A dramatic turnaround at Huish Park saw Yeovil Town recover from a one-goal deficit and a first-half red card for manager Mark Cooper to secure a 3-1 victory against Braintree Town. The visitors struck first in the 15th minute, Alfie Akinde applying a smart finish to Simeon Langston’s set-up, giving Braintree an early advantage. Yeovil’s response, however, was swift. In the 27th minute, Charlie Jarvis restored parity, converting a chance created by Matt Worthington. The remainder of the first half proved a tempestuous affair for the hosts, with several Yeovil players receiving yellow cards, culminating in Cooper’s dismissal for foul and abusive language shortly before the break.
Despite their managerial setback and numerical disadvantage, Yeovil took control in the second half. Their dominance eventually paid dividends in the 62nd minute when Jordan James capitalised on an opportunity to put the Glovers ahead. Braintree struggled to break down a resolute Yeovil defence, rarely threatening an equaliser. A late Yeovil surge in added time sealed the victory. In the 91st minute, substitute Alex Morgan provided the assist for Chiori Johnson McGavin to clinically dispatch the Glovers’ third. The win lifts Yeovil to 7th in the National League table, while Braintree remain in 21st place. This result mirrors the outcome of the teams’ previous encounter this season, which also saw Yeovil emerge victorious with a 1-0 scoreline.