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R’S LEFT STUNNED BY THE LEADERS

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 January 2026

DIV 1 NORTH
BRIGHTLINGSEA R 3 FELIXSTOWE & W 4
By Stuart Daynes

■ THE Seasiders produced a stunning late comeback to win an unforgettable encounter and stay top of the league.
Brightlingsea led inside three minutes via Finlay Adams’ superb long-range strike, but Sam Ford replied, lobbing the keeper after a long ball from Harry Wright.
Luca Terminiello restored the hosts’ lead after 25 minutes, with Brightlingsea looking dangerous.
A dramatic second half followed. Felixstowe’s keeper made a sensational penalty save after 66 minutes, but Brightlingsea ...

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