MATCH REPORT: Chippenham Town 0-1 Chelmsford City | National League South | Saturday 28th March 2026
Murphy’s strike sinks Bluebirds to defeat
CTFC tasted a first home defeat in six matches, and despite a strong second half, The Clarets dug deep to secure all three points.
Chippenham’s first spell of possession resulted in Sol Wanjau-Smith finding the ball out wide with his cross that troubled the goalkeeper, Noah Philips with the ball landing on the roof of the net.
Chelmsford’s first big chance came after ten minutes with the ball delivered into the box and Tristan Abrahams header going just over the bar.
The first shot on target for the Bluebirds came from a Wanjau-Smith cross with birch heading down to Billy Philips who struck well and was comfortably saved by Noah Philips.
On the half hour mark, Ben Tompkins delivered into the area and Archie Tamplin made a darting run into the box and his diving header went over the bar.
With five minute’s left, Caine Bradbury delivered a deep free kick into the box which found Luke Haines with his header going just wide.
At the start of stoppage time Archie Tamplin whipped a corner on top of Henry who’s punch landed to Ben Tompkins who’s close range header was blocked.
The last chance of the half came to Dom Odusanya who’s drilled shot from 18 yards was struck well and was saved by Will Henry.
Half time: Chippenham Town 0-0 Chelmsford City
First chance of the second half landed to Chukwu as a dangerous cross was delivered by Wanjau-Smith with Anointed Chukwu’s shot going over the bar from close range.
A looping ball over the defence was misjudged by the defence and Jett Murphy has volleyed it past Henry into the roof of the net.
A massive chance on the hour mark as we had multiple chances in quick succession through a goalmouth scramble but no Bluebird player can get it over the line.
Wanjau-Smith drived from right back to the edge of Chelmsford’s penalty box and layed it if to George Birch who’s cross found Chukwu who headed it straight at Noah Philips.
Late on into stoppage Chelmsford hit a counter attack with a shot from Papadopoulas and forced a good blocked from Freddie Grant.
