CHELMSFORD, England (Interstat) — Chelmsford City hosts Eastbourne Borough on Saturday, April 25, in a National League North/South fixture that pits a surging home side against a visiting team desperate to halt a downward spiral.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time.

Chelmsford City enters the match riding momentum from a 2-0 victory at Chesham United on April 18. That win extended an unbeaten run that has seen the Clarets lose just once in their last seven outings. The defense has been particularly stingy, posting three clean sheets in that span, including a 3-0 shutout of Enfield Town on April 3.

The home side’s attack has also found its rhythm, scoring 12 goals over the past seven matches. A 3-3 draw at Hornchurch on April 14 and a 3-3 result at Dagenham and Redbridge on April 6 highlight the offensive potential.

Eastbourne Borough, meanwhile, is reeling. The Sports have lost six of their last eight matches, including a 3-2 defeat at AFC Totton on April 18. Only one win — a 2-1 result at Hampton and Richmond Borough on Feb. 28 — punctures a stretch of poor form that includes a 5-2 loss at Chippenham Town on March 21 and a 3-1 defeat at Ebbsfleet United on March 10.

Defensive lapses have plagued Eastbourne, which has conceded 18 goals in its last eight games.

The most recent head-to-head meeting, on Dec. 13, 2025, saw Chelmsford City win 2-1 at Eastbourne. Interstat’s game simulator projects a repeat: Chelmsford City 2, Eastbourne Borough 1.

Chelmsford City’s next match after Saturday is a May 12 fixture at Ware. Eastbourne Borough resumes play May 17 at home against Worthing in the FA Cup.