Braintree Town and Chelmsford City have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Vanarama National League South.
It's no vacation for neither Braintree Town nor Chelmsford City as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Braintree Town form and stats
The story so far in the Vanarama National League South for Braintree Town, who have the most conceded goals (49) in Vanarama National League South, at their home stadium (Avanti Stadium) is 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats.
The Braintree Town crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-1 to Concord Rangers here at Avanti Stadium in a Vanarama National League South match. A defeat was the result before that one, 1-4 away at Chelmsford City.
The manager G. Borg will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Dulwich Hamlet in only three days.
A decent goal production from Braintree Town in their home games so far, with 17 goals from 11 league matches. Braintree Town are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (22 from 11 played).
Chelmsford City form and stats
There's been little loot from Chelmsford City's travels as they have only collected 9 points from 11 away games in the Vanarama National League South. Chelmsford City only have 2 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 3 draws.
Chelmsford City has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Billericay Town for a Vanarama National League South game that ended a draw (1-1). That result followed a home victory 4-1 versus Braintree Town.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Hemel Hempstead Town in just three days.
Chelmsford City find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 13 goals from 11 away fixtures in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Chelmsford City have conceded 19 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Chelmsford City - Braintree Town 4-1. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 4 wins for Braintree Town, 5 draws and 1 win for Chelmsford City. Over 2,5 goals: 6 times; under 2,5 goals: 4 games.Top Goalscorers
  S. Jeffers 13 goals |  S. Higgins 8 goals |  C. Whelpdale 6 goals |
Braintree Town missing players
Chelmsford City missing players
| Braintree Town | Chelmsford City | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 11 | 23 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 12 | 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 35 | 17 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 13 | 41 |
| 49 | 22 | 5 | Conceded | C | 6 | 19 | 39 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 91% | 96% |
| 87% | 82% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 91% | 91% |
| 78% | 73% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 64% | 65% |
| 48% | 55% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 27% | 48% |
| 30% | 36% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 18% | 30% |
| 52% | 45% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 73% | 78% |
| 17% | 18% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 18% | 17% |
| 30% | 36% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 18% | 9% |
| 3.4 | 3.7 | 5 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| 7 | 6.7 | 6 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 7 | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 214 | 99 | 17 | Total Shots | T S | 19 | 154 | 318 |
| 88 | 41 | 5 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 53 | 117 |
| 38% | 39% | 20% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 14% | 25% | 32% |
- Braintree Town has the most conceded goals (49)
- Braintree Town has the most conceded goals in the first half (22)
- Braintree Town has the most conceded goals in the second half (27)
- Braintree Town has the most matches over the total-line (16)
- Braintree Town have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
- Braintree Town haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Braintree Town is in the worst form (0-1-5)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Wealdstone | 21 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 43 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 21 | 47 |
| 2 | Dorking Wanderers | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 40 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 9 | 42 |
| 3 | Slough Town | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 41 |
| 4 | Bath City | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 40 |
| 5 | Havant & Waterlooville | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 44 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 39 |
| 6 | Weymouth | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 36 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 37 |
| 7 | Concord Rangers | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 37 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 33 |
| 8 | Maidstone United | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 31 |
| 9 | Hemel Hempstead Town | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -1 | 31 |
| 10 | Dartford | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 36 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 21 | -2 | 31 |
| 11 | Hampton & Richmond | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 21 | -3 | 30 |
| 12 | Chelmsford City | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 39 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 29 |
| 13 | Oxford City | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 35 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 16 | -5 | 27 |
| 14 | Braintree Town | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 35 | 49 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 27 | -14 | 27 |
| 15 | Billericay Town | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 34 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 26 | -5 | 25 |
| 16 | Eastbourne Borough | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 39 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 21 | -19 | 25 |
| 17 | Welling United | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 14 | -6 | 23 |
| 18 | Chippenham Town | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -6 | 23 |
| 19 | Dulwich Hamlet | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | -4 | 22 |
| 20 | St Albans City | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 39 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -14 | 22 |
| 21 | Tonbridge Angels | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 20 | -12 | 20 |
| 22 | Hungerford Town | 23 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 26 | 47 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 27 | -21 | 17 |