https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/braintree/Recent content in braintree on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 11 Apr 2026 16:47:35 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/forest-green-rovers-secure-play-off-spot-with-convincing-win-over-braintree/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:47:35 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/forest-green-rovers-secure-play-off-spot-with-convincing-win-over-braintree/Forest Green Rovers confirmed their place in the National League play-offs with a commanding 3-1 home victory against relegated Braintree. D’Mani Mellor opened the scoring in the 37th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Kyle McAllister’s shot struck the crossbar. The Rovers appeared in control, but Braintree’s Lewis Walker tested goalkeeper Harry Isted just before half-time, with Isted making a crucial save. Walker eventually found the net in the 58th minute, converting a simple tap-in from a precise low cross by Chay Cooper, leveling the score and giving Braintree hope.