Chelmsford City 4-1 Braintree Town
Updated
Chelmsford City won: Chelmsford City 4-1 Braintree Town in the FA Cup (Round 1) on Sat, 1 Nov 2025 at Melbourne Stadium, Chelmsford, Essex. Chelmsford City goals: Jason Adigun 20', Lyle Taylor 28', Jesurun Uchegbulam 42', Lyle Taylor 50'. Braintree Town goals: John Akinde 37' (pen). Sent off: Aidan Francis-Clarke (61'). Expected goals: 1.50-1.41. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Lyle Taylor (8.9).
Match report
Chelmsford City rout Braintree Town 4-1
Chelmsford City thrashed Braintree Town 4-1 at Melbourne Stadium on Saturday 1 November in FA Cup.
Jason Adigun put Chelmsford City ahead on 20' (1-0), Lyle Taylor made it 2-0 on 28', John Akinde pulled one back for Braintree Town from the penalty spot on 37' (2-1), Jesurun Uchegbulam made it 3-1 on 42' and Lyle Taylor made it 4-1 on 50'.
Aidan Francis-Clarke (Braintree Town) was sent off on 61'.
Chelmsford City had 47% of the ball, shots were 14-10 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.50-1.41.
Lyle Taylor (Chelmsford) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 3,502. Referee: Matthew Russell.
Match stats
| Chelmsford City | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.50 | 1.41 |
| Total shots | 14 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 17 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 157 (64%) | 182 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 6 |
Lineups
Chelmsford City (4-2-3-1): Chris Haigh, Kian Ronan, Ben Tompkins, David Longe-King, Harry Barbrook, Dominic Odusanya, Ricky Holmes, Jason Adigun, Samuel Folarin, Jesurun Uchegbulam, Lyle Taylor
Braintree Town (4-2-3-1): Jack Thompson, Jacob Pinnington, Aidan Francis-Clarke, George Langston, Frankie Terry, Marley Marshall, James Vennings, Chay Cooper, Goran Babic, Terrell Works, John Akinde
Key events
- 20' · Goal · Jason Adigun (Chelmsford City)
- 28' · Goal · Lyle Taylor (Chelmsford City)
- 37' · Goal · John Akinde (Braintree Town)
- 42' · Goal · Jesurun Uchegbulam (Chelmsford City)
- 46' · Substitution · Lewis Walker for Terrell Works (Braintree Town)
- 50' · Goal · Lyle Taylor (Chelmsford City)
- 52' · Substitution · Elliot Thorpe for Goran Babic (Braintree Town)
- 61' · Red card · Aidan Francis-Clarke (Braintree Town)
- 63' · Yellow card · Dominic Odusanya (Chelmsford City)
- 68' · Substitution · Tommy Smith for Marley Marshall (Braintree Town)
- 73' · Substitution · Shiloh Remy for Samuel Folarin (Chelmsford City)
- 79' · Substitution · Louie McDonagh-Kudiabor for Lyle Taylor (Chelmsford City)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Archie Tamplin for Jason Adigun (Chelmsford City)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Taylor Clark for Ricky Holmes (Chelmsford City)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Josh Castiglione for Jesurun Uchegbulam (Chelmsford City)
All-time head-to-head
2 league meetings since 2011: Chelmsford City 0, draws 2, Braintree Town 0.
Questions
Who won Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town?
Chelmsford City won, 4-1 (FA Cup) on Sat, 1 Nov 2025.
When and where is Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town?
Sat, 1 Nov 2025, 12:00 UTC at Melbourne Stadium, Chelmsford, Essex, FA Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelmsford City and Braintree Town?
In 2 league meetings since 2011: Chelmsford City 0 wins, 2 draws, Braintree Town 0 wins (goals 4-4).