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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


MARKETMEN RUN RIOT
Needham Market extended their unbeaten run to 5 games with a 6-1 victory at home to struggling Royston Town. Tom Rothery made 1 change to Saturday's 2-2 draw at St Ives, as captain Keiran Morphew returned from illness, with Ollie Saunders dropping to the bench. James Coton and Ryan Miles also returned to the bench, as Brad Smith dropped out. Three goals in each half for the Marketmen and a 22nd minute red card for Royston keeper Louis Chadwick made it 6 home league wins from


A DRAW AT ST IVES
Needham Market extended their unbeaten run to three league games after a 2-2 draw at St Ives. Tom Rothery made 1 change to the home win over Redditch last Saturday, Keiran Morphew (illness) was replaced by Ollie Saunders. MOTM Joe Neal and birthday boy Luke Ingram gave Needham the lead twice in the second half, only to be pegged back by the Ives, who are unbeaten at home this campaign. The Marketmen arguably had the better of the chances in the first half, but couldn't find a


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


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
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