Boreham Wood secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Carlisle United at the Mangata Pay UK Stadium, extending their impressive league run. The home side established their dominance early, and despite a spirited effort from the visitors, two first-half goals proved decisive.
The breakthrough came in the 31st minute. A well-worked move saw Jeff King deliver a precise assist, finding Zak Brunt who made no mistake in finding the back of the net to put Boreham Wood ahead. The advantage was doubled just six minutes later when Abdul Abdulmalik added a second for the Wood, further solidifying their control over the match.
Carlisle United, struggling to find their rhythm, saw Aaron Hayden receive a yellow card in the 27th minute for a foul. The visitors attempted to change their fortunes in the second half, with manager Mark Hughes making a double substitution in the 60th minute, bringing on Elliot Embleton and Jordan Jones. However, Boreham Wood’s defence, marshalled effectively throughout the encounter, held firm.
The second half saw further bookings. Georgie Kelly of Carlisle United was cautioned in the 48th minute for a foul, while Boreham Wood’s Jeff King received a booking in the 54th minute for a similar offence. The home side, keen to see out the victory, made tactical substitutions in the latter stages, introducing Femi Ilesanmi, Charles Clayden, and Lewis Richardson in the 66th, 73rd, and 82nd minutes respectively. Carlisle United made a final substitution in the 87th minute, bringing on David Ajiboye.
The result sees Boreham Wood continue their ascent in the English National League, strengthening their position in the upper echelons of the table. They currently sit in fourth place with 47 points, having played 22 games. Carlisle United, meanwhile, remain in fifth position, also on 46 points after 23 matches, and will be looking to bounce back from this setback.