Match Report
Needham Market defeated St Ives Town 3-1 in the Non League Premier: Southern Central. Before the match, Needham Market were 6th in the Non League Premier: Southern Central table with St Ives Town in 19th. Head-to-head (2021–2026): 5 matches, 3 wins for Needham Market, 1 for St Ives Town, 1 drawn. Needham Market had scored 64 goals this season (1.5 per game), St Ives Town had 50 (1.2 per game). Needham Market's goals came from Joe Neal (59'), Tommy Smith (50'), Luke Ingram (55'); St Ives Town scored through Michael Richens (14'). Match stats: possession 59%-41%, shots 13-6, on target 3-2, corners 4-1. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
Goal scorers
Needham Market: Joe Neal (59'), Tommy Smith (50'), Luke Ingram (55') · St Ives Town: Michael Richens (14')
Key stats
Possession: Needham Market 59% · St Ives Town 41% · Total shots: 13-6 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 4-1