MATCH PREVIEW: MAIDSTONE UNITED (H)

Boreham Wood vs Maidstone United // Meadow Park // Saturday 31st August 2024 // 15:00 KO

The Wood will be adamant to return to winning ways tomorrow at home facing Maidstone United. It was a disappointing bank holiday afternoon for Ross Jenkins’ side, losing 2-1 away to Salisbury, their first loss of the season. The Stones also suffered defeat on Monday in a 1-0 loss to Weston Super Mare at the Gallagher Stadium, and come into this game sitting in 16th place.

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Maidstone United: W-L-D-D-L

Maidstone started the season in ideal fashion taking all 3 points away at St Albans City though a late strike from defender Temitope Eweka. Things didn’t go to plan for The Stones in their next outing against Truro. They found themselves trailing from the 20th minute, but eventually found an equaliser with 5 minutes to play through Reiss Greenidge. However, Tyler Harvey put Truro ahead once again 4 minutes later to seal the victory for Truro.

George Elokobi’s side drew their next two games 0-0 to Hampton & Richmond and Chippenham Town. Most recently, Maidstone came away empty handed in a 1-0 loss to Weston Supermare at the Gallagher Stadium.

ONE TO WATCH:

Shaq Coulthirst:

The 29 year old joined the Stones this summer, after an impressive season last year with Braintree Town, playing a pivotal role in them winning the National League South play offs. Scoring 11 goals in 29 appearances, Although not kicking off his tally for this season, Coulthirst definitely has experience in finding the back of the net, and will be one to look out for.

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