Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — York City 1st with 108 points, Braintree Town 23rd with 36, 72 apart.
Defeat had not touched York City in 13 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. The last-five ledger: York City 11/15, Braintree Town 4/15.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 3 York City wins, 1 for Braintree Town, 1 draw, at 3.2 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 80% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 80%.
Goal scorers
York City: H. Boateng (28'), Ollie Pearce (5'), Greg Olley (18'), Ollie Pearce (22'), Ollie Pearce (61')
Key stats
Possession: York City 62% · Braintree Town 38% · Total shots: 16-4 · On target: 8-1 · Corners: 6-2