United host Braintree Town, looking to make it five games unbeaten to start the season after Saturday’s 1-0 win at Wealdstone.
Here are all the details you need regarding Monday’s encounter and our opponents:
MATCH DETAILS
Opponents – Braintree Town
Competition – Enterprise National League
Location – Brunton Park
Date - Monday 25 August
Time – 3pm kick-off
FACTFILE
Founded – 1898
Nickname - The Iron
Manager – Steve Pitt
Previous season finish - 17th
OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH
With 56 caps for New Zealand, including featuring at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Tommy Smith brings a wealth of experience to the Braintree backline.
The 35-year-old former Ipswich Town captain joined Steve Pitt’s side in the summer and has appeared in all of the Iron’s league fixtures so far, picking up an assist on the way.
Smith’s leadership and experience will be vital if the Essex outfit are to get a result at Brunton Park.
RECENT RESULTS
Saturday 9 August 2025 – Braintree Town 3-0 FC Halifax Town
Tuesday 12 August 2025 – Braintree Town 2-0 Leicester City
Saturday 16 August 2025 – Hartlepool United 2-0 Braintree Town
Wednesday 20 August 2025 – Boreham Wood 2-1 Braintree Town
Saturday 23 August 2025 - Braintree 1-0 Yeovil Town
TICKET INFORMATION
We are expecting a large crowd, as it's a bank holiday, so please buy in advance if possible - click here!
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN
The game is available to supporters worldwide online via DAZN.
UK-based supporters will be able to listen to the game on BBC Radio Cumbria via BBC Sounds. Non-UK residents can also hear the commentary via BBC.com and the BBC App.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee - Scott Jackson
Assistant Referee 1 - Michael Burrows
Assistant Referee 2 - Bradley Hall
Fourth Official - Lewis Dawson
