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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


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


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


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).


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).


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


MARKETMEN FINISH 2025 WITH DERBY WIN
Needham Market recorded their first league away victory at Leiston since 2004, with a 1-0 win to jump back up to fourth. Ipswich Town loanee Jamie Mauge started on his debut for the Marketmen, as Reggie Lambe (5') shot over. While Wyatt Hill (13') shot well wide, Needham (15') went close to an opener. Myles Cowling's exquisite left wing cross was met by Mauge, only for the debutant to shoot wide. At the other end (26'), Needham keeper James Bradbrook thwarted Seb Dunbar from


HARSH DEFEAT FOR MARKETMEN
Needham Market's final home game of 2025 ended in a 3-1 defeat to fellow promotion chasers Harborough Town. Dan Morphew and Seth Chambers returned to the starting eleven, as Academy midfielder Kell Fiddy - and made his first team debut late on - took Brad Smith's place on the bench. Luke Ingram had an early chance, hitting a volley from 50 yards out wide of the bottom corner. The Marketmen broke the deadlock with a smart move in the fifth minute. Kyle Hammond exchanged a neat


MARKETMEN PICK UP POINT ON PENULTIMATE AWAY GAME OF 2025
Needham Market picked up a point on the road, after a goalless draw at 12th placed Banbury United. Luke Ingram and Max Appauh started in the changes to Saturday's home defeat to Quorn, with Jake Dye injured, with the point enough to see Needham remain in fourth. Both sides went into the game off the back of a defeat last weekend, with each side having spells on top - with the Marketmen containing their hosts well first half before arguably dominating after the restart. A earl


GAME OFF AT LEISTON
Tonight’s Suffolk premier cup game at Leiston has been postponed due to waterlogged pitch. A new date for the game will be arranged soon.


DEFEAT AT HOME TO QUORN
Needham Market fell to a third home league defeat of the season, dropping a place to fourth after a 3-0 home defeat to Quorn, who leapfrog their hosts. The result also ended the Marketmen's run of 2 straight league wins, while Quorn extending their winning run to three matches. Tom Rothery's side were unchanged from Saturday's 1-0 win over Alvechurch, and went close early on as Myles Cowling shot just wide from Kyle Hammond's early low cross. At the other end though, Quorn to


COACH TRAVEL TO BANBURY
Coach details have been confirmed for the Marketmen's trip to Banbury United in the Southern League Central Premier Division on Saturday 25th October (3pm). The coach will leave Bloomfields at 9:45am, with seats available on a first come first served basis, to book please contact Jerry Warren on 07432 543668


MARKETMEN MOVE UP TO THIRD
Needham Market recorded their second win within a week following a hard fought 1-0 home win over Alvechurch. A first half clinical strike from Ryan Miles was the difference with little less of note. Tom Rothery made 1 change to Tuesday's win at Bishop's Stortford, Tommy Smith returned in defence with Luke Ingram dropping to the bench, as Reserves' midfielder Kellen Fiddy earned his first senior call up on the bench. Jonny Ngandu (5') fired a low strike from just outside the b


LATE DRAMA AT BISHOPS STORTFORD
Needham Market recorded their first away win in a month with a 2-1 away win at thirteenth placed Bishop’s Stortford. Reggie Lambe and Ryan Miles returned to the starting eleven, with Tommy Smith and Joe Neal out through injury. Despite the hosts breaking the deadlock on 25 minutes through Fabio Virciglio, Myles Cowling equalised with a superb header to cap a well worked move prior to the break. The Marketmen however returned to Suffolk with all three points, arguably having t


TOUGH DAY ON THE ROAD
Needham Market's league unbeaten run ended with a 3-0 defeat at fellow promotion chasers Spalding United. Tom Rothery's side made one change to Tuesday's win over Royston Town, Needham supporters' MOTM Ollie Saunders starting in place of Dan Morphew. After a scrappy first ten minutes, Needham broke forward after some neat passing in the 13th minute but Ollie Saunders' shot from outside the box went over. The hosting Tulips' had the better of the possession in the opening 18 m
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