Match Report
Defeat had followed defeat for Needham Market — three in succession. Braintree Town arrived on a run of three straight wins. From the last five rounds, Needham Market held 6 points of 15 and Braintree Town 12.
The match was played at Bloomfields in Needham Market (capacity 4,000). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Braintree Town: Inih Effiong (88')