Braintree Town have been active this week, securing a new signing and staging a dramatic comeback in National League South. The Iron sit 20th in the table with seven points from six games, scoring nine goals but conceding fourteen.
Afi Adebayo has joined Braintree Town on a non-contract basis. The 21-year-old attacker was released by Ipswich Town this summer after coming through their academy. Adebayo, a former Republic of Ireland youth international, spent time on loan at Wingate & Finchley last season. His versatility adds a new option for manager Steve Pitt's squad, which fans can view on the club's squad page.
Braintree Town scored twice in the final twelve minutes to snatch a 3-3 draw away at Dover Athletic on Saturday. According to KentOnline, Dover boss Jake Leberl felt his side never found their rhythm and credited Braintree's triple substitution for changing the game's momentum. "If it looked like anyone was going to win it at the end, it was going to be them, wasn't it?" Leberl said after the match. The result leaves Braintree nine points behind league leaders Maidstone United.
Braintree's next league fixture is a trip to face Slough Town, one of two teams yet to earn a point this season. The match presents a key opportunity for Steve Pitt's side to climb away from the early relegation zone. Slough parted ways with manager Alan Julian on Sunday following their sixth straight defeat, which came against Braintree. The Iron's current form reads WLDLW, showing both resilience and inconsistency.
With a goal difference of minus five, tightening up at the back will be a priority. The comeback at Dover demonstrated attacking spirit, but preventing the need for such fightbacks is important. Integrating new signings like Adebayo could provide a spark. The team's upcoming schedule, including a Boxing Day clash at Chelmsford City, is available on the fixtures page. Braintree Town visit Slough Town this weekend looking for a second away win of the campaign.
