Braintree Town vs Halifax Town - Enterprise National League
Fixture Preview - 9 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Braintree Town hosts Halifax Town at the Ironmongery Direct Stadium on Saturday, 9 August, in a fixture that promises to be intriguing given both teams' recent form. Braintree has shown some resilience, securing a win in their last outing but struggling with consistency overall, recording two wins from their last five matches. Conversely, Halifax Town has faced a challenging start to the season, managing only one win in their last five games, with their most recent match ending in a draw. Historically, Braintree has had the upper hand in their encounters, winning five of the last ten meetings, which may provide a psychological edge. However, both teams have struggled to find the net consistently, as evidenced by the low number of matches featuring over 2.5 goals in their head-to-head record. Given Braintree's home advantage and Halifax's difficulties, a cautious approach might be expected, making the odds for under 2.5 goals at 2.15 worth considering. Nonetheless, with both teams eager to secure points, the match could still see opportunities for goals, particularly if Braintree can exploit Halifax's defensive vulnerabilities.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Scunthorpe United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 |  Wealdstone | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Carlisle United | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 |  Braintree Town | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 |  Brackley Town | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 |  Eastleigh | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 11 |  Gateshead | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 |  York City | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 |  Boreham Wood | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 14 |  Yeovil Town | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 15 |  Aldershot Town | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 16 |  Morecambe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 |  Tamworth | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 18 |  Boston United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 19 |  Altrincham | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 20 |  Solihull Moors | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 21 |  Halifax Town | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 22 |  Sutton United | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 23 |  Truro City | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 24 |  Woking | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2025 | Braintree Town | 3–0 | Halifax Town | Enterprise National League |
| April 26, 2025 | Halifax Town | 1–0 | Braintree Town | Enterprise National League |
| September 24, 2024 | Braintree Town | 1–0 | Halifax Town | Enterprise National League |
| January 5, 2019 | Halifax Town | 0–0 | Braintree Town | Enterprise National League |
| August 4, 2018 | Braintree Town | 0–2 | Halifax Town | Enterprise National League |
| February 23, 2016 | Braintree Town | 2–0 | Halifax Town | Enterprise National League |
| November 14, 2015 | Halifax Town | 3–6 | Braintree Town | Enterprise National League |
| February 21, 2015 | Halifax Town | 1–0 | Braintree Town | Enterprise National League |
| September 27, 2014 | Braintree Town | 0–0 | Halifax Town | Enterprise National League |
| April 3, 2014 | Halifax Town | 0–0 | Braintree Town | Enterprise National League |