| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 22:13 | +9 | 27 | |
| 2 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 23:8 | +15 | 26 | |
| 3 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 19:10 | +9 | 26 | |
| 4 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25:15 | +10 | 24 | |
| 5 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 26:14 | +12 | 23 | |
| 6 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 23:21 | +2 | 22 | |
| 7 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 32:25 | +7 | 19 | |
| 8 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25:18 | +7 | 19 | |
| 9 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | +4 | 19 | |
| 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20:9 | +11 | 18 | |
| 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 19:17 | +2 | 18 | |
| 12 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15:17 | -2 | 16 | |
| 13 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 21:25 | -4 | 15 | |
| 14 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13:27 | -14 | 14 | |
| 15 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16:25 | -9 | 13 | |
| 16 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15:26 | -11 | 13 | |
| 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13:17 | -4 | 12 | |
| 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10:14 | -4 | 11 | |
| 19 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 19:34 | -15 | 11 | |
| 20 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15:18 | -3 | 10 | |
| 21 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 18:26 | -8 | 9 | |
| 22 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11:25 | -14 | 9 |
The Needham Market vs Stamford prediction for September 29, 2026, points towards a comfortable home win. This Southern League Premier Division fixture kicks off at 19:45, and based on recent form and head-to-head stats, Needham Market has a 65% chance of taking all three points, with the draw at 20% and Stamford at 15%.
Needham Market come into this match in solid shape. Their last five results across all competitions show two wins, two draws, and just one defeat (W, D, W, W, D). At home, they have been particularly strong, scoring freely with a 3-3 draw against Braintree Town and a 2-0 win over Worcester City in recent outings.
Stamford's form is a major concern. They have lost their last five matches in a row (L, L, L, L, L), conceding heavily. Defeats include a 4-0 loss at Alvechurch and a 5-0 thrashing at Kettering Town, highlighting serious defensive issues on the road.
The head-to-head record slightly favours Needham Market, who have won 2 of the last 3 meetings, with Stamford winning 1 and no draws. The most recent clash on January 24, 2026, saw Stamford win 1-0 at home. However, the last time Needham Market hosted this fixture on September 20, 2025, they ran out convincing 4-1 winners.
Neither team features in the current top 12 of the Southern League Premier Division standings. The available table data shows Plymouth Parkway leading the way with 19 points from 8 games. The absence of both Needham Market and Stamford from the top half of the table suggests they have ground to make up, but Needham Market's recent home performances indicate they are better placed to climb the rankings.
Needham Market has a 65% chance of winning, the draw is at 20%, and Stamford has a 15% chance. This calculation is based on the best available odds (home win 1.36, draw 2.40, away win 5.75), adjusted for Needham Market's strong home form and Stamford's five-match losing streak. The head-to-head record and home advantage further support a dominant probability for the hosts.
Bookmakers see Needham Market as the clear favourite. The best odds available show a home win priced as low as 1.36, with the draw around 2.40 and an away win for Stamford at 5.75. Based on the stats, a home victory is the most likely outcome. The significant gap in form and the historical result at this ground make it hard to look past a Needham Market win.