Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United, 2025-26 English National League, Regular Season
· English National League2 - 3
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Game Information
Venue: Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium
Location: Braintree, England
Attendance: 1,021
National League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York City | 46 | +73 | 108 |
| 2 | Rochdale | 46 | +47 | 106 |
| 3 | Carlisle United | 46 | +36 | 95 |
| 4 | Boreham Wood | 46 | +37 | 90 |
Line-Ups
Braintree Town (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Terry (GK) |
| 15 | Tommy Smith |
| 21 | Ben Drake |
| 2 | Aidan Francis-Clarke |
| 33 | Emmanuel Okunowo |
| 6 | James Vennings |
| 3 | Ryan Clampin |
| 8 | Ryan Battrum |
| 14 | John Akinde |
| 9 | Lewis Walker |
| 32 | Callum Harriott |
Scunthorpe United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Louis Jones (GK) |
| 3 | Branden Horton |
| 6 | Andrew Boyce |
| 33 | Tyler Denton |
| 21 | Joseph Starbuck |
| 17 | Oliver Ewing |
| 8 | Alfie Beestin |
| 11 | Joe Rowley |
| 25 | Zain Westbrooke |
| 14 | Patrick Jones |
| 30 | Leo Farrell |
National League News
York City have said they would support midfielder Hiram Boateng "through all proceedings" and were "committed to assisting" any review into events following their promotion-clinching draw at Rochdale.
The Football Association have launched an investigation into events at Saturday's National League title decider between Rochdale and York City after two pitch invasions and an alleged incident involving a York player punching a supporter to the ground.
York owner Julie-Anne Uggla wants to emulate fellow Canadian Ryan Reynolds after they earned promotion into League Two.
York City were promoted from the National League at Rochdale's expense on Saturday, after securing a 1-1 draw in the 13th minute of injury time.
Forget Arsenal and Man City's Premier League ding-dong, York City face Rochdale face off this weekend to decide this season's tightest title battle.