BRAINTREE TOWN 1 AVELEY 0By Ed Colman

TOM BLACKWELL was the Braintree Town match-winner as the hosts edged out Aveley in an Essex derby. The forward’s goal was a blow Aveley were unable to overcome, despite a spirited fightback. The hosts started well with Aaron Blair and Shaquille Coulthirst linking well without really testing Aveley stopper Jonathan North. Devonte Aransibia enjoyed a solid debut for the Iron and it was his corner that provided Blackwell with an opportunity to pounce in the 19th minute, with Blackwell’s bullet header firing his side ahead. The Mill...