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BACK TO WINNING WAYS FOR NEEDHAM MARKET WOMEN
Needham Market got back to winning ways with a 4-1 win over Brentwood Town on a pretty horrid day at Bloomfields. The home side built a good lead in the first half thanks to another brace from top scorer Annie Posnett, but all the drama came at the end of the half as first the Brentwood manager was sent to the stands and then his team pulled a goal back thanks to Maisie Kelly. But that did not phase the home side as they killed the game off in the space of several second half


PERFECT AFTERNOON FOR THE MARKETMEN
Needham Market picked up a second straight win, leapfrogging Halesowen Town into sixth following a 3-0 home win. The result leaves the Marketmen outside the playoffs on goal difference, courtesy of a Kyle Hammond brace, taking the versatile defender/midfielder's tally to 3 goals in 2 games, either side of Joe Neal's poachers finish to give the Suffolk side a 2-0 lead at the break. Tom Rothery made two changes from the home win over AFC Sudbury, Ollie Saunders and Myles Cowli


NEEDHAM MARKET CHARITY GOLF DAY RETURNS
We are delighted to invite you to the Needham Market FC Golf Day 2026, an enjoyable day of golf and camaraderie to support Prostate Cancer UK and raise vital funds for both prostate cancer research and the ongoing development of Needham Market FC. When - Friday 12th Of June 2026 Venue - Hintlesham Golf Club, Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3JG. Entry - £75 per person (£300 team) Please find the outline of the day below (all timings are approximate): Schedule 11:30


DEFEAT IN COLCHESTER FOR NEEDHAM MARKET WOMEN
Needham Market had one of those bad days at the office performance as they were comfortably beaten 4-1 on the road at Colchester United. The first half didn’t see many chances, but Colchester were able to go into the break with a 2-0 lead thanks to Billie-Jo Williams and Lindsey Morgan. Megan Foord made it the worst possible start to the second period for Needham and if that didn’t kill the game then another for Williams before the hour mark did with Keira Topple scoring a co


BACK TO WINNING WAYS AFTER BEATING SUFFOLK RIVALS AFC SUDBURY
Needham Market returned to winning ways, inflicting a sixth straight defeat on AFC Sudbury with a 4-2 home win. After 2 consecutive defeats for the Marketmen, a lively start saw Luke Ingram (7') head home his 9th league goal of the campaign, but cancelled out by Marcel Lewis's sliding equaliser (10'). Ex-Sudbury Reggie Lambe (15') sensationally restored the Reds' lead, although it was again wiped out by the visitors as Finlay Oligbo (45') struck. Kyle Hammond's (80') venomous


LATE DRAMA AWAY AT CHELMSFORD FOR NEEDHAM MARKET WOMEN
Needham Market lost out to a heartbreaking stoppage time winner to be edged out 3-2 away at Chelmsford City after a performance that merited at least a point for their efforts. The first half saw their top scorer Zoe Rushen open the scoring early before a beautiful Esme Marsh equaliser had us deservedly level, but we were undone by a corner that led to Abi Clarke restoring the lead. Chloe Brame had looked to have claimed at least a point with a late goal, but it was heartbrea


HARSH DEFEAT FOR THE MARKETMEN
Kettering inflict a harsh 3-1 defeat on Needham Market, as the Poppies pick up successive victories, while the Marketmen suffer a second straight defeat. A bright start from the Marketmen (4'), Hunter was flicked into space onto the edge of the box, but droves his shot just wide of the bottom near corner. Kettering (7') however broke the deadlock, Coyle broke into the centre, whose low shot was expertly denied by the feet of Bradbrook, falling to York who slammed home from d


COACH TO STOURBRIDGE
Coach details have been confirmed for the Marketmen's trip to Stourbridge in the Southern League Central Premier Division on Saturday 7th Of February (3pm). The coach will leave Bloomfields at 8:45am, with seats available on a first come first served basis, to book please contact Jerry Warren on 07432 543668


MARKETMEN SIGN POSH DEFENDER ON LOAN
Needham Market are delighted to announce the loan signing of ex academy player Fabian Claxton from Peterborough United. The young defender is highly thought of at the Sky Bet League One club, who has progressed through their academy into the Under-21s and is known for being a presence in both penalty areas. A right-sided centre-back that relishes aerial duels, the 19-year old made his senior Posh debut in November 2025, starting in a 2-1 EFL Trophy away win at Crawley Town. F


NEEDHAM MARKET WOMENS FINE RUN CONTINUES
Needham Market have made it three league wins in a row to start 2026 with a hard thought 3-1 victory over Colchester United at Bloomfields. They made a quick start and found themselves two to the good thanks Kiera Topple and Megan McCrae-Robinson but were pegged back before the break thanks to Daisy Canny. Danni Clarke was called upon to make sure the lead remained intact and seconds later top scorer Annie Posnett wrapped it up with a third and decisive goal to make sure the


DEFEAT AT STAMFORD
A late Stamford strike condemns Needham to defeat on the road, ending a run of two straight defeats. Tom Rothery made 3 changes to the home victory over Stratford Town, Eddie Barker, Jamie Mauge and Ben Hunter all dropped to the bench with Reggie Lambe, Seth Chambers and Ollie Saunders all returning to the starting eleven. Needham went close just 25 seconds after kick-off, Seth Chambers neatly spun round his marker onto the right-hand side whose squared ball was flicked on by


GOLF DAY RETURNS
We are delighted to announce that our golf day will returning this year. The event will be at Hintlesham Golf Club on Friday 12th June 2026. More details will follow very shortly but we hope you save the date and join us in what is always a fantastic day.


PERFECT DAY FOR NEEDHAM MARKET REACTION FROM SATURDAYS GAMES
Needham Market picked up their second straight win inflicting a 1-0 defeat on in-form Stratford Town, who'd won their last 6 outings. Tom Rothery's side made 3 changes from the win at Leiston, three weeks ago, Joe Neal, Ben Hunter and Eddie Barker replaced Luke Ingram, Ollie Saunders and Reggie Lambe - all started on the bench. Eddie Barker (39'secs) worked space smartly on the left wing, whose attempted cross went behind for a goal-kick. Barker, making his first league star


STAMFORD AWAY COACH TRAVEL
Coach details have been confirmed for the Marketmen's trip to Stamford in the Southern League Central Premier Division on Saturday 24th Of January (3pm). The coach will leave Bloomfields at 10:45am, with seats available on a first come first served basis, to book please contact Jerry Warren on 07432 543668. Please let Jerry know if you would like breakfast at the Angel (9am).


A WIN AT HOME FOR NEEDHAM MARKET WOMEN
Needham Market maintained their 100% record start to 2026 with a disciplined 3-0 home victory over Hertford Town. Unlike last week it took a while for Needham to get ahead in this one, but they duly did on the half hour mark thanks to Megan McCrae-Robinson, and she went on to add a second with the last kick of the half. Having that buffer meant it was more comfortable for the home side starting the second period and eventually top scorer Annie Posnett put the icing on the cak


GAME OFF
Today's Southern League Central Premier Division trip to Real Bedford has been postponed due to an unfit pitch. A new date will be communicated in due course. With the reserves game at Long Melford off aswell we have decided to have an in-house game at Bloomfields kick-off at 1 pm. Would be fantastic to see everyone attend and enjoy an afternoon of football. The bar will, of course, be open. #NeedhamMarketFC


IN HOUSE GAME AT BLOOMFIELDS IF GAMES ARE CALLED OFF
With both the first team and reserves games subject to pitch inspections. If both games are off, we will have an in-house game at Bloomfields kick-off at 1 pm. Would be fantastic to see everyone attend and enjoy an afternoon of football. The bar will, of course, be open. #NeedhamMarketFC #NMAcademy


FIXTURE UPDATE
The Marketmen's league fixture at home to AFC Sudbury will now be played on Tuesday 3rd February (7:45pm). Meanwhile, our Suffolk Premier Cup Quarter-Final trip to Leiston has now been scheduled for Tuesday 17th February (7:45pm).


NEEDHAM MARKET WOMEN KICK OFF 2026 WITH A BANG
Needham Market opened 2026 with a massive bang as they hammered Stanway Pegasus 10-1 in their first fixture of the new year. They raced into an early 4-0 lead within 15 minutes thanks to a Annie Posnett double, Chloe Brame and Keira Topple before Ali Croucher pulled one back for the home side withTopple adding her second to give the visitors a commanding 5-1 lead at the break. And there was no let-up in the second period as Posnett completed her hat-trick and added a quick fi


AWAY COACH TRAVEL
Coach details have been confirmed for the Marketmen's trip to Real Bedford in the Southern League Central Premier Division on Saturday 10th Of January (3pm). The coach will leave Bloomfields at the projected departure time of 11am, with seats available on a first come first served basis, to book please contact Jerry Warren on 07432 543668
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