Rochdale vs Boreham Wood: Rochdale return to top with 4-1 win
Introduction
The National League fixture between Rochdale and Boreham Wood on 3 February 2026 carried clear significance for both clubs. With promotion and play-off positions at stake, the match at Crown Oil Arena offered an opportunity for Rochdale to push for the summit and for Boreham Wood to consolidate a top-five place. The outcome had immediate implications for the league table and the momentum of both sides.
Match details
The game, played on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at the Crown Oil Arena, finished with Rochdale beating Boreham Wood 4-1. Sky Sports reported one of the key moments in the contest when Emmanuel Dieseruvwe scored with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, finding the high centre of the goal to make the scoreline 3-0 at that stage.
Scorers and turning points
After Rochdale moved into a comfortable position, Boreham Wood briefly rekindled hope when Zak Brunt converted a penalty for the visitors to reduce the deficit. The momentum swung back in Rochdale’s favour when substitute Ian Henderson restored a three-goal cushion, contributing to the final 4-1 result.
Context and statistics
Rochdale’s victory was enough to return them to the top of the National League, moving them two points clear of York at the summit. According to the National League scores and fixtures data provided, Boreham Wood sit fifth in the table with 29 matches played: 17 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses, with 55 goals scored, 34 conceded and a goal difference of +21, giving them 56 points. The same source notes Boreham Wood’s recent sequence of results as two wins followed by four defeats in their last six outings.
Conclusion
Rochdale’s 4-1 home victory over Boreham Wood is an important result in the race at the top of the National League, temporarily elevating them to first place and strengthening their promotion ambitions. For Boreham Wood, the loss highlights a mixed recent run and will be a reminder of the need for consistency as they pursue a top-five finish. The result will be closely watched by supporters and rivals as the regular season progresses and both sides prepare for the next fixtures.
