Everton will host Boreham Wood FC in the FA Cup fifth round on Thursday 3rd of March 2022. The National League side will make the journey to Merseyside, having beaten championship club Bournemouth in the previous round. Winning by one goal to nil as a result of a Mark Ricketts goal at Dean Court. Continuing their fine cup run which included victories over AFC Wimbledon and St Albans City. Handing the Wood their first ever fixture this late in the competition. Backed by two thousand supporters in the allocated away end.
However, the travelling team have had to get another kit for this match. After discovering that both their shirts this season could cause a clash. Due to the southern sides home shirt matching that of their opponents shorts and socks. With the away option being a sky-blue shirt, which is too close to the colour of the famous Everton home strip. Leading to a commemorative shirt being produced.
Borehamwood agreed to play in an all-black kit for this special fixture. Also produced by puma, for Manchester City’s goal keepers this season. The badge and sponsor being the only difference. As a kind gesture, the peoples club have offered to cover the cost for its creation. Showing their support for their lower placed counterparts. An offer which has seen a positive reaction from the Hertfordshire based hopefuls as well as the wider football world. Leaving everyone wondering if this is just another factor in an already iconic story for the competition.
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