Braintree Town secured their first win of the season on Saturday, defeating Chesham United 3-2. The Iron were down to ten men after Anisius Lewis was sent off in the 18th minute, but they showed great character to claim the victory. The match started with Chesham United taking an eighth-minute lead, but Braintree Town equalized three minutes later through Anisius Lewis. However, Lewis was sent off shortly after, and the team had to adapt to playing with ten men. Despite being down to ten men, Braintree Town took the lead on the stroke of half-time through Ange Djadja. New loan signing George Evans then scored to make it 3-1, before Matt Lench pulled a goal back for Chesham United from the spot. Manager Steve Pitt was delighted with his team's performance, saying they played the pitch and conditions perfectly. He also praised the character of his team, saying they were the better side from start to finish. With their next fixture against Chelmsford City scheduled for December 26, 2026, Braintree Town will look to build on this momentum.