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SQUAD UPDATE
Ahead of the forthcoming 2026/27 season, the football club can confirmed it's retained list. Players staying at the club: James Bradbrook Jake Dye Tommy Smith Kyle Hammond Kieran Morphew Dan Morphew Luke Ingram Ollie Saunders Joe Neal Ryan Miles Myles Cowling Marcel Lewis Ben Hunter Ed Barker Players leaving the club: Max Appuah Reggie Lambe Seth Chambers Thank you to the players leaving the club and we wish you every success in the future.
FINAL DAY HEARTBREAK FOR THE MARKETMEN
A frustrating final game of the season for Needham Market ended in a 2-0 home defeat to Banbury, falling out of the play-offs into sixth. Tom Rothery named an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Felixstowe + Walton United in Tuesday's Suffolk Premier Cup Final, with the only alteration seeing Reserves' defender Brad Smith drop out off the squad, with Luke Ingram back on the substitutes bench. Needham, after a bright start, went close on 14 minutes, Myles Cowling was set r
END OF SEASON AWARDS NIGHT
As we come towards the end of the season, we are pleased to announce details of the end of season presentation. It is a great night where the club come together to celebrate the year. Venue - Sir Bobby Robson Suite, Portman Road Date - Friday 29th May 2026 Time - Doors open from 6pm for a 7pm start Dress code - Smart Price - £40 per person which includes a 3 course meal and drink upon arrival Please fill out the following form to register your attendance and food choice -...
SUFFOLK PREMIER CUP WINNERS 2026
Needham Market regained the Endeavour Automotive Suffolk Premier Cup, after a 3-0 win over Felixstowe & Walton United, winning it a fifth time in six campaigns. Tom Rothery made one change from the draw at Quorn, Max Appauh started in place of Seth Chambers. The Marketmen broke the deadlock from the penalty spot through Reggie Lambe (38') after a foul on Myles Cowling, who got in on the act himself (44') to tap home his 11th goal of the campaign for a comfortable half-time le
NEEDHAM MARKET WOMEN RETURN TO PORTMAN ROAD
Needham Market have made it back to Portman Road with a 3-0 Suffolk FA Cup semi final win over Halesworth Town. They beat the Suffolk League Premiership side at Framlingham Town and now set up a re-match against rivalsand holders AFC Sudbury at the home of Ipswich Town eight years on from the clubs first Portman Road final in its first season as a club. Being the higher ranked team Needham were heavy favourites to make another final and had a dominant 1-0 lead at the break th
DRAW AT QUORN MEANS NEEDHAM STAY IN 4TH
Needham Market extended their unbeaten run to five games, following up 4 successive wins with a draw at 8th place Quorn. Tom Rothery made 1 change to Wednesday's draw at Stourbridge, Reggie Lambe starting in place of the injured Joe Neal. The other alterations came on the bench, with Academy players Brad Smith and Flynn Bobby joining teammate James Coton. Ben Hunter (7') whipped a great ball over the top towards Myles Cowling racing onto the left-hand side, but for the keeper
NEEDHAM MOVE UP TO 4TH
A decisive first half Keiran Morphew header moved Needham Market up to fourth with a crucial 1-0 win at Stourbridge on Wednesday night. Seth Chambers started in place of the injured Luke Ingram from Saturday's 2-1 win over Barwell, as the Marketmen picked up a fourth straight win. In a game of little chances at either end, a 35th minute header from the Needham skipper was ultimately enough to take Needham two points ahead of Kettering Town - who sit fifth - and three points a
COACH TO QUORN
Coach details have been confirmed for the Marketmen's trip to Quorn in the Southern League Central Premier Division on Saturday 18th Of April (3pm). The coach will leave Bloomfields at 10:30am, with seats available on a first come first served basis, to book please contact Jerry Warren on 07432 543668 .
ANOTHER WIN FOR THE MARKETMEN
Needham Market moved within goal difference of the play-offs after Seth Chambers' late winner earned a third straight win in a 2-1 home victory over Barwell. Tom Rothery made one change to Monday's win at AFC Sudbury, Marcel Lewis dropped to the bench after going off due to an injury, Ollie Saunders starting in his place. Jarvis gave Barwell an early lead, which stood until the 56th minute when Myles Cowling thundered home the equaliser, after great play from Chambers and Nea
DONNIE VINCENTS FUNERAL
Details for Donnie Vincent’s funeral it will take place at 11 am on Wednesday 29th April at Bury Crematorium.
COACH TO STOURBRIDGE
Coach details have been confirmed for the Marketmen's trip to Stourbridge in the Southern League Central Premier Division on Wednesday 15th Of April (7:45pm). The coach will leave Bloomfields at 2:45pm, with seats available on a first come first served basis, to book please contact Jerry Warren on 07432 543668
ANOTHER STEP CLOSER TO PLAYOFFS
Needham Market kept their hopes of securing a play-off place alive with a 3-1 comeback victory at AFC Sudbury, confirming the Suds' relegation in the process. Tom Rothery named a completely unchanged team to Friday's return to winning ways at home to Bromsgrove Sporting, with 6 of the Marketmen's 7 former Sudbury players starting. Record goalscorer and appearance maker Luke Ingram added to his ever growing tally with a hat-trick. The longest serving Marketman struck twice in
MARKETMEN START EASTER WEEKEND WITH A WIN
Needham Market returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Bromsgrove Sporting, jumping up a place into eighth. Tom Rothery named an unchanged team from last Saturday's trip to Worcester City, with the only alteration seeing Reggie Lambe return to tghe bench in place of Reserves defender Brad Smith. In truth there was very little clear cut chances between the two teams, though the Marketmen enjoyed the majority of the possession in windy conditions. George Wynne's (3') shot
HEARTBREAK AT WORCESTER
A late sucker punch goal condemns Needham Market to a second straight defeat, as Worcester City leapfrog their visitors into eight. Reggie Lambe and Brad Smith (on the bench) dropped out for the returning Tommy Smith and Kyle Hammond, as Fiddy and Coton returned to the Reserves, with Ollie Saunders returning to the bench. Needham worked a good chance on 8 minutes, Joe Neal slipped Myles Cowling through in the area, who worked space to shoot but for a crucial intervention to p
Donnie Vincent
I have been asked to write a short piece about Donnie Vincent who sadly died on Monday 23rd March at home with his beloved family at his side. Those who have been associated with Needham Market FC for some time will remember Donnie as the Club Treasurer, although he fulfilled other roles over the many years he was associated with the club, even back to his playing days. Donnie would have been 100 in December this year and has always been a very respected member of the cl
COACH TRAVEL UPDATE
This Saturday's trip to Worcester City is now leaving Bloomfields at 9:30am. Please arrive in plenty of time before departure.
A DRAW TO END THE LEAGUE SEASON FOR NEEDHAM MARKET WOMEN
Needham Market ended their Eastern Regional league campaign with a battling 1-1 draw away at Toby FC. The conditions were like the ones faced in September’s FA Cup match up with a very dry and bobbly pitch making passing football very difficult and causing chaos as was the case with Ellie Emmerson’s opener. In a second period like the first, Needham hit back from the penalty spot thanks to Megan McCrae-Robinson as a draw seemed a fair result in a game of few chances. The play
UNBEATEN RUN ENDED
Needham Market's nine game unbeaten run was ended by a 2-1 defeat away at fellow play-off chasers Redditch United. With Tommy Smith out ill and Ollie Saunders unavailable through injury, Reserves defender Brad Smith made his maiden first team start and new signing Marcel Lewis was given his Needham debut. Redditch (4') turned into space on the edge of the box, only to shoot straight at James Bradbrook, while the hosts (7') turned a left wing free-kick, by the corner flag, nar
WELCOME TO NEEDHAM MARCEL
Needham Market are delighted to announce the signing of attacker Marcel Lewis. The 24-year old joins the Marketmen started his youth career with Cambridge United, ahead of progressing through Chelsea's academy. Marcel notably made a combined 76 appearances for the Blues' U18 to U23 teams, registering 53 goal contributions, featuring in the team that went onto win the U18 Premier League South Division and National Final in 2018. He also reached the FA Youth Cup Final while at
COACH TRAVEL UPDATE
This Saturday's trip to Redditch United is now leaving Bloomfields at 9:30am. Please arrive in plenty of time before departure.
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