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WEEK AHEAD
James Mant's Reserves kick off this week with a trip to Halesworth Town on Tuesday, before the Under-18's entertain Hadleigh United on Thursday (both 7:45pm). On Saturday, Tom Rothery's First Team travel to St Ives Town, while the Reserves return to home action against Whittlesey Athletic (both 3pm). Finishing off the week on Sunday, the Women's First Team visit Waveney in the Suffolk Women's Cup (1:30pm).


UPCOMING AWAY TRAVEL
Supporters' travel to the Marketmen's next two League away matches has been confirmed. This Saturday (15th)'s trip to St Ives Town with seats available on the minibus on a limited first come first served basis, leaving Bloomfields at 12pm. The following weekend, we visit Spalding United on the 22nd, and a coach departure (subject to change) of 10:15am. To book a seat for one or both fixtures, contact Jerry Warren on 07432 543668


IMPORTANT WIN FOR THE MARKETMEN
Needham Market returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Redditch United at Bloomfields, for a fourth home league win in a row. Tom Rothery made one change from Tuesday's draw at Stratford, Ryan Miles was unavailable and replaced by Seth Chambers, with Ollie Saunders (calf strain) back fit on the bench. The afternoon got off to the perfect start, from the hosts' perspective as Myles Cowling (20') produced a cracking solo goal, only to go into the interval level after B


A POINT ON THE ROAD
Needham Market recorded a point on the road with a 2-2 draw at Stratford Town on Tuesday night. Tom Rothery's side made one change to the trip to Halesowen, Kyle Hammond returned from suspension with Reggie Lambe starting on the bench. Needham created a good chance early on, Kyle Hammond was latched through down the right-hand side but the keeper slid out to gather in the 2nd minute. Joe Neal was threaded through down the left wing to round the committed keeper, though the la


THIS WEEK AT NMFC
The new week kicks off on Tuesday when the Men's First Team on the road in the Southern League Central Premier Division at Stratford Town (7:45pm). Tom Rothery's First Team return to Bloomfields on Saturday, with Redditch United travelling to Suffolk, elsewhere James Mant's Reserves visit Diss Town (both 3pm). Meanwhile, Simon Nunn's Under-23's round off Saturday's fixtures as they welcome Brantham Athletic. Then on Sunday The Women's First Team host Chelmsford City (2:30pm),


DEFEAT AT HALESOWEN
The Marketmen's three league match winning run ended with a frustrating 2-0 defeat at Halesowen Town. The Yeltz curled wide of the top right-hand corner on 4 minutes, before Joe Neal (7') found space on the right-hand side at the other end, teeing up Luke Ingram whose low first time strike was straight at goalkeeper Platt. Halesowen (9') then attempted an overhead kick - which was comfortably held by Bradbrook. Ryan Miles latched onto a 13th minute long ball out to the left w


U18S MAKE HISTORY BY REACHING THE SECOND ROUND OF THE FA YOUTH CUP
Needham Market Under-18s made club history with a 4-0 home victory over Erith Town, reaching the Second Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup for the first time ever. Luke Betts' side started brightly, as Evan Gledhill converted Brad Smith's cross in the fifth minute for an early lead, with Flynn Bobby (25') doubling the lead before the break. The winger finished a fantastic team move to make it 3-0 just before the hour mark, with Oscar Wakeling (89') rounding off a historic night


COUNTY CUP TIE CONFIRMED
The date for our Suffolk Premier Cup Quarter-Final tie has been confirmed. The Marketmen will travel to league opponents Leiston on Tuesday 9th December (7:45pm).


THIS WEEK AT NMFC
A busy week at Needham starts on Tuesday as Ipswich Town U21s host Preston North End at Bloomfields in the U21 PL Cup (7pm). Thursday sees the Under-18s look to make club history, at home to Erith Town in the FA Youth Cup First Round Proper (7:45pm). Tom Rothery's First Team visit Halesowen on Saturday (3pm), aiming to continue their winning run, while James Mant's Reserves entertain Haverhill Borough on the 3G. Simon Nunn's Under-23's complete Saturday's lineup, with a trip


COACH TRAVEL TO HALESOWEN AND STRATFORD
The club can confirm travel arrangements for our Southern League Central Premier Division trip to Halesowen on Saturday 1st November. The coach will depart Bloomfields at 9:15am. On Tuesday 4th of November the marketmen will travel to Stratford Town. The coach will depart from Bloomfields 3pm. Please contact Jerry Warren on 07432 543668 to book your seats on a first come first served basis.


MARKETMEN WIN ON THE ROAD
Needham Market moved up to seventh with a 1-0 win away at Kettering Town. Tom Rothery's side were unchanged from Wednesday's win over Bury Town, as they recorded a 3rd straight league win. The Marketmen arguably dominated proceedings but were forced to wait until the 69th minute for the match-winner as Kyle Hammond turned home a good ball across the area. Poppies' keeper Jason was selected as the hosts' man of the match, outlining the Suffolk side's performance. Ryan Miles ha


MAX JOINS THE MARKETMEN
The club is delighted to announce the signing of Max Appauh from Tilbury. Max, who is described as being a lightning quick winger, notably scored against the Marketmen for the Dockers in the FA Cup last month. The forward includes Billericay Town among his former clubs, more recently playing for Hutton, netting eleven goals in eighteen appearances. Manager Tom Rothery said, "Max was somebody who showed up well when our scout watched Tilbury before we played them in the FA Cup


JAMIE DEPARTS FOR BURY
The club can confirm the departure of midfielder Jamie McGrath, who joins Bury Town following three notable years at the Marketmen. Jamie passed 100 appearances for the club last season, scoring match-winning goals at step 2, including away against Hereford. He also etched his name into club history, netting a hat-trick against Royston Town - including a brace in the reverse fixture among 19 goals in all competitions - to clinch the Southern League Central Premier Division ti


MARKETMEN BEAT LOCAL RIVALS BURY TOWN
Needham Market recorded a second straight win in the Southern League Central Premier Division, with a 4-2 win over fellow Suffolk side Bury Town. Tom Rothery made 1 change to Saturday's 3-0 home win over Stourbridge, an injury in the warm up forced Seth Chambers out, with Ryan Miles starting. In truth the Marketmen dominated the first half, with Dan Morphew's header an early corner giving the hosts a worthy advantage. Joe Neal ruthlessly volleyed a second, with Myles Cowling


UNBEATEN RUN CONTINUES IN THE LEAGUE FOR NEEDHAM MARKET WOMEN
The Suffolk honours remained with Needham Market after an extraordinary 7-4 victory away at Brantham Athletic. In a crazy first half the home side raced into a 4-1 lead thanks to Ella Long, Emmi Bennett and a double from Ellis Rabey but braces for Annie Posnett and Megan McCrae-Robinson made it a staggering 4-4 scoreline at the break. Keira Topple gave Needham the lead for the first time early in the second period before Posnett completed her hat trick with another unfortunat


COACH TRAVEL TO KETTERING
Coach details have been confirmed for the Marketmen's trip to Kettering Town in the Southern League Central Premier Division on Saturday 25th October (3pm). The coach will leave Bloomfields at 11am, with seats available on a first come first served basis, to book please contact Jerry Warren on 07


MARKETMEN RETURN TO THE LEAGUE WITH A BIG WIN
Needham Market returned to winning ways in the Southern League Central Premier Division, after 4 straight cup matches (winning their last outing in the Suffolk Premier Cup), with a 3-0 Victory over Stourbridge. Needham recorded their second league win in three matches, stretching Stourbridge’s winless run in the league to four matches in the process, as the Glassboys dropped into the bottom 4, while Needham finished the afternoon in 13th. Seth Chambers (10’) got Needham off t


BURY TOWN GAME UPDATE
Following further discussions with Suffolk Police, Needham Market FC and Bury Town FC are pleased to confirm that the fixture between the two clubs on Wednesday 22nd October, will now be held without segregation. Reminder please arrive in good time gates will open from 6pm. If driving please park sensibly and respect the locals. Both clubs encourage supporters from each side to enjoy the match responsibly and to show respect towards one another throughout the evening. We stil


U18S REACH THE FIRST ROUND PROPER OF THE FA YOUTH CUP
Needham Market Under-18’s advanced to the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup for the second time in their history, following a 4-0 win over Billericay Town at Bloomfields. The young Marketmen arguably had the better of the possession in the opening forty-five minutes, and led 1-0 at the break thanks to a well taken run and finish from Harlyn Palmer shortly after the half-hour mark. Luke Betts’ side struck twice in ten second half minutes to all but seal a spot in the firs


BIG WIN IN THE SUFFOLK PREMIER CUP
Needham Market advanced to the quarter-finals of the Endeavour Automotive Suffolk Premier Cup after a 5-0 victory over Brantham Athletic. After a bright start from the Imps, Needham dominated the majority of possession, as Ben Hunter lashed a thunderous 20-yard 5th minute strike from the left-hand edge of the box just wide of the near post. Cowling was threaded down the left-hand side, by a neat reverse pass, in acres of space two minutes later but saw his dangerous low squar
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