Next up for AFC Fylde is a long trip down to Essex as Kevin Phillips’ side look for back-to-back wins against Braintree Town.
Goals from Tyler Roberts, Gavin Massey and Nick Haughton proved the difference on Saturday afternoon as Fylde took all three points in a 3-0 win over Gateshead.
And ahead of the long trip down south, the Coasters are travelling in search of another three points in a big clash down at the bottom end of the league table.
Braintree currently sit 20th in the National League, two places behind the Coasters, but the Iron did record an impressive 2-1 win over Eastleigh last time out.
Opposition Dugout: Angelo Harrop
Angelo Harrop was appointed as Braintree Town manager back in May 2022 and led the club to a National League South play-off place in his first season in charge.
After having led his previous side AFC Sudbury to a play off finish, he managed to take Braintree one step further in 2023/24, earning a fifth place finish in the National League South before beating Worthing 4-3 in the play off final to win promotion to the National League.
This season, despite being towards the wrong end of the National League table, his side have recorded some impressive wins against the likes of Eastleigh, Altrincham and FC Halifax Town.
One to watch: John Akinde
A strong centre forward with an abundance of football league experience, Akinde joined Braintee in the summer after leaving Colchester United.
After starting out as a professional at Ebbsfleet United in 2007, Akinde earned a move to Bristol City before having plenty of spells out on loan at the likes of Wycombe Wanderers, Brentford and Bristol Rovers.
In 2014, Akinde joined Barnet where he spent four years as a player, making over 150 appearances for the Bees.
He has since featured for Lincoln, Gillingham and later Colchester United before joining Braintree.
So far this season, Akinde has made 16 appearances in the National League.
Tickets:
Tickets for the weekend’s game can be purchase online HERE and are priced at:
Adults: £20.94
Concessions (OAP’s): £15.71
Under 18’s: £10.47
Under 12’s: £5.24
Please note, Segregation will not be in place for this match and all supporters will access the stadium via gates 1 – 4.
As well as the Clubhouse, the Away Fan Zone will still be open from 1pm, with a selection of lagers and ales on sale from the Quag End Arms behind the goal. Sindy’s Hot Food outlet will also be open next to the bar.
Travel Details:
Saturday 16th November 2024 – Braintree Town
The coach will leave Mill Farm at 8am.
Adult (member) – £30
Adult (non-member) – £40
Under – 16 (member, accompanied by an adult) – Free
Under – 16 (non-member, accompanied by an adult) – £5
To book your place on any of the above, please email [email protected]
Payment can be made in cash on the coach or by bank transfer.
Supporters Group Note
A list of coach bookings will be shown on the Coasters Information Facebook page. If you are on the list but then find you are unable to travel, please let the Supporters Group know so that there is availability for others to travel.
The Supporters Group reserves the right to cancel away travel if numbers mean it is not feasible and will provide as much notice of this as is reasonably possible.
Travel on a coach is subject to the Supporters Group Terms and Conditions.
All supporters travelling on a coach to away games must park on the North Stand Car Park.
Strip:
The Coasters will be wearing their all white home kit ahead of the clash with Braintree.
Match coverage:
If you are not attending the game on Saturday afternoon, then Coasters Live has you covered!
Coasters Live will be on air from 2:45pm for the 3pm kick-off. It is the only place where you can listen to full-match commentary of every AFC Fylde fixture with Kevin Bannon taking you through every kick of the afternoon!
To listen to Coasters Live commentaries on Mixlr, please CLICK HERE
You can also follow the game through our social media channels below, with full text coverage during the fixture, followed by a match report.
X: @AFCFylde
Facebook: @AFCFyldeOfficial
Instagram: @afc_fylde
