Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Marine 15th with 58 points, Needham Market 21st with 39, 19 apart. In league terms the two rates read 0.96/1.65 for Needham Market and 0.98/1.24 for Marine (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
The match was played at Bloomfields (capacity 4,000). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Marine: Chris Doyle (46')
Key stats
Possession: Needham Market 62% · Marine 38% · Total shots: 11-8 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 4-5