Match Preview – Chelmsford City (H) – Enterprise National League South

18 Sep 2025

City are back in Enterprise National League South action on Saturday with Chelmsford City making the long trip from Essex to Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park.

And a reminder that it’s Family Day, which means as well as great football, we’ve got face painting, an ice cream van and tuck shop, a treasure hunt, and a beat-the-keeper competition outside the turnstiles. For full details click here.

After the match, supporters are invited to head into Charlie’s Bar for a special event in aid of Prostate Cancer Research. Just Men Singing will be a fantastic evening of music, laughter and community spirit, from 7.30pm.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Saturday is the 100th meeting between Bath City and Chelmsford City in all competitions. The first was back in September 1938, a 1-1 draw at Chelmsford’s former home New Writtle Street. Last season’s original match in January was postponed after the Clarets had already arrived in Somerset. The day is more notable for visiting manager Robbie Simpson announcing his resignation, though he continued until the end of the season before being replaced by Angelo Harrop.

Overall record v Chelmsford City:
Pld 99 W 34 D19 L46 F148 A185

National League South (does not include 2009/10 play-off semi-finals, both won by Bath City):
Pld 28 W10 D4 L14 F39 A43

Last season:
Away L0-3
Home W2-1 (Russe 63, Tomlinson 81)

TRIVIA

  • Saturday is Darren Way’s 34th game in charge. In his first 33 his side have won 11, drawn 11 and lost 11.
  • Chelmsford are Bath City’s most faced opponent in National League South. They’ve been in the same division in 16 of the last 18 seasons.
  • The 2-1 success in February was the last time City recovered from a losing position to win.

FORM

  • Bath City are winless in five in all competitions. Their last National League South outing was a 0-0 draw at Chesham United.
  • Chelmsford City have lost their last two league games, conceding seven in the process. They picked up a morale-boosting 6-0 win over Step 4 Hertford Town in the FA Cup on Saturday, earning them an away draw at Alvechurch.

TICKET INFO
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If you’re unable to attend, you can obtain updates via:

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