Two weeks ago Woodside were convincingly outplayed by this good Stratford side. Today however Woodside were equal and at least deserved a point in this enthralling match. Once again the Stratford number 5 dominated the early play and he it was scored after eight minutes, despite Morgan Bell’s man marking attentions. Woodside with Alex Batty, Harvey Jones and latterly Nathan Winters and Conor Drosihn keenly defended the ever increasing attacks. Goal Keeper Mark Roberts inspired with a range of saves and catches and Kerry O’Connor, Callum Connew, Stuart Mathews battled against the strong midfield. Prior to half time however tiredness was beginning to show. At half time Assistant Coach Jones spoke of an increase in urgency and effort and Woodside duly delivered this within four minutes, when a side splitting pass from Max Coleman found Peter Ulyett and he restored parity, rounding the keeper and smashing the ball home. Woodside and Stratford then tore into each other with Coleman and Michael Davies dominating the Woodside attacking plays. An unstoppable long shot restored the Stratford lead but Woodside responded by dominating the last fifteen minutes with multiple near missus for Ulyett and Coleman. Warm applause greeted the players as they left the field.

This was a result that flattered the home side as Woodies closed their season in a game played in driving rain throughout. The home side started brightly but the Woodside defensive unit of Thomas Cooke, Billy Green and Harry Webber repelled the early attacking threats. The Away side finally woke up and broke away to score on 10 mins as Francis Wright slotted home after great work from Tom Worden and Seb Daggett. Suddenly Woodies were in ascendance and further chances fell to Worden and Danny Snowden before Danny White deservedly put Wanderers two up. It was one way traffic now but Woodies somehow allowed Wolverton to pull one back just before half time. Tigermoths came out for the second half with belief and within minutes of the restart found themselves ahead with two quick goals after Woodside failed to deal with the conditions. Wolverton went further ahead as Woodies defensive duties deserted them leaving Joe Stonell helpless in the away goal. Ed Bond and Thomas Critchlow worked hard to get a foothold in the game and Worden worked tirelessly upfront. White pulled a goal back for Woodside but once again defensive lapses saw Wolverton go further ahead. A period of prolonged Woodies pressure towards the end almost bought reward as Wright saw his shot well saved by the home keeper but the damage had been done early in the second half.