Southend vs Braintree: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Southend United prepare to host Braintree Town on April 3, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: National League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Southend United, currently 7th in the standings with 65 points from 39 games, trail the leaders by 33 points. They've earned 39 points from 20 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Braintree Town, sitting 22nd with 35 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 20 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Southend United and Braintree Town have favored Southend United, with Braintree Town claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Yeovil Town, Southend United recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Braintree Town's last outing came against Carlisle, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Southend United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Southend United and Braintree Town are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Southend United's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Braintree Town's games average 2.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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