PREVIEW: Wealdstone vs Boston Utd
- Aryan Jolly
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This week will see the Stones play their final two home fixtures of the 2025/26 campaign, and they start by welcoming Boston United to The Vale on Tuesday night.
The Basics
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Venue: Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip, HA4 6JQ
Competition: The Enterprise National League
Kick Off Time: 7:45 pm
Broadcast Information: The game will be available to watch live via DAZN
News From The Vale
Despite falling to defeat late on against Rochdale AFC, Gary Waddock was fairly happy with his side’s performance. He said, "We should be really proud of how we played today”, when talking to Stones TV following the contest.
A full write-up of Gary’s post-match interview is available to read here.
The club have also announced their End of Season Awards night, in collaboration with the Wealdstone FC Supporters’ Club. The awards ceremony will take place at the Vale on Saturday, 18th April, after the game against Scunthorpe.
Please note that there is a £2 entry charge for adults and a £1 entry charge for children, with all proceeds going to the WFCSC.
A reminder that tickets for the FA Trophy Final are now available to purchase via the Football Association. In order to purchase tickets, you must create an online ticketing account with Wembley Stadium.
The Stones have received an initial allocation of 8,200 tickets, with potential for an additional 19,670 seats, subject to demand. Click the link below to secure your place in the club’s history!
For more details about our trip to Wembley, including what kit the Stones will be wearing, licensed standing sections and an exclusive range of FA Trophy Final merchandise, make sure to keep an eye on our dedicated website, wembley.wealdstone-fc.com.
The Opposition
Recent form: LDLDW
League Position: 14th
The 2025/26 season has been a momentous one for Boston, as they became a full-time side following their great escape from relegation last campaign.
Graham Coughlan, who masterminded that escape, left the club in January and was replaced by Paul Hurst, perhaps best known for his two stints at Grimsby Town.
The Pilgrims have been very solid since Hurst’s arrival, and they currently sit in 14th place in the league, just two points behind the Stones. They are one of a small number of teams that have picked up more points on their travels than at home this campaign.
The reverse fixture: In fact, Boston secured one of their six home league wins against the Stones in August, when they consigned Wealdstone to their second defeat of the season.
The Stones had the better of general play in what was admittedly a chance-laden first half, Nathan Tshikuna coming close to breaking the deadlock on two occasions.
Boston’s only shot of the first half came from a free-kick, which was relatively comfortably dealt with by Baptiste.
Unfortunately, the Pilgrims started the second half in a much more lively fashion, Lenell John-Lewis tapping in a cross from the right-hand side.
The Stones regained the ascendancy and created a couple of half-chances before Micah Obiero produced a well-guided header to level the scoring in the 69th minute.
But Boston retook the lead just 10 minutes later. A set-piece caused chaos in the Stones’ box, and a bouncing ball eventually fell to Gregory Sloggett, who bundled the ball into the net.
The danger man - Level John-Lewis: The Pilgrims have one of the most experienced players in the fifth tier leading their line in Level John-Lewis, who has once again found his shooting boots after a slightly more difficult 2024/25 season.
John-Lewis had played a number of games in the EFL and National League for the likes of Grimsby Town, Shrewsbury Town and York City before joining Boston in the summer.
The frontman is the Pilgrims’ top scorer in the National League, having netted 11 times in 34 games. John-Lewis missed the entirety of February due to injury, but has found his way back to fitness and form in recent weeks, netting a crucial equaliser from the penalty spot against Brackley Town.
Buy Your Tickets Now!
The Stones’ last two home games have seen them score a staggering 10 goals without conceding once in reply. Gary Waddock’s side are playing some massively entertaining football, so make sure to get down to The Vale one last time before the end of the season!
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