National League South

IRON HOLD FIRM DESPITE RED CARD

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
16 August 2026

By Liam Davis

BRAINTREE TOWN 3
CHESHAM UNITED 2
BRAINTREE TOWN bounced back from last week’s defeat to Tonbridge Angels with a gutsy performance against Chesham United, despite playing most of the match with ten men.
The Iron started fast as Reuben Swann headed just wide from a corner. Shortly after, a frantic three-minute spell saw Chesham take the lead when Matt Lench’s throw caused chaos, allowing Hisham Kasimu to swivel and score. Just over a minute later, Iron forward Anisius Lewis found space in the box and beat keeper Ben Goode across his goal to level.
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