Promotion to League One continues a remarkable rise for the Ravens who, as recently as 2015, were playing in National League South.
They won promotion to League Two two seasons ago when they beat Solihull Moors on penalties in the National League promotion final and followed that success by finishing 11th in the fourth tier in their first-ever EFL season.
Woodman’s side began this season with a seven-match undefeated streak, which had them third in the table by the middle of September.
They hit top spot when they beat Crawley Town in December, a result that kick-started a 21-match unbeaten run, and have led the way ever since.
Saturday’s defeat at title rivals MK Dons and a goalless draw with Cambridge United on Thursday showed the job was not done yet, but their success on a day on which they haven’t even played highlights how they have led from the front and been rewarded for their stunning form in 2026.
Key to their success, as ever, has been striker Michael Cheek, who has scored 16 league goals. Only Aaron Drinan of Swindon Town has more this season, with 22.
Cheek, 34, has scored 130 league goals in 289 matches across the National League and League Two since moving from Ebbsfleet United in 2019.
He has been sorely missed as injury has kept him out of action for the past few weeks.
Another feature of their stunning season has been their imperious home form, turning Hayes Lane into a fortress.
They have picked up a mammoth 50 points out of 63 available.