Chelmsford vs Farnborough Prediction 01.09.2025 | National League
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- Competition: England - National League South (sixth tier)
- Date: Tuesday, 1st, September 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CEST
- Venue: The EMG Inspire Stadium (Chelmsford)
With hopes of preserving their unblemished home streak, Chelmsford play host to Farnborough at the EMG Inspire Stadium in the seventh round of the National League South.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Farnborough
3 : 4
Chelmsford City
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Chelmsford City
1 : 2
Farnborough
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Farnborough
1 : 1
Chelmsford City
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Chelmsford City
1 : 0
Farnborough
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Chelmsford City
3 : 2
Farnborough
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Farnborough
0 : 1
Chelmsford City
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There have not been many encounters between the two sides in their history, only six clashes in total, but Chelmsford have emerged as the more successful side with four victories compared to Farnborough’s one, while the remaining contest ended in a draw.
Chelmsford team overview
A model of stability in the National League South, Chelmsford City have begun their 16th season at this level with an encouraging run, amassing 11 points from the opening six rounds to establish an early foothold in the playoff positions.
A key element in their climb towards the higher end of the table has been the strength of their performances at home, as the Clarets have shown no mercy in front of their supporters by sweeping aside their first three visitors and will be eager to extend that flawless streak.
To remain firmly in contention for automatic promotion, Angelo Harrop’s men must sharpen their edge in front of goal, having found the net a meagre five times across their opening six sixth-tier fixtures — a return that places them among the division’s least clinical sides.
Veteran centre-back David Longe-King experienced a bittersweet weekend, scoring the winner before being shown a straight red card against Chesham, leaving him facing a one- or two-match suspension.
Last matches of
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Maidstone United
0 : 0
Chelmsford City
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Ebbsfleet United
1 : 0
Chelmsford City
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Weston-super-Mare
0 : 0
Chelmsford City
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Chelmsford City
1 : 0
Horsham
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Brentwood Town
0 : 0
Chelmsford City
Club Friendlies
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Chris Haigh
Defenders
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3
Harry Barbrook
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16
Ben Tompkins
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5
Joe Grimwood
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2
Kian Ronan
Midfielders
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15
Taylor Clark
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8
Dominic Odusanya
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11
Ricky Holmes
Forwards
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7
Josh Castiglione
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12
Louie McDonagh-Kudiabor
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22
Jack Barham
Farnborough team overview
While Tuesday’s hosts have enjoyed a confident start to the season, Farnborough have found it tough going, picking up only one victory in their first six games, and face an urgent task to turn things around before they drift closer to the relegation battle.
Spencer Day’s men arrive at this clash following a rollercoaster weekend, during which they twice surrendered the lead only to settle for a point in a breathtaking six-goal draw at Tonbridge, marking their fifth point of the season and leaving them just a single point above the relegation zone.
While they look highly effective in attack, concern grows at the other end of the pitch, as the Yellows’ defence has been breached an astonishing 13 times in their opening six league fixtures, earning them a well-deserved reputation as the most vulnerable backline in the division.
An encouraging sign ahead of their trip to Chelmsford is that Boro have no injury or suspension concerns, meaning all their key players will be available for Tuesday’s clash.
Last matches of
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Farnborough
1 : 3
Weston-super-Mare
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Farnborough
1 : 0
Worthing
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Chesham United
3 : 2
Farnborough
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Farnborough
1 : 1
Eastbourne Borough
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Ashford Town (Middlesex)
0 : 4
Farnborough
Club Friendlies
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jack Turner
Defenders
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19
Toby Bower
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5
Ollie Robinson
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6
Lachlan Byrd
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8
Louis Lomas
Midfielders
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21
Ryan Huke
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12
Conor Harris
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4
Billy Clifford
Forwards
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26
Mason Bloomfield
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14
Dominic Poleon
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9
Rakish Bingham
Prediction
While Farnborough may offer challenges, their leaky backline cannot be ignored, as they have let in three-plus goals in four of their previous five league encounters, presenting Chelmsford with a prime opportunity to extend their perfect home record to four victories from four. Moreover, the Clarets will approach their fourth home fixture brimming with confidence, having asserted their dominance over Boro at the EMG Inspire Stadium by winning five of the last six encounters, giving plenty of reason to expect them to remain intact on their own turf.
Three Reasons we expect Chelmsford to Win
- Chelmsford have won each of their opening three matches at home.
- Farnborough have conceded 3+ goals in four of their last five league games.
- Chelmsford have thrashed Farnborough in five of the last six home meetings.
Main prediction -
to win
vs standings in Enterprise National League South
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Hornchurch | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 - 7 | +5 | 13 |
| 2 | Torquay United | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 - 7 | +4 | 10 |
| 3 | Weston-super-Mare | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Hampton & Richmond | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 10 |
| 5 | Ebbsfleet United | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 10 |
| 6 | Maidstone United | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 | Dover Athletic | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 - 7 | +2 | 9 |
| 8 | AFC Totton | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 - 6 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | Hemel Hempstead Town | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 - 5 | +2 | 8 |
| 10 | Bath City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 8 |
| 11 | Chesham United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 8 |
| 12 | Chelmsford City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 8 |
| 13 | Dorking Wanderers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 7 |
| 14 | Maidenhead United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 5 |
| 15 | Worthing | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 5 |
| 16 | Slough Town | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 17 | Dagenham & Redbridge | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 5 |
| 18 | Horsham | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 - 8 | -2 | 4 |
| 19 | Chippenham Town | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 | Farnborough | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 - 10 | -4 | 4 |
| 21 | Salisbury | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 22 | Tonbridge Angels | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 - 9 | -6 | 3 |
| 23 | Eastbourne Borough | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 - 7 | -4 | 2 |
| 24 | Enfield Town | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 2 |