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English National League •23 September 2025 •KO 19:45
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Brackley Town
1:0
Truro City
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FORM
L D D W W
#9 -1
16 PTS GD: 2
PLAYED: 10
#24 0
4 PTS GD: -14
PLAYED: 11
FORM
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Brackley Town 1-0 Truro City

Brackley Town secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Truro City in a closely fought National League match at St. James Park. The win, overseen by referee Matthew Scholes, saw Brackley build on their recent form, while Truro City’s struggles continued.

The first half began cautiously, with both sides probing for weaknesses. Brackley Town struck first in the 18th minute, Connor Hall scoring, assisted by Matt Lowe. The goal rewarded Brackley’s early pressure, but Truro City responded with resilience, tightening their defence and preventing the home side from extending their lead before the interval.

Truro City started the second half with renewed energy, pressing higher and disrupting Brackley’s rhythm. Their efforts to equalise were hampered when Will Dean received a yellow card in the 49th minute for a foul. Brackley’s Riccardo Calder was also cautioned, receiving a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Brackley Town made their first substitution in the 56th minute, Bailey Hobson replacing Connor Hall. Truro City responded with a tactical change in the 71st minute, introducing Lirak Hasani in place of Yassine En-Neyah. As the game wore on, Truro City made a double substitution in the 82nd and 85th minutes. Ben Starkie replaced Connor Riley-Lowe, then Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain replaced Ben Starkie. These changes were intended to inject fresh attacking impetus and rescue a result. However, Brackley remained resolute defensively.

Late in the game, tensions rose as Matt Lowe received a yellow card in the 86th minute. Brackley then made two late substitutions, bringing on Danny Waldron for Matt Lowe in the 88th minute and Miracle Okafor for Morgan Roberts in the 89th minute, as they sought to secure the victory.

Ultimately, Brackley Town held on to claim all three points. This victory lifts Brackley Town to 9th in the league table, with 16 points from 10 games, continuing their undefeated streak. Truro City, meanwhile, remain in 24th position with just 4 points from 11 games, extending their winless run and goal drought. Brackley’s resilience and tactical awareness proved decisive in securing a valuable win. Truro City, despite their efforts, were unable to penetrate a stubborn Brackley defence.

Edgy Eddie

TopB1ns Edge

By Edgy Eddie

Right, let’s have it. Brackley Town edged it 1-0 against Truro City. A proper, no-frills, non-league ding-dong.

The TopB1ns Edge called the home win at 7/10, bang on. The model also nailed the BTTS: No, which the bookies had at 19/20. Cracking stuff.

Now, the Over/Under market is where things got a bit tasty. The TopB1ns Edge predicted Over 0.5, which landed. But the model also fancied Over 1.5, which didn’t come off. The rest of the O/U predictions were spot on, though, with Under 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, and 6.5 all hitting.

So, a mixed bag, then. The TopB1ns Edge is showing promise, especially on the match outcome and BTTS. Still a bit green on the Over/Under front, but we’ll iron out those teething issues. Stick with TopB1ns Edge; it’s only going to get better. Onwards and upwards, lads!