TOPB1NS
English National League •3 February 2026 •KO 19:45
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Rochdale
4:1
Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood badge
FORM
W W W W W
#1 -1
67 PTS GD: 35
PLAYED: 27
#5 +1
56 PTS GD: 21
PLAYED: 29
FORM
W L L L L

Rochdale 4-1 Boreham Wood

The Crown Oil Arena was the scene of an emphatic 4-1 victory for Rochdale over Boreham Wood in their English National League encounter. Rochdale asserted their authority from the early stages, building on their recent impressive form to secure a commanding win.

Rochdale made their intentions clear within the opening six minutes when Devante Rodney broke the deadlock. Following a well-constructed build-up, Rodney found the net, with Tobi Adebayo-Rowling credited with the assist. The early goal set the tone for the home side, who doubled their advantage in the 29th minute. Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, a constant threat, converted a chance created by Ryan East, extending Rochdale’s lead to 2-0.

The second half saw Rochdale continue their offensive pressure. Just five minutes after the restart, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe scored his second of the match, making the scoreline 3-0 and placing Boreham Wood under significant pressure. Rochdale demonstrated clinical finishing throughout this period.

Boreham Wood managed to pull a goal back in the 71st minute. Zak Brunt converted a penalty for the visitors, reducing the deficit to 3-1. However, Rochdale swiftly responded to extinguish any hopes of a comeback.

The decisive fourth goal arrived in the 75th minute. Substitute Ian Henderson, who had entered the field just nine minutes prior, found the back of the net to restore Rochdale’s three-goal advantage. Henderson’s goal was assisted by fellow substitute Aidan Barlow, who had been introduced in the 66th minute, highlighting the impact of Rochdale’s bench.

Referee Simon Mather issued two cautions during the match. Chris Bush of Boreham Wood was booked for a foul in the 65th minute, and Rochdale’s Oliver Whatmuff received a yellow card for a similar offence seven minutes later.

This victory solidifies Rochdale’s position at the summit of the English National League, extending their winning streak to five games. They now have 67 points from 27 matches, with 22 wins and a strong goal difference. Boreham Wood remain in fifth place with 56 points from 29 games, with this defeat impacting their recent form. The result underscores Rochdale’s promotion credentials, while Boreham Wood will look to regroup following this setback.

Edgy Eddie

TopB1ns Edge

By Edgy Eddie

Right then, let’s have a butchers at Rochdale versus Boreham Wood. The final score was a bit of a thrashing: 4-1 to Rochdale. The bookies had Rochdale as slight favourites at 17/20, with the draw at 5/2 and Boreham Wood a bit longer at 11/4. However, our TopB1ns Edge was bang on the money with a bold call for Boreham Wood to win – a proper contrast to the odds, eh? Sadly, that one didn’t land, but it shows the Edge is thinking differently.

On the Both Teams To Score front, it was a yes, with odds of 3/4. Our TopB1ns Edge, though, reckoned on no BTTS. That one was a miss for the Edge, as Boreham Wood did manage to bag one.

Now for the Over/Unders. TopB1ns Edge was spot on with Over 0.5, 1.5, and 2.5, which all came in. It also correctly predicted Under 5.5 and 6.5, which also landed. The real tussle was at the 3.5 and 4.5 mark. TopB1ns Edge called Under both of those, but the game went Over, with Rochdale hitting four goals. Still, a decent showing from the Edge, especially on the higher totals, showing it can spot a pattern even when the match itself throws up a few surprises. Early days for the Edge, but it’s definitely got something about it.