A thrilling seven-goal contest at the VBS Community Stadium concluded with Boreham Wood edging out Sutton United 4-3 in a match characterised by its dramatic shifts in momentum. Referee Jason Richardson oversaw the captivating encounter, which kept supporters gripped from the opening whistle.
Boreham Wood struck first, Jeff King putting the visitors ahead in the 10th minute, assisted by Érico Henrique Esteves Sousa. Sutton United responded in the 32nd minute through Jayden Harris. The home side then took the lead in the 44th minute, Lewis Simper scoring, with Harris this time turning provider.
In the second half, Boreham Wood fought back to level the score. Abdul Abdulmalik equalised in the 65th minute, with substitute Cameron Coxe, who had replaced Jeff King in the 58th minute, providing the assist. Boreham Wood then regained the lead in the 85th minute when Zak Brunt converted a penalty. In the 93rd minute, Érico Henrique Esteves Sousa extended Boreham Wood’s lead, substitute Lewis Richardson, who had come on for Abdul Abdulmalik in the 83rd minute, assisting. Edon Pruti pulled a goal back for Sutton United in the 95th minute, substitute Mo Dabre, who had replaced Jayden Harris in the 59th minute, setting him up, but it proved to be a consolation goal.
Disciplinary action saw Jayden Harris of Sutton United receive a yellow card in the 34th minute for a foul. In the second half, Callum Reynolds of Boreham Wood was cautioned in the 75th minute, also for a foul. Edon Pruti then received a yellow card for Sutton United in the 77th minute, for a foul. Sutton United manager Steve Morison was shown a yellow card in the 85th minute for dissent. Cameron Coxe of Boreham Wood received a late booking in the 91st minute for a foul.
Tactical substitutions had a notable impact on the match. Boreham Wood’s Cameron Coxe and Matt Rush replaced Jeff King and Luke Norris, respectively, in the 58th minute. Sutton United responded with Mo Dabre replacing Jayden Harris in the 59th minute. Further changes saw David Ogbonna replace Brandon Njoku for Sutton United in the 72nd minute, while Lewis Richardson came on for Abdul Abdulmalik for Boreham Wood in the 83rd minute. Sutton United made a late change, bringing on Jaiden White for Jack Taylor in the 87th minute. Boreham Wood substituted Zak Brunt for Joe Newton in added time.
The result sees Boreham Wood climb to 8th in the National League standings with 11 points from six games, extending their undefeated run to four matches. Sutton United, meanwhile, find themselves in 20th place, with five points from seven games, following their previous win.
