Match report

Chelmsford City Stuns Braintree with 4-1 Victory in FA Cup

Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City
4–1
FT
Braintree
Braintree
Nov 1, 2025

In a thrilling FA Cup match on November 1st, Chelmsford City stuns Braintree with an impressive 4-1 victory. Goals by J. Adigun, L. Taylor (2), and J. Uchegbulam propelled the home team to the win as Braintree's efforts fell short.

Key Facts

  • • Chelmsford City secured their victory with goals from J. Adigun, L. Taylor (2), and J. Uchegbulam.
  • • Braintree scored a consolation goal through an own-assisted effort by J. Akinde.
  • • A red card for Braintree's A. Francis-Clarke at the 61st minute marked a turning point in the match.
  • • Dominic Odusanya received a yellow card for Chelmsford City during the second half.

Lineups

Chelmsford City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Haigh
  • 2 K. Ronan (D)
  • 16 B. Tompkins
  • 6 D. Longe-King (D)
  • 3 H. Barbrook
  • 8 D. Odusanya
  • 11 R. Holmes (M)
  • 23 J. Adigun
  • 10 S. Folarin (M)
  • 9 J. Uchegbulam
  • 33 L. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 B. Eastwood
  • 7 J. Castiglione
  • 12 L. McDonagh-Kudiabor
  • 14 S. Remy
  • 15 T. Clark
  • 18 A. Tamplin
  • 19 P. Appiah

Braintree

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Thompson (G)
  • 17 J. Pinnington (D)
  • 4 G. Langston (D)
  • 2 A. Francis-Clarke (D)
  • 24 F. Terry (D)
  • 8 M. Marshall-Miranda (M)
  • 6 J. Vennings (M)
  • 11 C. Cooper (M)
  • 16 G. Babic (M)
  • 38 T. Works (M)
  • 14 J. Akinde (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 R. Clayton
  • 5 M. Omrore
  • 15 T. Smith
  • 20 F. Hubbard
  • 18 S. Kamara
  • 39 E. Thorpe
  • 9 L. Walker

Timeline

  1. Chelmsford City
    19' Chelmsford City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Adigun · Assist: S. Folarin
  2. Chelmsford City
    28' Chelmsford City Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Taylor · Assist: J. Uchegbulam
  3. Braintree
    37' Braintree Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Akinde · Assist: J. Akinde
  4. Chelmsford City
    42' Chelmsford City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Uchegbulam · Assist: S. Folarin
  5. Braintree
    46' Braintree subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Works · On: L. Walker
  6. Chelmsford City
    50' Chelmsford City Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Taylor
  7. Braintree
    52' Braintree subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Babic · On: E. Thorpe
  8. Braintree
    61' Braintree Card · Red Card
    A. Francis-Clarke

    Violent conduct

  9. Chelmsford City
    63' Chelmsford City Card · Yellow Card
    Dominic Odusanya

    Argument

  10. Braintree
    68' Braintree subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Marshall-Miranda · On: Tommy Smith
  11. Chelmsford City
    73' Chelmsford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Folarin · On: S. Remy
  12. Chelmsford City
    79' Chelmsford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Taylor · On: L. McDonagh-Kudiabor
  13. Chelmsford City
    90'+1 Chelmsford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Uchegbulam · On: J. Castiglione
  14. Chelmsford City
    90'+1 Chelmsford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Holmes · On: T. Clark
  15. Chelmsford City
    90'+1 Chelmsford City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Adigun · On: A. Tamplin

Match Stats

Stat Chelmsford City Braintree
Fouls 19 18
Pass Accuracy 64% 64%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 246 284
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 158 182
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelmsford City took an early lead with two goals within 9 minutes, courtesy of J. Adigun and L. Taylor.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes for Braintree did not affect the momentum as they found themselves a man down after A. Francis-Clarke's red card.