Archived Match
This match took place on 13 December 2025.
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Where to listen: BBC Essex and BBC Radio Kent to cover FA Trophy tie Braintree Town v Ebbsfleet United (13 Dec 2025) The FA Trophy Third Round tie between Braintree Town and Ebbsfleet United will be covered on local radio, with BBC Essex and BBC Radio Kent providing live reports and match coverage; BBC Essex’s reporter is listed as Tom Larsen-Wright and BBC Radio Kent’s reporter as Charles Webster.[1][2] Essential match details - Competition: English FA Trophy (Third Round).[3] - Date and kick‑off: 13 December 2025, 13:00 UK time (kick‑off listed as 13:00/15:00 GMT in some listings).[1][2][8]. - Fixture: Braintree Town v Ebbsfleet United (venue: Stonebridge Road / Kuflink Stadium for Ebbsfleet’s home fixtures in recent seasons).[3][8]. Broadcast and reporting notes - BBC Essex and BBC Radio Kent are local BBC radio services that typically provide pre‑match updates, live commentary in‑build and pitchside reporting rather than national TV coverage for non‑league and lower‑tier cup ties; the presence of named reporters Tom Larsen‑Wright (BBC Essex) and Charles Webster (BBC Radio Kent) indicates live on‑site reporting and updates rather than a full national live TV broadcast.[1][2]. - If you rely on local radio for live audio and minute‑by‑minute updates, tune into BBC Essex for Braintree‑related coverage and BBC Radio Kent for Ebbsfleet‑focused reporting; both services often also publish live text or social‑media updates during matches.[1][2]. About the two clubs and context for the tie - Ebbsfleet United play home matches at Stonebridge Road (commonly known by commercial names such as the Kuflink Stadium in recent seasons) and have a recent history of National League/National League South competition and cup runs; fixtures and match pages list this tie as an FA Trophy Third Round match with Ebbsfleet shown as hosts in some sources and as the visiting side in others depending on fixture listings.[3][8]. - Braintree Town are a long‑established non‑league side who regularly contest FA Trophy ties; pre‑match previews and statistical pages show form and head‑to‑head histories used by bookmakers and live‑score services when previewing the game.[1][4]. Pundits, presenters and reporters — background - Tom Larsen‑Wright (BBC Essex): credited here as BBC Essex reporter for this fixture; BBC local radio reporters such as those on BBC Essex typically combine local sports reporting, pitchside interviews and digital updates for regional audiences (if you want more on the reporter or station profile, check BBC Essex’s presenters and sports team pages). - Charles Webster (BBC Radio Kent): credited as BBC Radio Kent reporter for this fixture; BBC Radio Kent’s sports team frequently covers Kent‑based clubs including Ebbsfleet United with live updates, features and post‑match reaction. Where to follow if you can’t access the radio - Live scores and stats services such as LiveScore, SofaScore and Flashscore list minute‑by‑minute events, line‑ups and match stats for the fixture and are useful alternatives to radio coverage for goal alerts and basic match events.[2][6][9]. - Football coverage and match previews from outlets such as Sky Sports and local club sites provide pre‑match form, expected line‑ups and post‑match reports (see Sky Sports FA Trophy pages for fixtures and competition context).[3]. Three useful official and authoritative pages to consult - For competition structure and wider FA Trophy information, consult the FA’s competition pages (the FA operates the Trophy and publishes official draws and round dates). - For club news, team sheets, and ticket information consult Braintree Town’s official site and Ebbsfleet United’s official site (both clubs post matchday information, travel and ticketing details). - For live minute‑by‑minute updates if you miss radio coverage, use established live‑score services such as SofaScore or LiveScore which carry line‑ups, live events and basic statistics for the tie.[2][6]. Practical listening tips - If you are in the Braintree area and cannot receive BBC Essex on FM/DAB, try the BBC Sounds app where local radio streams are often available live and on demand (subject to rights and geo‑restrictions). - BBC Radio Kent similarly streams via BBC Sounds and posts digital updates and social media coverage for listeners outside of broadcast range. If you’d like I can: - Check live streaming links or confirm whether either BBC local station plans uninterrupted live commentary for the full 90 minutes, or - Pull expected line‑ups and recent form for both sides ahead of kick‑off from live‑score services and club websites.[1][2][3] p