Can Hartlepool United extend their unbeaten streak? Winger Jermaine Francis is fired up to face Boreham Wood this Saturday, promising an assertive approach. With a strong start to the season, Pools are looking to dominate at home. Will they secure another vital three points, or will Boreham Wood spoil the party?

Hartlepool United is gearing up for a crucial home fixture against Boreham Wood, with winger Jermaine Francis vocal about their intent to dominate the encounter. This upcoming football match is pivotal as the Pools look to extend their impressive unbeaten run early in the new National League campaign.

Hartlepool’s season has commenced with considerable promise, marked by consecutive victories in their opening two home matches. Their resilience was further showcased by salvaging a valuable point against a highly-rated Southend side, solidifying their five-game unbeaten streak and highlighting their strong form in the league.

Conversely, Boreham Wood, under the charismatic leadership of manager Luke Garrard, secured promotion back to the National League last term. They now face a significant journey to the North East, aiming to build on their own respectable start to the season against a challenging Hartlepool United squad.

Despite an initial setback with a loss to Rochdale on the opening day, the Hertfordshire club has demonstrated strong recovery. They have remained undefeated in their subsequent three fixtures, including an exhilarating 3-3 draw with Carlisle and securing late winners against both Braintree and Truro.

Since his arrival at Victoria Park as one of twelve summer signings, Jermaine Francis has quickly become a fan favourite among the Hartlepool faithful. The versatile winger joined the club in July, bringing a dynamic presence and a fresh attacking dimension to the squad for the new season.

Prior to his move to Hartlepool United, Francis experienced a challenging spell at National League champions Barnet. However, his talent shone brightly during an impactful loan period at Braintree last season, where he notched eight goals in 30 appearances, notably scoring against his current club in February.

The Grenadian international has seamlessly integrated into the Hartlepool setup, starting all five opening matches. His adaptability has been a key asset, operating effectively in both attacking roles and as a wing-back, culminating in his first superb headed goal in the recent dominant win against Woking.

Francis’s determination is clear: “Boreham Wood are a tough side but we have to come out with three points, that’s the most important thing. At home, we’ve got to take the game to them, we’ve got to have a lot of possession of the ball, defend well and score goals.” This statement encapsulates the team’s ambition and focus for the upcoming home clash, a vital piece of sports news for fans.