NEWS
Northwood play Brentford B at Skyline Stadium tonight
It’s a break from League football tonight for the Woods, as they entertain Brentford’s B team at The Skyline Roofing Stadium in a first round Middlesex Senior Cup tie, kick-off 7.45 p.m.
Still under Steve Ringrose’s guidance tonight, Northwood have an exciting challenge with the visit of the Premier League club’s squad. The winners tonight will play away to Rayners Lane in the second round of the competition.
This is only the third time that a Brentford side has played at Northwood; the Bees winning a friendly 4-0 in 1995, and Woods gaining a 4-1 victory in 2011 (pictured above).
Admission costs: Adults £10, concessions £5, with Under 16s admitted free. The matchday programme will be on sale in the C & G Scaffolding clubhouse and at the turnstiles, priced £2. Please note: cash only! The C & G Scaffolding clubhouse will be open for food and refreshments before, during and after the match
15 October 2024
Barton Rovers game is postponed at kick-off time
The Woods' Pitching-In Southern League fixture against Barton Rovers at The Skyline Roofing Stadium today suffered a very late postponement following a torrential downpour in the hour before kick-off.
12 October 2024
Applications are invited for position of First Team Manager
The club are now inviting applicants for the position of First Team Manager.
Applications must be sent by email only to Club Chairman, Ian Barry to ibarry@pathfindergtm.com and copied to alan.evansnfc@btinternet.com.
Please include why you feel you are suitable for the role and detail any relevant experience you have.
Those who have already applied need not reapply.
Closing date is Friday 11th October.
7 October 2024
Northwood go down 0-2 away to Leighton Town
The Woods' poor run of Pitching-In Southern League Division One Central results continued this afternoon when they were defeated 0-2 away to Leighton Town.
The result leaves managerless Northwood still seeking their first victory of the season, with just one point so far. Leighton scored twice in the first half, and there proved to be no way back after the break, leaving the club really needing an injection of good fortune.
The match report and photos are here.
Northwood's home Middlesex Senior Cup tie against Brentford B will be played on Tuesday week, 15th October.
6 October 2024
The Woods v North Leigh tonight is postponed
Tonight's Pitching-In Southern League fixture against North Leigh at The Skyline Roofing Stadium has been postponed as the playing surface is waterlogged.
The new date for the game is expected to be Tuesday 5th November, but the clubs are awaiting the league's confirmation.
Next Tuesday's scheduled home Middlesex Senior Cup tie versus Brentford B has had to be rearranged, and a new date will be announced when agreed.
1 October 2024
Northwood take a point as they draw with Leverstock Green
The Woods this afternoon got off the mark in their Pitching-In Southern League season as they drew 2-2 with Leverstock Green at The Skyline Roofing Stadium. With Director of Football Steve Ringrose overseeing the squad assisted by Ryan Young, Richard Elderfield and Mark Chandler, they produced a battling performance to display some real spirit in the ranks.
Gabriel Ipanga-Mbembo twice put Northwood ahead, on 59 and 68 minutes, only to see the visitors level on each occasion - but the point gained gives the club something to build upon, with another home game on Tuesday, against fellow-strugglers North Leigh!
The match report and photos are here.
28 September 2024
Manager Scott Donnelly departs from Northwood
Following the defeat at Berkhamsted last night, the club parted company with Manager Scott Donnelly.
We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Scott for his hard work in what was his first managerial role and wish him well for his future endeavours.
A further statement will be made in due course.
25 September 2024
Northwood go down to 1-5 defeat at Berkhamsted
The Woods had a difficult Pitching-In Southern League Division One Central task on their hands this evening when they played at Berkhamsted, who went into the game with a 100% league record.
Yet Scott Donnelly's side started well, and took an early lead from the penalty spot after Godlove Oppong had been brought down, skipper Archie James slotting the kick home. However, Berko levelled on 18th minutes and held a narrow 2-1 lead at the break. And the home side stepped up the pace after the break, eventually running out 5-1 winners.
Alan Evans' match report is here.
24 September 2024
Woods slump to late defeat after leading at Kings Langley
Northwood were leading 1-0 as the 88th minute approached at Kings Langley in this afternoon's Pitching-In Southern League game in Hertfordshire.
Skipper Archie James had put the Woods ahead early in the second half after debutant Ade Gjolahan had set him up. But then disaster struck with the Kings equalising just before the end of normal time - and then turned up the heat to score two more in stoppage time for a 3-1 result.
That late, late reverse means that Woods’ eight consecutive competitive defeats to start the campaign equals the record for a season set in 1961/62…when Northwood were relegated for the first time in the club’s history.
The match report and photos are here.
21 September 2024
No Woods game - but U18s in Monday Youth Cup action
Having ended their FA Cup interest for this season weeks ago, the Woods don’t have a Pitching-In Southern League fixture this afternoon, and will be back in action next Saturday, 14th September, with a game at Kings Langley which has been brought forward from Boxing Day to fill another gap, this time due to the FA Trophy.
There is a big game with Northwood interest on Monday evening, when Jamie Barry’s Under 18s play at Southall in the FA Youth Cup, having already knocked out Wembley and Kings Langley. Kick-off on Monday is 7.30 p.m. at The 1878 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham, Slough SL1 8JG - the youngsters would welcome your support!!
14 September 2024
Back your favourite Northwood player for the season
Our squad page has profiles of the new-look 2024-25 Northwood playing squad, so you can read all about them – and you can sponsor the kit of a Woods star or management team member for the season!
Your sponsorship will be recognised both on the website and in every edition of the matchday programme throughout the campaign.
For a donation of £60 you can sponsor your favourite player's kit. To see which players are available for sponsorship, check out the squad page here. Then to book and pay for your sponsorship please go here. Thanks for your support!
11 September 2024
Sponsor a match or matchball at The Skyline Roofing Stadium
The club are now offering businesses and individuals the opportunity to sponsor our matches and the matchball!
The cost is £50 to sponsor the matchball, and match sponsorship is negotiable.Your sponsorship will be recognised both on the website and in every edition of the matchday programme throughout the 2024-25 campaign.
Please click here for more information and to book.
10 September 2024
Northwood lose in FA Trophy at first hurdle
The Woods were in Isuzu FA Trophy action this afternoon, but for the third successive year were knocked out in the first round qualifying.
It was to the Kent coast that Northwood ventured today as they took on Isthmian League Division One South-East outfit Herne Bay, but slumped to a single goal reverse - and that makes it seven defeats in seven competitive fixtures this season - which is officially the worst start ever for Northwood as a senior club, dating back to 1970!
With their next fixture not scheduled for two weeks - Northwood now play at Kings Langley on Saturday 21st September - the club have the opportunity to consider how best to improve their fortunes.
The match report and photos are here.
7 September 2024
Northwood given attractive home County Cup draw
The Woods have been drawn at home in the first round of the Middlesex Senior Cup, in which they will play Brentford B, the Premier League club's development squad.
The tie is due to be play at The Skyline Roofing Stadium on Tuesday 8th October.
5 September 2024
Sponsor Woods Under 18s player for the new season
This website now has photos of the new Northwood Allied Counties Under 18s squad – and you have the opportunity to sponsor the kit of a player or management team member for the season!
Your sponsorship will be recognised both on the website and in every edition of the matchday programme throughout the campaign.
For a donation of £30 you can sponsor a player's kit. To see which players are available for sponsorship, check out the youth squad page here. Then to book and pay for your sponsorship please go here. Thanks for your support!
5 September 2024
Woods progress in FA Youth Cup after penalty shoot-out
Northwood’s Under 18s battled through to the next round of the F.A. Youth Cup tie at The Skyline Roofing Stadium this evening, when they defeated Kings Langley on penalties in a Preliminary Round tie.
The young Woods twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at full-time, the goals coming from Henry Atkinson and a Brian McGovern spot-kick, before Northwood won 4-3 on penalties.
Congratulations to the Northwood squad and the management team!
4 September 2024