- Boreham Wood FC have won their last five fixtures, including a 2-1 away victory over Woking and a 4-3 home victory over Hartlepool United.
- Boreham Wood are unbeaten in their last ten matches across all competitions (W10, D0).
- Boreham Wood are a formidable side at Meadow Park, where they have won six and lost none across all competitions this season.
A cagey cup clash awaits at Meadow Park
Luke Garrard has been doing a superb job since taking the helm at Boreham Wood on 13 September 2024. His side have structure, work-rate and sharp transition play, which allows them to hit teams quickly on the break when they have the ball.
Boreham Wood's typical 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system is built around a compact midfield, with width and quick counters. The Wood have scored 21 goals in their last six home games across all competitions, which is a pretty clear sign that they are in great rhythm at the moment.
The Latics are still chasing their first away win after five road games across all competitions, however, Gary Caldwell's pragmatic and shape-shifting approach to football is one that is built for control and compactness.
Wigan will struggle if Boreham hit the ground running
Wigan's away record is yet to take off this season. The Latics have scored just 0.40 goals per-game away from home across all competitions, conceding 1.60 goals per-game. With Boreham Wood at the top of their game, they could be in trouble if they don't hit the right notes on Saturday.
Gary Caldwell's men have been in poor form since he took over on 16 February 2026, with the only positive result during that time coming against National League side Bromley. Christian Saydee has been the Latics' live wire, scoring three of their six goals across the last five games, and he will need to be quietened if the visitors are to stand a chance.
Back the hosts for a dogged performance
Boreham Wood are listed as 109/100 favourites for this fixture, and that makes a lot of sense. Wigan are 53/25, and given their record this term, it's clear that the bookies have lost their way here.
We're backing Boreham Wood to edge out a close game, but Wigan's league pedigree means that this one could go right down to the wire. A cagey game is likely, and under 2.5 goals is an alternative at 32/25, but we're going for the hosts to edge this one for small stakes.
