"Making an immediate return to winning ways last time out as they stormed their way to a 3-1 victory against Hampton & Richmond, Angelo Harrop's side have found a route into the top-half of the National League South standings and they could be dreaming of the chance to mount a late play-off charge in 2026. Including an action-packed 3-2 win against Horsham on January 24th, the Essex-based outfit have won four of their previous five appearances and they should be confident of making another statement here. Likewise, last seen at the Melbourne Stadium securing consecutive 1-0 victories against Tonbridge and Weston-super-Mare, Chelmsford have registered back-to-back wins in Essex for the first time since the start of November."
"As for the visitors, although Maidstone might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with many billing them as a genuine play-off contender, George Elokobi's side have drastically failed to find any kind of stability. Tumbling down the National League South standings, the one-time Wolves defender has seen his downbeat squad lose each of their previous three consecutive appearances and they are enduring their longest winless run since back in September."
Chelmsford City recovered from a heavy 5-0 loss at Slough with four wins in five, including a 3-1 victory against Hampton & Richmond and a 3-2 win against Horsham, moving into the top half. Angelo Harrop's side have secured consecutive home wins and registered back-to-back Essex victories for the first time since November, raising hopes of a late play-off push in 2026. Maidstone began the season as a touted play-off contender but have slipped, losing three straight and dropping out of the top half. George Elokobi's side have defensive problems, conceding six while scoring three in those defeats and keeping only one clean sheet since Boxing Day.
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