Non-League Paper

Reed’s Reds rally to keep fans singing

Paul Reed is already a history maker at Leighton Town – now he’s setting his sights even higher, with a new army of fans right behind him.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 April 2026

By Jon Couch

VICTORY PARADE: Leighton Town celebrate title success
PICTURE: Andrew Parker

Paul Reed is already a history maker at Leighton Town – now he’s setting his sights even higher, with a new army of fans right behind him.
Reed’s Reds wrapped up the Southern League Division One title with a 5-0 thumping of Rayners Lane on Saturday to bring Step 3 football to the Bedfordshire town for the first time in their 141-year history.
The title clincher was watched by a record crowd of 1,297 at Bell Close – a far cry from the mere 200 average when Reed took over the reins back in November 20...

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