Braintree Town vs. Fylde Preview
Braintree Town vs. Fylde: FA Trophy Encounter Preview
Braintree Town will host Fylde at the Cressing Road Stadium in the first round of the FA Trophy on Saturday, October 29th. The match will start at 3 pm BST and will be available to watch live on BT Sport.
Braintree Town Form and Team News
Braintree Town are in good form, having won their last three games in all competitions. They are currently 12th in the National League South, with 20 points from 14 games.
Manager Brad Quinton has a number of selection dilemmas ahead of the game. Defender Lewis Ferrell is suspended, while midfielder Jake Hyde is a doubt with a knock.
Fylde Form and Team News
Fylde are in poor form, having lost their last two games in the National League North. They are currently 18th in the table, with 12 points from 14 games.
Manager James Rowe has a number of injury concerns ahead of the game. Defender Jordan Tunnicliffe is out with a knee injury, while midfielder Luke Burke is a doubt with a hamstring problem.
Match Prediction
Braintree Town are the favorites to win the match. They are in better form than Fylde and have a better record in the FA Trophy.
However, Fylde are a dangerous team on their day and could cause an upset.