sevendayweekender – Boreham Wood have strengthened their attacking options by signing experienced striker Conor Wilkinson from Solihull Moors on a short-term loan deal. The 31-year-old forward will remain with the club until mid-December, giving Boreham Wood an additional attacking option during the early part of the campaign.
Wilkinson arrives at Boreham Wood with extensive experience across English football. During his career, the striker has represented a number of clubs in the English Football League. Including Walsall, Leyton Orient and Gillingham. His experience at different levels should give Boreham Wood another player capable of contributing both on and off the pitch.
The move also reunites Wilkinson with National League football after he spent the previous two seasons with Solihull Moors. During that period, he established himself as an important part of the club’s attacking setup and consistently contributed goals. His recent record was one of the main reasons for Boreham Wood to bring him in on a temporary basis.
Wilkinson Brings Proven Goalscoring Record
Wilkinson enjoyed his most productive season with Solihull Moors during the 2024-25 campaign. He finished as the club’s top scorer after finding the net 13 times in league competition. That tally made him one of the team’s most important attacking players and demonstrated his ability to produce regular goals at National League level.
The striker maintained a strong scoring contribution during the following season. Wilkinson scored nine league goals in 25 appearances for Solihull Moors, giving him 22 league goals across his two seasons with the club. His consistency in front of goal provides Boreham Wood with an experienced option as they look to improve their attacking output.
Before joining Solihull Moors, Wilkinson gained valuable experience with several clubs across the EFL. His spells with Walsall, Leyton Orient and Gillingham exposed him to different playing styles and competitive environments. That background should allow him to adapt quickly to Boreham Wood’s system and provide valuable experience to teammates.
At 31, Wilkinson also brings considerably more senior experience than a number of younger forwards. His knowledge of the demands of league football could prove useful during a busy period of the season. Particularly when Boreham Wood need to rotate their attacking options or deal with injuries and suspensions.
Boreham Wood Add Attacking Depth
Wilkinson’s short-term arrival gives Boreham Wood greater depth in the final third. The club will have the opportunity to use his experience and goalscoring ability while he remains available until mid-December. Potentially giving the forward several weeks to establish himself within the squad.
His record with Solihull Moors suggests that he can provide a direct contribution in front of goal. Scoring 13 league goals in 2024-25 before adding another nine in 25 appearances last season, Wilkinson has shown that he can regularly find scoring opportunities at National League level.
The move also gives Wilkinson an opportunity to continue playing regularly while taking on a new challenge. After two seasons with Solihull Moors, the temporary switch to Boreham Wood allows him to remain active in competitive football and potentially make an immediate impact with his new team.
Boreham Wood will now hope that Wilkinson can reproduce the form he demonstrated during his time at Solihull Moors. His experience across the EFL and National League, combined with his recent goalscoring record, gives the club another reliable option in attack as they continue their campaign.
The short-term nature of the agreement means Boreham Wood can benefit from Wilkinson’s experience without committing to a longer contract. With the striker available until mid-December, the club will have an opportunity to assess his contribution over the coming months while strengthening an important area of the squad.
For Wilkinson, the move represents another chapter in a career that has taken him across several levels of English football. His previous experience at Walsall, Leyton Orient, Gillingham and Solihull Moors has given him a broad understanding of the domestic game, and Boreham Wood will be hoping that experience translates into goals and strong performances during his loan spell.
