Tamworth head to Essex on Tuesday night to face Braintree Town at Cressing Road, determined to kick-start their season after a stop–start opening month. The Lambs have shown flashes of promise but now look to turn that into three valuable points on the road.

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Match Context

Both sides have collected four points from their last five league outings, each posting one win, one draw, and three defeats. It means this clash pits two evenly matched teams against each other, both desperate to climb the table and build some early-season momentum.

With Tamworth and Braintree arriving in near-identical form, the stage is set for a tight, competitive battle under the lights.

The Stadium

Tuesday’s trip takes us to Cressing Road, a proper non-league ground that holds just over 4,200 supporters and delivers plenty of character.
• The Main Stand provides around 550 seats along one side.
• Opposite, a covered standing terrace offers another vantage point.
• Behind the goals, the Clubhouse End and the Quag End are home to lively terraces.

Visiting fans are usually housed at the Quag End, which offers a close-up view right behind the goal. Compact, noisy, and atmospheric, Cressing Road always provides a challenging backdrop for away sides.

Head-to-Head

The Lambs will travel with good memories of recent meetings. Last April, Tamworth ran out 4–2 winners at The Lamb, putting on a thrilling attacking display. Earlier in the 2024/25 campaign, a moment of magic sealed a breakthrough win in Essex as Tonks produced a stunning strike to deliver Tamworth’s first victory of the season.

Recent results between the clubs underline just how closely matched they’ve been:
• Sept 2024: Braintree 0–1 Tamworth (Tonks wonder goal)
• Apr 2025: Tamworth 4–2 Braintree
• Mar 2019: Tamworth 0–2 Braintree
• Oct 2018: Braintree 2–2 Tamworth
• Apr 2018: Tamworth 1–0 Braintree

History suggests this fixture rarely disappoints — expect another tight contest.

Current Form

Tamworth – LLWLD
• Lost 2–1 vs Scunthorpe (H)
• Lost 2–0 vs Southend United (A)
• Won 2–0 vs Truro City (H)
• Lost 2–1 vs Gateshead (A)
• Drew 1–1 vs Brackley Town (H)

Braintree Town – LLWLD
• Lost 2–0 vs Hartlepool (A)
• Lost 2–1 vs Boreham Wood (A)
• Won 1–0 vs Yeovil Town (H)
• Lost 5–0 vs Carlisle (A)
• Drew 0–0 vs Forest Green (H)

Summary

Two sides with identical records, both hunting for consistency, and a ground that always generates atmosphere — Tuesday night’s clash has all the ingredients for a tense, hard-fought encounter. Tamworth will look to recapture the spark of their recent wins over Truro and Braintree, while the hosts will be eager to make home advantage count.

It’s all set up for another lively meeting between the Lambs and the Iron.