Braintree has been confirmed for the National League Cup group stage alongside 15 other National League clubs and 16 Premier League 2 U21 teams. The competition, which returns for its third season, will feature four groups of eight teams, with the two best-placed teams in each group advancing to a knock-out stage to determine the winner.
The National League Cup group stage draw has been revealed, with Braintree set to face off against Aldershot Town, Hornchurch, and Worthing in Group B.
Why it matters for Braintree
The National League Cup provides an opportunity for Braintree to play regular matches against top U21 teams in England, giving young players from Premier League and EFL clubs additional opportunities to test themselves against senior opposition.
Braintree's next fixture is vs Chelmsford City (away, 2026-12-26). The National League Cup group stage is set to begin in two weeks, with the competition consisting of a group stage followed by a knock-out stage.
Braintree will be looking to make a strong start in the National League Cup group stage, with the team's next fixture vs Chelmsford City (away, 2026-12-26) providing an opportunity to gain momentum. The National League Cup provides an exciting opportunity for Braintree to play against top U21 teams in England, giving young players from Premier League and EFL clubs additional opportunities to test themselves against senior opposition. The competition will consist of a group stage followed by a knock-out stage, with the two best-placed teams in each group advancing to the knock-out stage.
The National League Cup group stage draw has been revealed, with Braintree set to face off against Aldershot Town, Hornchurch, and Worthing in Group B. The competition, which returns for its third season, will feature four groups of eight teams, with the two best-placed teams in each group advancing to a knock-out stage to determine the winner. Braintree will be looking to make a strong start in the National League Cup group stage, with the team's next fixture vs Chelmsford City (away, 2026-12-26) providing an opportunity to gain momentum.
