- Form: Boreham Wood are unbeaten in their last 10 in all competitions (W10, L0).
- Recent results: Boreham Wood have won their last 5 consecutive matches, including a 2-1 win at Woking and a 4-3 victory over Hartlepool United.
- Away form: The Latics haven't won any of their 5 road games across all competitions to date (D1, L4).
Lively Wood are on a roll
Luke Garrard has been a revelation for Boreham Wood FC since taking over as head coach on 13 September 2024 and his side are full of confidence coming into this FA Cup 2026-2027 clash at Meadow Park.
The Wood have won their last 5 games in a row, beating Hartlepool United 4-3 here in their most recent home game, so they are in the groove at Meadow Park, where they have won 6 and lost none across all competitions to date.
Boreham Wood have scored 21 goals in their last 6 home games, which suggests they will be a real threat if this game opens up, and they usually play with a compact midfield that allows the wing-backs and forwards to exploit the width of the pitch in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation.
Wigan have to be wary of a fast-start from the hosts
Manager and style
Gary Caldwell has made Wigan Athletic a difficult side to beat since he took charge on 16 February 2026. The Latics are pragmatic, shape shifters who can play with a back-three when required and will always put players behind the ball to keep things compact and defend with numbers.
Away form concerns
Wigan's away record in all competitions is 0.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per 90 minutes, so Caldwell will be anxious that they don't fall behind to a fast-starting Boreham Wood side, but they will keep things tight and make this a chess match.
Cagey cup match in store
The Wood will have too much quality and momentum to pass up this opportunity, but Wigan's league pedigree means this one could go down to the wire.
- The 2.09 odds on the hosts is generous, as is the 3.12 for the visitors, making The Wood the narrow favourite.
- Christian Saydee is the spark plug of Wigan's attack, with 3 of his club's 6 goals in the last 5 games, so he is the man that Boreham Wood must keep quiet.
- Our selection is Under 2.5 goals at 2.28, which seems to fit this cagey cup tie between two well-organised and differently-motivated teams.
