Needham Market vs Stratford Town – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
17/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Southern League Premier Central - Round 27

Match Stats

Red cards
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Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 61', 1 - 0, Lambe R. ,
  • 90+4', Lafferty D. 🟥,

Chances of winning


Needham Market
54.9%
Draw
23.9%
Stratford Town
21.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
49.6% 24.8% 25.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

51.4% 25.7% 24.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Needham Market has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Needham Market's performance.
  • Stratford Town has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Needham Market than the current prediction. (-3.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Stratford Town than the current prediction. (+3.5%)
  • Needham Market - Stratford Town Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.68
    (1.87)
    3.86
    (3.74)
    4.36
    (3.63)
    8.3%
    (7.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for Needham Market - Stratford Town?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Stratford (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Southern League Premier Central (Play Offs: ) and 8).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Needham won 1.
    • In recent matches, Needham has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Stratford is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Needham may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Needham is seen as the favorite.
    • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Needham won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 22:24. (average 1.8:2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Needham won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 12:5. (average 2:0.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Needham Market - Stratford Town were as follows:
    04.11.2025 Stratford Town - Needham Market 2:2
    27.02.2024 Needham Market - Stratford Town 1:0
    05.08.2023 Stratford Town - Needham Market 6:1
    04.03.2023 Needham Market - Stratford Town 0:1
    22.10.2022 Stratford Town - Needham Market 4:2
    Latest results of Needham Market
    Latest results of Stratford Town
    English Southern League Central Division Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Harborough40289380:324893
    2Spalding United40258797:484983
    3Real Bedford39229878:433575
    4Kettering392071272:512167
    5Halesowen401991280:602066
    6Needham Market391991161:491266
    7Redditch392051461:57465
    8Quorn401971476:641264
    9Worcester4017101358:382061
    10Stratford401791460:52860
    11Leiston3915131161:55658
    12Banbury391681549:52-356
    13Bury Town4014131358:52655
    14Alvechurch401471946:51-549
    15Bishop's Stortford401391851:63-1248
    16Stourbridge3910141553:67-1444
    17Bromsgrove401182149:69-2041
    18Stamford391172134:64-3040
    19St. Ives409102148:71-2337
    20Barwell ✔ 40882449:81-3232
    21Royston ✔ 405102535:78-4325
    22Sudbury ✔ 40672747:106-5925

          Promotion ~ National League North
          Promotion ~ Southern League Premier Central (Play Offs: )
          Relegation

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