Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town - FA Cup Match
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Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town Preview: FA Cup Clash
Chelmsford City will host Braintree Town at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 15:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting FA Cup encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Braintree Town have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 4 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
History favors Chelmsford City in this fixture. In their last 2 meetings, the hosts have claimed 1 victory, with Braintree Town winning 0 and 1 ending in draws. This slight edge in the record could give them the psychological advantage heading into this clash.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Chelmsford City are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Braintree Town will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
Matthew Russell will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 15:00 UTC
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Competition: FA Cup
- H2H Record (Last 2): Chelmsford City 1W - 1D - 0W Braintree Town
- Referee: Matthew Russell
