Match Report
Real Bedford and Needham Market drew 2-2 in the Non League Premier: Southern Central, Southern Central. Before the match, Real Bedford were 3rd in the Non League Premier: Southern Central table with Needham Market in 6th. The history between these teams (2025–2026) is evenly balanced with 0 wins each. Real Bedford had scored 84 goals this season (2.0 per game), Needham Market had 64 (1.5 per game). Real Bedford's goals came from Josh Allen (1'), Josh Allen (18'); Needham Market scored through Myles Cowling (62'), Barker E. (87'). Match stats: possession 44%-56%, shots 7-18, on target 3-8, corners 2-11. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
Real Bedford meet Needham Market in the Non League Premier: Southern Central.
Needham Market arrive 6th with 70 points; the hosts, Real Bedford, are 3rd with 81.
2 of their 2 previous meetings since 2025 finished level, while Real Bedford claimed 0 and Needham Market 0.
It finished level at 2-2.
On the scoreboard, Real Bedford led 2-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Real Bedford: Josh Allen (1'), Josh Allen (18') · Needham Market: Myles Cowling (62'), Barker E. (87')
Key stats
Possession: Real Bedford 44% · Needham Market 56% · Total shots: 7-18 · On target: 3-8 · Corners: 2-11