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MARKET IN DECLINE AS THEY LEAVE FEELING BLUE

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 December 2025

LEISTON 0 NEEDHAM MRKT 1
By Craig Cooper

LEISTON went down to Needham Market in this closely fought local derby, as away substitute Seth Chambers netted on 76 minutes to give the visitors their first win at Leiston in the league for 21 years.
In a game of very few opportunities, the home side had a good chance to take the lead on 26 minutes.
However, Blues captain Seb Dunbar had his penalty saved by goalkeeper James Bradbrook, who leapt to his right to keep the spot kick out after Ben Fowkes was fouled in the box.
The ever-dangerous Myles Cowling then nearly nipped in at the other ...

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