Boreham Wood FC have reached the National League Promotion Final at Wembley Stadium and Hertsmere Borough Council is urging the community to get behind the team as they bid for a place in the Football League.
The Wood will face Rochdale AFC on Sunday 10 May (3pm kick-off) in one of the biggest matches in the club’s history, with promotion on the line.
The achievement marks a landmark moment for the club and the town, following years of progress under manager Luke Garrard and long serving chairman Danny Hunter.
Councillor Jeremy Newmark, Leader, Hertsmere Borough Council, said:
“This is a huge moment for Boreham Wood FC and for Hertsmere. Reaching Wembley brings our whole community together. The club represents the very best of local ambition, talent and aspiration. Danny Hunter, Luke Garrard and the entire squad are incredible role models for so many local people. I’m so excited to be backing the team as they take to the national stage with huge dreams once again.”
Councillor Harvey Cohen, Hertsmere Borough Council’s Member Champion for Football, added:
“This is a fantastic achievement for Boreham Wood FC and a proud moment for our entire community. Reaching a play-off final at Wembley is no small feat, and it reflects the determination, resilience and talent within the club from the Chairman Danny Hunter, the Manager Luke Garrard down to all the team. We are all right behind the team and wish them every success as they take this final step towards promotion. Good luck to everyone involved - we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.”