At the Attis Arena, Scunthorpe United and Boreham Wood fought to a 1-1 draw in a match characterised by contrasting halves. Boreham Wood’s Matt Rush opened the scoring in the first minute, giving the visitors an early advantage.
Scunthorpe responded with sustained pressure, seeking an equaliser. However, Boreham Wood’s defence remained resolute, effectively absorbing the home side’s attacks and preventing any clear opportunities. The first half concluded with Boreham Wood maintaining their narrow lead.
The second half saw a rejuvenated Scunthorpe side emerge with renewed attacking intent. Their persistence was rewarded in the 74th minute when Callum Roberts scored, levelling the score and energising the home support.
Following the equaliser, Scunthorpe manager Andy Butler made a series of substitutions, introducing Tyrell Sellars-Fleming, Carlton Ubaezuonu, and Jean Belehouan in quick succession, in an attempt to secure a winning goal. Boreham Wood reacted by bringing on Lewis Richardson and Cameron Coxe, seeking to regain control of the match.
As the game approached its conclusion, both teams strived for a decisive goal, but neither could find a breakthrough. Boreham Wood’s Joe Newton was introduced late in the game, bolstering their defence as Scunthorpe pressed for a late winner. In added time, Junior Dixon replaced Rush for Boreham Wood, adding fresh legs to their attack, but the score remained level.
Joey Dawson received a yellow card in the first half, followed by Joe Rowley in the second, both for fouls.
The draw sees Boreham Wood rise to fourth in the National League table with 21 points, while Scunthorpe United sit fifth with 19 points, both after nine games. Both teams extended their unbeaten runs; Boreham Wood are now undefeated in eight games, and Scunthorpe in nine, continuing their strong starts to the season.
