Aldershot Town travel to South Hertfordshire this midweek for an Enterprise National League fixture against an in-form Boreham Wood side to be contested on the evening of Tuesday, 4th November.
Founded in 1948, ‘the Wood’ competed the entirety of the 20th century at step three or lower. However, since their promotion from the Isthmian League Premier in 2010, the club haven’t looked back, enjoying their 16th successive season as part of the National League 72.
After a heartbreaking goalless draw at home to Ebbsfleet United on the final day of the season saw the side relegated by a mere point in 2023/24, the club experienced quick vindication, bouncing back at the first time of asking last term. An incredibly dramatic play-off run, including a normal-time victory over Dorking despite having trailed 3-1 as late as the 83rd minute, culminated in a 1-0 victory against Maidstone United, Charles Clayden scoring the only goal in front of a sold out home crowd.
Since their return to step-one, it is fair to say that the Wood have exceeded expectations, currently sitting 4th in the National League table, with 32 points from 16 games.
RECENT FORM
If their league form wasn’t impressive enough, Boreham Wood come into this home tie with the confidence of having defeated League Two strugglers Crawley 3-0 in the FA Cup at the weekend.
- 01/11/25 – Boreham Wood 3-0 Crawley Town (FA Cup)
- 25/10/25 – Forest Green 2-1 Boreham Wood
- 21/10/25 – York City 2-2 Boreham Wood
- 18/10/25 – Boreham Wood 2-0 Eastleigh
- 11/10/25 – Eastbourne Borough 0-3 Boreham Wood (FA Cup)
Something of a revelation this campaign, 24-year-old forward Matt Rush is the inarguable danger man, having netted eight goals in as many games since late-September.
IN THE DUGOUT
Enjoying his second stint at Meadow Lane, be it as player or manager, Luke Garrard has been a key figure at the Hertfordshire club for a near-uninterrupted 16 year spell.
The 39-year-old took over at Meadow Lane following the club’s promotion to the National League and after almost a decade had taken them to Wembley in a Playoff final, reached the Semi-Finals of the Playoffs on two other occasions, and led his side out at Goodison Park in the FA Cup Fifth Round.
Garrard left the club following their relegation from the National League in 2024, but returned to the Meadow Lane dugout just a few months later after his successor Ross Jenkins was sacked, not only returning the Wood to the fifth-tier, but proceeding to then guide them to the healthy league position they find themselves in today.
FORMER SHOTS
Callum Reynolds – Like Garrard, the club’s current captain is amid his second spell with the side, initially leaving the Wood for Aldershot Town in 2016.
Making almost 100 appearances for the Shots between his arrival and 2018, the defender is remembered extremely fondly in North Hampshire, having been ever present for successive 5th place finishes in the National League.
TICKET INFO
Tickets for the Shots’ trip to the on Tuesday, 4th November, can be bought online by clicking HERE.
Ticket prices are as follows:
- ADULT – £20
- SENIOR (65+) – £18
- UNDER 20 – £14
- UNDER 16 – £10
- UNDER 14* – £6
- UNDER 5* – £0
*Must be accompanied by paying adult/senior
Visiting supporters to the Mangata Developments Stadium Meadow Park will be located at the South End of the ground, accessible via turnstiles 9 & 10, where there is an allocation for up to 1,250 spectators; this allocation is made up on 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.
Please note: It may be necessary to amend the location/configuration of visiting supporter’s allocation within the Stadium from time-to-time during the season to meet police and/or other operational requirements, however in these circumstances your club will be advised of any changes accordingly ahead of your fixture at the Mangata Developments Stadium Meadow Park.
Visiting supporter toilet facilities are located in the South East and South West corners of the Stadium, whilst catering/refreshments are available from the middle of our South terrace via our Stadium catering partners, as well as a new away fan zone in the South East of the Stadium.
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT
Live updates will be available from our social media platforms X (@OfficialShots), Instagram (@aldershottownfcofficial), and Facebook. After the game, highlights will be available on our YouTube channel.
The game can be streamed via DAZN’s National League TV coverage. Click HERE to purchase a match pass.
There will be live commentary of the game provided by BBC Radio Surrey – listen online HERE
