Onlookers shouldn’t pay too much attention to league tables yet according to City Manager Glenn Pennyfather, who knows a win for his team in the Monday night fixture against Tonbridge Angels, kick-off 7:45pm at Melbourne Stadium, could put his Clarets team into the top four.

City won 2-1 at Weston-super-Mare on Saturday to keep-up their incredible away form so far this campaign, and now they begin a double of consecutive home encounters, including Boreham Wood on Saturday. They could further shape the start of their season after four wins, three draws and two losses, but Pennyfather knows it’s still very early to be deciding who will be the contenders based on the current standings.

“It takes a dozen to 15 games before you more or less know what’s likely to happen and you’ve got to make sure you’re one of the teams up the top and challenging,” he claimed, looking to improve on last year’s fourth-placed finish. “There’s a long way to go yet and we’ll have to compete on different types of pitches when the weather changes and the teams who have the most success are those who are able to adapt.”

Left-back Aiden Palmer is fit to play despite being substituted after receiving a number of blows during a bruising encounter with Weston-super-Mare at the weekend and he’ll be joined in contention by Ricky Modeste. The young winger has previously been carrying a knock so wasn’t risked by Pennyfather at the weekend. Other than Craig Parker, Glenn should have the rest of his squad to select from.

Angels are adjusting well to the Blue Square Bet South following their promotion via the Ryman League Premier Division play-offs last season. With just one defeat from their four away games so far they will test the Clarets on their travels, especially having secured a draw at Kent rivals Dover Athletic and a 4-0 win at Maidenhead United.

Glenn added: “We’ve had them watched and they’ve had a decent start to life at this level. I keep saying it but any game in this division is tough and this will be no different so we’ll have to show that bit of craft and ruthlessness, in front of both goals, if we’re to come out on top. Teams raise their game when they come to Melbourne and the best sides are able to deal with that extra pressure.”

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Tonbridge Angels: Address: Longmead Stadium, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JW. Phone: (01732) 352417. Position Last Season: 2nd in the Ryman League Premier Division. Miles From Chelmsford: 51. Approx. Journey Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes. Nickname: Angels. Team Colours: Royal Blue and White. Ground Capacity: 5,000 (400 Covered Terracing). Seats: 202. Official Website: www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk.

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Blue Square Bet Odds: Chelmsford City 8/11, Draw 13/5, Tonbridge Angels 3/1. Do you fancy a flutter? Then visit www.bluesq.com/chelmsford where you can register to earn money for the Clarets when you open a brand new Blue Square account.

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Build-Up to Kick-Off in Style! Three-course meals can be booked before every home game, with a two-course service and soft drink provided in place of a starter for midweek matches. The package includes express gate entry, access to the Don Walker Suite bar, reserved Main Stand seats, half time refreshments, a programme and the chance to meet the players after the game. The price is £35 per person, with a discount for 10 or more guests. Drinks at the bar are not included. To book, contact Bev on (01245) 290959.

Supporters Club Man of the Match: For home games, all City supporters can vote for their Man of the Match. The winner will be announced in the Don Walker Lounge where Supporters Club members are invited to congratulate the winner after the game. To register your vote, simply text the name of your chosen player, to (07570) 244929 near the end of the game (or up to 5:30pm on Saturdays), when the winner is announced.