Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 1st, 2025 | Melbourne Stadium | FA Cup | 12:30 (GMT)

The national broadcasters are flocking to this lunchtime FA Cup kick-off, as Chelmsford host Braintree in what should be a fierce Essex derby with a spot in the second round to play for. The Clarets might be playing in a lower tier, but with the home advantage, and a familiar EFL stalwart up top, an upset could be on the cards against a Braintree side struggling for form.

Key Betting Tip: Chelmsford City to Win at 5.00 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town Predicted Lineups

Chelmsford City Predicted XI: Haigh, Barbrook, Tompkins, Grimwood, Ronan, Tamplin, Odusanya, Clark, Remy, Adigun, Taylor

Braintree Town Predicted XI: Thompson, Pinnington, Langston, Francis-Clarke, Terry, Marshall, Vennings, Works, Cooper, Kamara, Akinde

Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town Current League Standings

The Clarets have not reached the second round of the FA Cup since 2012/13 when they met with fellow Essex club Colchester United. To reach this point Chelmsford have had to beat Chippenham Town, Alvechurch, and Hertford Town in qualifying rounds.

The Irons have reached the second round once in their history, back in 2016/17 when they lost 5-2 to Millwall. Braintree entered in the final qualifying round, beating Farnborough at home.

Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town Head-to-Head Timeline

Chelmsford and Braintree have met regularly in the National League South over the last decade. Across their last 20 meetings, Chelmsford have 9 wins, Braintree have 3, and there have been 8 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• April 2024: Chelmsford City 2-3 Braintree Town (National League South Playoff Semi-Final)
• January 2024: Chelmsford City 3-0 Braintree Town (National League South)
• December 2023: Braintree Town 0-3 Chelmsford City (National League South)
• January 2023: Braintree Town 2-2 Chelmsford City (National League South)
• December 2022: Chelmsford City 2-0 Braintree Town (National League South)

Braintree have won one of the last 15 meetings with Chelmsford, which just so happened to be the National League South Playoff Final in April of last year.

Recent Chelmsford City and Braintree Town Matches Analysis

Chelmsford City Last 5 Matches:

• Dover Athletic 0-1 Chelmsford City (National League South)
• Totton 2-1 Chelmsford City (National League South)
• Chelmsford City 1-2 Worthing (National League South)
• Chelmsford City 4-3 Chippenham Town (FA Cup Qualification)
• Chelmsford City 1-1 Dorking Wanderers (National League South)

The Clarets kept a clean sheet for the first time in four games last time out.

Braintree Town Last 5 Matches:

• Braintree Town 0-0 Altrincham (National League)
• Braintree Town 2-3 West Bromwich Albion U21 (National League Cup)
• Solihull Moors 2-0 Braintree Town (National League)
• Braintree Town 2-0 Farnborough (FA Cup Qualification)
• Braintree Town 0-0 Sutton United (National League)

The Iron have won one of their last eight games in all competitions.

Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in a Chelmsford City win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Chelmsford City to Win @ 5.00 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Chelmsford City win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town

Lyle Taylor (Chelmsford City): The former Nottingham Forest man has been in fierce form since joining Chelmsford, showing his authority and class over the rest of the National League South with nine goals in all competitions.

Terrell Works (Braintree Town): The winger scored four goals in the month of September and will be looking to find his goalscoring form once again in the derby.

Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town Match Facts

Broadcast Details: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 3, Discovery+ UK

Stadium Information: The Melbourne Stadium, also known as the Dunmow Group Community Stadium, is located in Chelmsford, England. It primarily functions as an athletics venue but is also the home ground for Chelmsford City FC. The stadium has a modest capacity of approximately 3,065. It was originally opened in 1962.

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