Braintree will aim for a fourth consecutive victory when they visit Billericay Town in the National League South on Tuesday evening. The Iron's recent form has lifted them to 18th in the table, with 10 points from their opening seven matches.

Angelo Balanta's side are in a rich vein of form, having beaten Maidstone United 2-1 last time out. That result followed a 2-1 win over Fulham U21 and a 2-1 away victory at Slough Town. The sequence represents a significant turnaround from a 2-0 home defeat to Farnborough at the end of August.

Striker Aaron Matthews was the hero against Maidstone, scoring twice, including a 79th-minute penalty, to secure the points. His double took his tally for the season and provided the platform for this current run.

The next league assignment after this trip is a visit to Chelmsford City on Boxing Day.

Braintree's recent defensive solidity will be tested against a Billericay side looking to improve their own position. The Iron have conceded 15 goals so far this campaign but have shown greater resilience during this winning streak.

The squad's current injury status is available on our injuries page. Balanta is expected to have a near-full squad to choose from as he looks to maintain momentum.

Three points at New Lodge would be their best sequence of results this season.

Braintree's 2-1 National League Cup win over Fulham U21 on September 8th was secured by a late Alex Bolovon strike, according to Fulham FC. Vlad Paternoster had opened the scoring before Jonah Kusi-Asare equalised. The Iron's recent form shows three consecutive victories, including that cup tie and a 2-1 league win over Maidstone United. They sit 18th with 10 points from seven games.

Braintree's 2-1 win over league leaders Maidstone United on September 12 was a resilient performance. The Iron's goals came from Alfie Matthews in the 64th minute and a 79th-minute penalty. The victory, which leaves Braintree 18th in the National League South with 10 points, cut the gap to the top to nine points. It was their third straight win, a sequence that began with a 2-1 victory at Slough Town on September 5.

Maidstone United manager Craig Fagan said Braintree's desire was key to their 2-1 defeat of his league-leading side. "They were more combative, they wanted it more," Fagan said. The victory, secured by Alfie Matthews' double, cut the gap to the leaders to nine points. Braintree's recent form now shows three consecutive wins, lifting them to 18th with 10 points from seven games.