Carlisle | Boreham Wood | 03.05.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Forest Green VS Boreham Wood
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Forest Green vs Boreham Wood
Bookies' predictions
Forest Green
Betting Intelligence: Forest Green vs Boreham Wood
htmlTwo wins from two. Six points on the board. Forest Green are flying out of the blocks this season, and now they get the chance to stamp their authority on the National League with a home win against their familiar rivals Boreham Wood.
This fixture has genuine needle. These two sides have met seven times in head-to-head history, and every single game has been tight. No thrashings. No walkovers. Just scrappy, competitive football where fine margins decide everything.
Here's what you need to watch for — Boreham Wood have actually won the last two meetings between these clubs. They edged a 1-1 draw in February and then took all three points with a 1-0 win back in April. That gives them a psychological edge that the bookmakers might be undervaluing.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Forest Green being the in-form favourites. Yes, they've been brilliant — back-to-back National League wins, five goals scored, and a 3-2 opening-day thriller against Halifax sets the pulse racing. But Boreham Wood have also impressed, putting three past Halifax away from home and showing real attacking threat with six goals in their opening two games.
The surprising statistical insight here? Every single head-to-head match between these sides has produced two goals or fewer. Seven games. Not one of them broke that barrier. In a market obsessed with goals, Under 2.5 Goals deserves serious attention at what will likely be generous odds. This fixture simply does not tend to produce goal fests.
Boreham Wood's form going into the new season also caught my eye. That 8-2 demolition of Real Bedford in preseason was extraordinary, and their defensive unit looked solid enough in competitive action. At odds of 2.88, they represent genuine value as the away side.
My bold prediction? Boreham Wood win 1-0, continuing an eerily consistent pattern from recent meetings. Back them on the Double Chance market, or consider the Both Teams to Score — No option given how cautious these encounters historically become.
Forest Green at home, Boreham Wood with history on their side, and a rivalry that always delivers tension over goals. Saturday cannot come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Moore-Taylor | England | 32 | Defender | 177 | 83 |
| T. Knowles | England | 27 | Attacker | 183 | 70 |
| N. Haughton | England | 31 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 78 kg |
| K. McAllister | Scotland | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| R. Inniss | England | 31 | Defender | 197 | 82 |
| L. McNicholas | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Goalkeeper | 192 | n/a |
| H. Bunker | England | 23 | Midfielder | 190 | n/a |
| Abraham Kanu | England | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Harry Whitwell | England | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | 78 |
| F. Pagel | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Clarke | England | 25 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 78 kg |
| Sean Etaluku | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Isaac Moore | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Kengni | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Buyabu | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Balagizi | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| T. Pemberton | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Mendy | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Dausch | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| T. Babalola | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Norris | England | 33 | Attacker | 182 cm | 85 kg |
| C. Bush | England | 34 | Defender | 191 | 90 |
| J. Payne | England | 34 | Midfielder | 175 | 58 |
| C. Reynolds | England | 36 | Defender | 188 | 83 |
| F. Ilesanmi | England | 35 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| R. Booty | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| C. Coxe | Wales | 27 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| Érico Sousa | Portugal | 31 | Midfielder | 170 | 64 |
| C. Clayden | England | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. King | England | 30 | Defender | 178 | 80 |
| Lewis Mark Richardson | England | 23 | Midfielder | ||
| M. Rush | England | 25 | Attacker | 177 | 59 |
| J. Newton | England | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Brunt | England | 24 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| C. O'Connell | England | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ted Curd | England | 20 | Goalkeeper | 190 | n/a |
| A. Abdulmalik | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Benton | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Forest Green vs Boreham Wood match odds
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