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07 Mar 2026

Wealdstone move out of relegation zone after late comeback at Braintree

Wealdstone move out of relegation zone after late comeback at Braintree

Wealdstone moved out of the Vanarama National League relegation zone after two goals in five minutes completed a late turnaround in a 2-1 win at Braintree.

Matt Robinson gave the hosts a sixth-minute lead but a mistake by Braintree goalkeeper Henry Gray, who carried a free-kick across his line, brought Wealdstone level in the 72nd minute.

Once Wealdstone got their leveller they looked likely to grab another and they did just that five minutes later when Josh Grant’s left-footed strike put his side ahead.

Braintree’s James Vennings’ was sent off for a second bookable offence three minutes from time and Wealdstone held on to secure the win.

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