Needham Market FC v Stockport County ( Saturday 12 March 2022) Away Guide

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Needham Market FC,

                              Bloomfields ,                                 

 Quinton Road, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8DA.

 

 

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Needham Market FC are members of The Southern League, Premier Central Division, playing their home games at 'BLOOMFIELDS' , Quinton Road, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8DA.

 

 

 

Established in 1919, the club has progressed steadily via promotions from the Ipswich & District Leagues, and transfer from the Isthmian League to the Southern League Premier, Central Division at the end of 2017-18 , where , at the time this is penned, Needham Market stand  in a handy 10th  spot!

 

In the FA Trophy, Market have been flying this season being the only Step 3 club left in the prestigious competition at the Quarter Final stage.

 

And County`s hosts will not be overawed with a visit from the blues either, having despatched National League sides Wealdstone ( 2-1) ,and Yeovil 8-7 on penalties  away at the Huish in impressive style with keeper Marcus Garnham contributing 4 penalty saves to a magnificent win. Market then saw off Dartford of National League South at Bloomfield`s to set up a historic first encounter with the Hatters!

 

It is a fascinating tie, and hedgegrower cannot wait to recount what will be an epic Quarter Final battle!

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Tickets :-

 

The  link below is to Needham Market`s ticket page, but COWS will have details of how / when and where you can get a ticket soon.                                    

 

 

 

 

https://www.needhammarketfc.co.uk/clubinfo/Match%20Tickets

 

                                                                  


 


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Getting There:-

 

By Coach-

Of course the Fingerpost Flyer will get you there safely and in comfort.

Leaves Finger 07.45/ Picks Up Mercian Way08.00

£35

 

Ring Lou on 07896536757 to book, but not after 7.30 pm please.

 

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By Car-

M6

M6 Toll

M42

M6 for 22.2 miles

A14 to J50 (having taken slight right onto Newmarket b-pass /A14 earlier)

A1120 ( Stowmarket)

Then-

Staying on A1120

3rd exit at Cedars Interchange

1st exit A1120

Then –

Slight left onto B113 (Needham Rd)

Then after 2 miles….

Right onto Barretts Lane

Left onto Quinton Road

The ground is on the right.

 

Distance 230.1 miles

Estimated time travelled: 4 hours

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 By Train.

The stadium is a 5 minute walk and under a mile from the train station.

 

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Real Ale near the stadium:-

 

There are 2 splendid hostelries just over a quarter of a mile away:-

 

Firstly ,on High Street is the Swan ( IP6 8AL)…….


 

 

Then on Coddenham Road ( IP6 8AU) is the Rampant Horse ……..

 

 

 

Whichever you go for….enjoy !

 

 

hedgegrower

 

 

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