Sutton are back on the road, kicking off October with a trip to Braintree Town.

Read below for everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Match Info

  • Fixture: Braintree Town vs Sutton United
  • Competition: Enterprise National League
  • Venue: Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium
  • Date: Saturday, 4th October; 3pm
  • Strip: Black away kit
  • Television: National League TV

Officials

  • Referee: Isaac Searle. A National League referee since last season, this is his first time in charge of a Sutton game. He refereed the National League North play-off final between Scunthorpe and Chester last season.
  • Assistant Referees: Keiran Forrest; Nick Blogg
  • Fourth Official: Daniel Baines

How to Follow

Video

A live stream on National League TV – via DAZN – will be available overseas by purchasing a match pass here.

A range of passes are available for the 2025/26 season, with pricing as follows:

  • Annual – Pay Up Front: £99.99/year

Pay for a year upfront to get the best value deal.

  • Annual – Pay Monthly: £12.99/month

Pay for a year upfront to get the best value deal.

  • Monthly Flex: £19.99/month

Renews monthly. Cancel anytime with 30 days’ notice.

Audio

Supporters will be able to listen to all the action, with a Mixlr audio commentary being available and will be posted on social media accounts before kick-off.

Social Media

You can also follow the game through our social media channels below, with full text coverage during the fixture.

X: @suttonunited

Facebook: @suttonunited

Instagram: @suttonunited

In Person

Tickets can be purchased on Braintree’s ticketing website in advance, along with in-person from the ticket office.

Adult supporters who choose not to purchase a ticket in advance, but who choose to pay on the day, will be charged £22.00 – an additional £2.00.

When purchasing online, simply select a ticket type before clicking ‘Place your Order’, which will then allow you to view your order summary. You will then be asked to fill out your order information before being taken to checkout, where you can select a payment method and complete the transaction.

Following payment, supporters will then be sent a QR code that provides entry at the appropriate online entry turnstile.

While it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance, tickets will also be available on the gate. Please note that our hosts take both cash and card. There will be one designated turnstile only for card and cash payments operating for those who do not have the ability to purchase a ticket online.

Ticket purchasers agree to the Braintree Town Football Club’s Ticket Conditions of Sale and Issue. Prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate, plus the online ticket provider’s fee. The ticket purchased is valid for the date shown or the re-arranged date in the event of a postponement. The ticket is issued for your sole use and you shall not resell or transfer any ticket without the prior written consent of Braintree Town Football Club Limited.

Ticket Prices

  • Adults – £20.94
  • Concession (OAPs) – £15.71
  • Under-18 – £10.47
  • Under-12 – £5.24

Getting to the Ground

Stadium Address:

Clockhouse Way

Braintree

Essex

CM7 3AL

By Car

Leave the M25 at junction 27 and head north on the MII. Leave the MIl at junction 8 and head east on the Al20. Follow the Al 20 for 16 miles until you reach ‘Galley’s Corner’ roundabout with McDonalds on your right). Take the first exit into Cressing Road. The entry to the ground is approximately three-quarters of a mile on your left (Clockhouse Way) and is sign posted.

The stadium offers a small car park that charges £2 per vehicle. However, this car park closes 30 minutes before kick-off on police advice.

Considerate street parking is a good option, with plenty available, particularly along Stubbs Lane—the last turning on the left along Cressing Road before the ground is reached. Please be mindful of access to driveways and garages when parking in surrounding areas

By Public Transport

The nearest train station to the Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium is Braintree Station, which can be reached directly from London Liverpool Street.

From there, take a Greater Anglia train toward Braintree, usually running hourly via Witham, with the journey taking about 1 hour 10 minutes. Once you arrive at Braintree station, it’s roughly a 15–20 minute walk to Cressing Road.

Turn right along Station Approach, continue in to Railway Street then right in to Trinovantian Way which then becomes Lakes Road. Go left in to Chapel Hill, and Clockhouse Way is on the right.

Supporters’ Coach

The coach for our trip to Braintree will depart from Gander Green Lane at 10:45am.

Tickets for this journey cost £35, and the Supporters’ Club request supporters to meet at 10:30am.

Bookings can be taken via The Supporters’ Hub on matchdays or email suttonunitedcoachtravel.com.

Any short notice changes will be highlighted on www.suttonunitedsupportersclub.co.uk.

Accessibility

Visiting supporters will access the stadium via gates 7 & 8, and will be housed in the Quag End – an uncovered terrace behind the goal.

As well as the Clubhouse, the Away Fan Zone will be open, with a selection of lagers and ales on sale from the Quag End Arms behind the goal. Sindy’s Hot Food outlet will also be open next to the bar.

Spectators are advised to arrive in sufficient time to avoid delay in entering the ground.

The ground has a recently extended Main Seated Stand that can accommodate 553 spectators including six wheelchair spaces – please note that there are no wheelchair spaces in the away end.

Advance booking is recommended, and supporters can contact Braintree at 01376 345617 or info@braintreetownfc.org.uk.

Stat Attack

3 – Sutton are unbeaten in their last three outings against Braintree, all of which came last season. The U’s won in 90 minutes in their last league outing to Cressing Road, as well as drawing there in the National League Cup and at home in the league.

4 – Only four teams have scored less goals than Braintree this season (12) – Hartlepool United (11), Boston United (11), Truro City (11), Brackley Town (10).

6 – Braintree’s last six league goals have all been scored by either Terrell Works (4) or Tom Blackwell (2).

Player In Focus

Terrell Works

Position: Forward

Age: 20

Appearances 25/26: 4

Goals Scored 25/26: 4

Head-to-Head

  • Braintree wins: 5

  • Draws: 3

  • Sutton wins: 6

Last Four League Meetings:

  • Braintree Town (4)0-0(5) Sutton United — 1st April 2025 (National League Cup)
  • Sutton United 1–1 Braintree Town — 22 February 2025 (National League)
  • Braintree Town 0–1 Sutton United — 26 October 2024 (National League)
  • Sutton United 0–3 Braintree Town — 12 March 2019 (National League)

Last Time We Met

Sutton United will face Leeds United in the National League Cup Final, after Eduino Vaz’s final spot-kick secured a penalty shootout victory at Braintree Town.

A goalless 90 minutes saw both sides produce plenty of chances, with Kyreece Lisbie and Nana Boateng both having goals disallowed for offside, and otherwise saw some late pressure from the hosts go unpunished to see the game go to penalties.

The first eight spot-kicks were all converted, and although ex-Iron Jack Sims’ save against Jermaine Francis couldn’t quite set Sutton onto victory just yet, Vaz stepped up after three missed penalties to secure the win, and seal a place in the National League Cup Final.

Photo Credit: Paul Loughlin

Played for Both

Jack Sims

Jack Sims made the move to Sutton in June 2024, fresh off helping Braintree Town to promotion via the National League South play-offs.

Born in Southend-on-Sea, Sims began his career with Southend United after impressing at non-league Canvey Island, spending six years at Roots Hall before moving to Blackpool. At just 16, he relocated to Lancashire, gaining experience on loan at Skelmersdale United and Lancaster United, where he made nearly 50 appearances and earned Player of the Season. He made his senior Blackpool debut as a substitute in a 1-0 loss to Accrington Stanley.

Released by Blackpool, Sims joined Welling United, winning three consecutive Player of the Month awards, before returning to Essex with Braintree for the 2022/23 season. Over two years, he made 79 appearances and played a pivotal role in their promotion, earning a spot in the National League South Team of the Season.

Unable to agree a new deal, he moved to Sutton, eventually securing the number one spot, finishing with 40 appearances, three crucial penalty saves, and joint-Player of the Season honors alongside Lewis Simper.