Boreham Wood secured their place in the FA Cup first round with a remarkable late winner from Lewis Richardson in a hard-fought contest against Woking. The match took place on October 17, 2026, and saw the National League rivals produce an entertaining and tightly contested encounter.

The game began with Boreham Wood asserting control, but despite early dominance, they failed to break the deadlock in the opening 15 minutes. Woking then took the lead in the 18th minute when Josh Kelly converted a penalty awarded for a foul by Tylor Golden. Boreham Wood responded swiftly, equalizing seven minutes later through Tarryn Allarakhia, who capitalized on good interplay between Danny Cashman and Zak Brunt.

Boreham Wood appeared to be in control, with multiple chances including Danny Cashman’s goal on 37 minutes that put them ahead. However, both teams saw goals disallowed for offside—Danny Cashman for Wood and Conor Wilkinson for Woking—adding to the tension. Just before halftime, Woking leveled the score when Josh Kelly cleverly chipped goalkeeper Ted Curd following a defensive lapse.

The second half saw Woking come out with increased energy, creating several opportunities but failing to convert. Aidan O’Brien threatened but was denied by Curd, and a cross from Tylor Golden forced a fine save from Woking’s Will Jääskeläinen to keep the visitors at bay.

The decisive moment arrived in the 85th minute when Chris Bush delivered a precise cross into a crowded penalty area. Lewis Richardson acrobatically executed an overhead kick that flew into the far corner of the net, leaving Jääskeläinen with no chance. The spectacular strike ultimately sealed a 3-2 victory for Boreham Wood.

The win continued Boreham Wood’s strong FA Cup campaign and underscored their resilience and technical ability in a match where both sides had chances to progress. Woking fought hard throughout but were ultimately undone by the late brilliance of Richardson’s goal.