York Road was the stage for a captivating National League clash that saw Maidenhead United and Woking battle to a 2-2 draw in a match defined by a pulsating second half. The lead changed hands multiple times, ultimately resulting in a shared point for each team.
Maidenhead began the match with purpose, establishing a strong tempo from the outset. Their early dominance was rewarded in the 25th minute when Brendan Kiernan, assisted by Reece Smith, put the Magpies ahead. Maidenhead maintained their attacking pressure, but Woking managed to withstand the onslaught and reach the interval without further damage.
At the start of the second half, Woking introduced Josh Osude in place of Olatunji Akinola, a tactical change designed to inject impetus into their search for an equaliser. However, it was Maidenhead who struck next. In the 60th minute, Miles Welch-Hayes increased their lead, with Nathan Ferguson providing the assist. Seemingly in control, Maidenhead were soon to see their advantage eroded in a dramatic turn of events.
Woking responded swiftly. Just two minutes later, in the 62nd minute, Lewis Walker reduced the deficit, assisted by Dale Gorman. The momentum had visibly shifted, and Woking pressed forward with renewed vigour. Only four minutes later, Aiden O’Brien levelled the score, again with Dale Gorman providing the crucial pass. The match was now finely balanced, as both teams committed players forward in search of a decisive goal.
As the match entered its final stages, the intensity escalated. Brendan Kiernan received a yellow card in the 75th minute for a foul, reflecting the growing desperation on the pitch. Maidenhead made a series of substitutions: Joshua Johnson replaced Nathan Ferguson in the 69th minute, while Sam Barratt and Tristan Abrahams were introduced for Casey Pettit and goalscorer Brendan Kiernan in the 80th minute. Woking also made a late change, with Jermaine Anderson replacing Josh Osude in added time. Aiden O’Brien was shown a yellow card in the 87th minute, and Chinwike Okoli received a late booking in the 93rd minute. Despite the late pressure from both sides, neither could find the elusive winning goal.
The draw leaves Maidenhead United in 22nd position with 45 points, while Woking sit in 17th place with 53 points.