League-position context
Eastleigh rank13th
Braintree rank17th
Eastleigh points59
Braintree points56
Eastleigh: #13 ยท 59 pts ยท GD -3
37 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Braintree: #17 ยท 56 pts ยท GD -8
40 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.