Braintree Town were edged out 3-2 by West Bromwich Albion U21 in an entertaining ENL Cup group stage match on October 22, 2025. The result was a narrow victory for the young Baggies side in a back-and-forth contest that highlighted the competitive nature of this developmental cup competition. The match saw West Brom U21 take an early lead, only for Braintree to fight back and level the scoreline. The visitors then regained their advantage before the home side once again equalized, setting up a tense finale. The decisive moment came late in the game, with West Brom's U21s finding a winner to secure all three points in the group table. The match result was a setback for Braintree's hopes of progressing from their group, while it provided valuable experience and a morale-boosting win for the young West Brom side. The final score of 3-2 reflected an open game with plenty of attacking intent from both teams.