Braintree vs Needham Market — prediction and preview

Braintree host Needham Market in the FA Cup - Qualification on 22 September. Braintree have won two of their last three matches, while Needham Market are unbeaten in their last three.

Braintree's recent form includes a 2-3 loss away at Billericay Town, a 2-1 home win against Maidstone United, and a 2-1 away win at Slough Town, scoring six goals and conceding five. Needham Market have won two and drawn one of their last three, with a 2-0 home win against Worcester City, a 3-1 home win against Stanway Rovers, and a 0-0 away draw at Stanway Rovers, scoring five goals and conceding one. Braintree have won the Essex Senior Cup once. Needham Market have won the Suffolk FA Premier Cup five times and are managed by T. Rothery. In the last 90 days, Braintree have seen 15 players join and 10 leave, including George Evans' return from loan to Bromley, Michael Olarewaju joining from Dartford as a free agent, and George Barrett joining on loan from Ipswich U21.

Braintree v Needham Market — key numbers
MetricBraintreeNeedham Market
Recent form2W 0D 1L2W 1D 0L

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