Town confirm managerial appointments for next season

Downham Town have confirmed their management team for next season.
LYNN NEWS Apr 28

Football club receives two-year tenure to keep playing at community centre site

Downham Town Council has agreed to hand the town’s football club a two-year tenure for the Jubilee Community Centre.
LYNN NEWS Apr 23

Ghosts march into play-offs, Magpies retain league status and Town pick up a point

Fakenham Town and Heacham both picked up important victories this afternoon, while Downham Town claimed a point on the road.
LYNN NEWS Apr 18

Town heading down but drop isn't all bad news

In his weekly column in Your Local Paper, Gavin Caney talks about Downham Town's relegation, the current plight of the Linnets.
LYNN NEWS Apr 17

Town boss wants to lead club back to Step Four after relegation is confirmed

Craig Dickson wants to be the man responsible for taking Downham Town back to Step Four after the club’s relegation was confirmed this afternoon.
LYNN NEWS Apr 11

Town, Magpies and Ghosts have all to play for

Downham Town’s route to league survival is clear-cut - but far from easy - while Fakenham Town moved back into the play-off places on Easter Monday.
LYNN NEWS Apr 7

Downham win, but Ghosts draw and Magpies lose

Downham Town boosted their survival hopes with a win today, while Fakenham Town were held to a draw and Heacham suffered a heavy defeat.
LYNN NEWS Apr 4

Town draw; Ghosts and Magpies lose

Downham Town picked up an excellent point yesterday, while there were defeats for both Fakenham Town and Heacham.
LYNN NEWS Mar 29

Striker departs Town

Downham Town head into Saturday's trip to Isthmian League North leaders Felixstowe & Walton United without the services of Dylan Edge.
LYNN NEWS Mar 26

Town and Ghosts win, while Magpies lose

There were wins for Downham Town and Fakenham Town this afternoon, while Heacham suffered a home defeat.
LYNN NEWS Mar 21

Town, Ghosts and Magpies all in home action

The senior West Norfolk trio of Downham Town, Heacham and Fakenham Town are all in home action this weekend.
LYNN NEWS Mar 20

CONCORD ON HIGH AS OTI DOUBLES UP

DIV 1 NORTH CONCORD RGRS 3 DOWNHAM TOWN 0 By Barry Heaps CONCORD Rangers enjoyed a comfortable victory over relegation-threatened Downham Town as...
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DIV 1 NORTH

DOWNHAM TOWN 2 STANWAY ROVERS 2 By Julian Garcia ■ A SUPERB second-half fightback saw Dale Stokes sign off as Downham Town manager with a point....
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 7

Ghosts win while Magpies and Town draw

Fakenham Town picked up a crucial win this afternoon, while both Downham Town and Heacham drew.
LYNN NEWS Mar 7

Town reveal new-look management team

Craig Dickson is returning to the Downham Town dugout.
LYNN NEWS Mar 7

Departing Town boss reflects on tenure

After a 30-year love affair with his hometown club, Dale Stokes is preparing for his final days of management with Downham Town.
LYNN NEWS Feb 26

Stokes to leave Town as manager

Downham Town have confirmed that Saturday’s trip to Gorleston will mark the end of Dale Stokes’ seven-year tenure as first-team manager.
LYNN NEWS Feb 23

Jammers rally to draw at Downham

Maldon & Tiptree recovered from a two-goal deficit to salvage a point against relegation battling Downham Town.
MALDON AND BURNHAM STANDARD Feb 23

SEARS TO THE RESCUE FOR THE JAMMERS

DIV 1 NORTH DOWNHAM TOWN 2 MALDON & TIP’ 2 By Lee Witney STRUGGLING Downham Town gave promotion-chasers Maldon and Tiptree a real scare as they let...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Feb 21

Magpies win and Town draw

Heacham boosted their hopes of beating the drop this afternoon, while Downham Town gave promotion-chasers Maldon and Tiptree a real scare.
LYNN NEWS Feb 21

THE TRAWLER BOYS NET A CRUCIAL WIN

DIV 1 NORTH LOWESTOFT TOWN 2 DOWNHAM TOWN 1 By Terry Lynes IN this vital relegation battle it was Lowestoft who got off to the start they desired...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Feb 14

Ghosts and Magpies win, but Town lose

There were wins for Fakenham Town and Heacham this afternoon, while Downham Town suffered defeat in their battle to stay up.
LYNN NEWS Feb 14

BRANTHAM ATH 2 DOWNHAM TOWN 1

DIV 1 NORTH By Mark Steed ■ BRANTHAM secured a landmark victory by claiming not only their first win of the season, but their first-ever triumph at...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jan 17

Draws for Ghosts and Town

Downham Town and Fakenham Town both picked up points in their respective league matches this afternoon.
LYNN NEWS Dec 20, 2025

ROVERS HIT BY A RIGHT ROYLE PAIN

DIV 1 NORTH By Georgina Spelvin STANWAY ROVERS 2 DOWNHAM TOWN 3 DOWNHAM Market did just enough to hold off a determined challenge from a depleted...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Nov 8, 2025

GREENS CRUISE TO COMFY WIN

DIV 1 NORTH DOWNHAM TOWN 0 GORLESTON 2 By David Hardy GORLESTON made it four wins in their last five league games against newly promoted Downham to...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Nov 1, 2025

Ghosts, Magpies and Town all beaten

It was a bad day for West Norfolk's senior footballing sides, with Downham Town, Fakenham Town and Heacham all suffering defeat this afternoon.
LYNN NEWS Oct 11, 2025

Reds enjoying life in Eastern Junior Alliance

Downham Town Reds under-13s have made a flying start to life in the Eastern Junior Alliance – but their journey has been anything but...
LYNN NEWS Oct 2, 2025

Town teams up with insurance broker in new partnership

Downham Town’s history-making season has been given another huge boost after the club announced a partnership with Adrian Flux.
LYNN NEWS Sep 30, 2025

Ten-man Town win, Ghosts draw and Magpies lose

Downham Town were the only West Norfolk side to win on Saturday, while Fakenham Town claimed a point and Heacham suffered defeat.
LYNN NEWS Sep 28, 2025

HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS 0 DOWNHAM TOWN 2

DIV 1 NORTH By Dylan Dailly TWO second-half goals gave Isthmian League North newcomers Downham Town back-to-back victories as they proved too...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Sep 27, 2025

League wins for Town and Magpies while Ghosts progress in the FA Vase

Downham Town and Heacham both won their league fixtures this afternoon, while Fakenham Town held their nerve from the spot to progress in the FA Vase.
LYNN NEWS Sep 20, 2025

Heavy defeats for Town and Magpies

Downham Town and Heacham both suffered heavy defeats on their travels this evening.
LYNN NEWS Sep 16, 2025

Stoppage time winner sinks Downham

Downham Town were punished by late goals in either half as they were condemned to a 2-1 defeat at the Memorial Field.
LYNN NEWS Sep 11, 2025

Town boss happy to get a point

Downham Town manager Dale Stokes admitted his side were lucky to escape with a point from the club’s first-ever home game at Step 4.
LYNN NEWS Aug 27, 2025

Downham pick up point on home bow at Step 4

Downham Town came from behind to pick up a point on their home bow in the Isthmian League North.
LYNN NEWS Aug 25, 2025

Ghosts through in FA Vase, Magpies bow out while Town are beaten in league action

Fakenham Town cruised into the next round of the FA Vase today, while Heacham bowed out and Downham Town suffered a narrow defeat on the road.
LYNN NEWS Aug 23, 2025

Downham delight after Step 4 winning start

Downham Town made a dream start to life at Step 4 this afternoon, while there was another resounding win for Fakenham Town and defeat for Heacham.
LYNN NEWS Aug 9, 2025

Downham start life at Step 4

It's a huge season for Downham Town as they prepare for Step 4 football for the first time in the club's history.
LYNN NEWS Aug 8, 2025

Ghosts and Town exit FA Cup

Fakenham Town and Downham Town both exited the FA Cup following their Extra Preliminary Round replays tonight.
LYNN NEWS Aug 5, 2025

Downham youngsters banking on success thanks to new sponsor

Fledgling football team Downham Town FC U9s has kicked off its third year in style thanks to Redwood Bank.
LYNN NEWS Nov 27, 2024

League Challenge Cup Round 4 Draw

League Challenge Cup Round 4 Draw Tuesday 26 November 2024 Ely City v. FC Peterborough or Downham Town Hadleigh United v. Brantham Athletic...
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League Challenge Cup Round 3 Draw

League Challenge Cup Round 3 Draw Brantham Athletic v. Long Melford (Oct 1) Dereham Town v. Mulbarton Wanderers (Sept 24) FC Peterborough v....
THURLOWNUNNLEAGUE.COM Sep 11, 2024

FA CUP FACTFILE: It’s a year of FA Cup record breakers

Formed in 1881, Norfolk based Downham Town finally got its first taste of FA Cup football 142 years later – the longest a club has had to wait...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM May 18, 2024

IT’S A YEAR OF FA CUP RECORD BREAKERS

FA CUP FACTFILE By Phil Annets @FACUPFACTFILE FORMED in 1881, Norfolk based Downham Town finally got its first taste of […] The post IT’S A YEAR OF...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM May 18, 2024

The Greens go for two in a row

Gorleston take on Downham Town tonight in the Final of the Norfolk Senior Cup- at Carrow Road, home of Norwich City
ISTHMIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE May 14, 2024

All change at Heacham and Downham Town

In his weekly Caney’s Corner, Gavin Caney talks about the merry-go-round with changes afoot at a couple of West Norfolk Clubs.
LYNN NEWS May 3, 2024

League Challenge Cup Final

Congratulations to Downham Town and Harlow Town on their League Challenge Cup semi-final victories. The Final is scheduled to Diss Town FC on Bank...
THURLOWNUNNLEAGUE.COM Mar 20, 2024

League Challenge Cup Semi Finals

The draw for the semi-finals of the League Challenge Cup has been made:- Harlow Town  v.  Long Melford Lakenheath (holders) or Thetford Town  v....
THURLOWNUNNLEAGUE.COM Feb 10, 2024

Downham prepare for visit of high-flying Jockey’s

Downham Town play-off aspirations will be given a stern test when promotion-chasing Newmarket Town visit the SCL Memorial Field on Saturday.
LYNN NEWS Jan 12, 2024

League Challenge Cup Quarter Final Draw

The draw for the quarter finals of the League Challenge Cup is:- Harlow Town  vs.  Brantham Athletic Harwich & Parkeston or Long Melford  vs. ...
THURLOWNUNNLEAGUE.COM Jan 5, 2024

Downham prepare for festive period on back of best season in club’s history

Joint Downham Town manager Craig Dickson says 2023 will go down as one of the best years in the club's history heading into the festive period.
LYNN NEWS Dec 22, 2023

Essex Senior League, Thurlow Nunn First Division South and Essex Olympian League – Results- Saturday, November 11

Essex Senior League, Thurlow Nunn First Division South and Essex Olympian League - Results- Saturday, November 11By Peter Dudley Isuzu FA Vase...
YELLOWAD.CO.UK Nov 11, 2023

Essex Senior League, Thurlow Nunn First Division South and Essex Olympian League – Fixtures – Saturday, November 11

Essex Senior League, Thurlow Nunn First Division South and Essex Olympian League - Fixtures - Saturday, November 11Isuzu FA Vase Second Round...
YELLOWAD.CO.UK Nov 7, 2023

Magpies end Town’s long unbeaten run

FOOTBALL: Heacham took the West Norfolk derby honours to end Downham Town long unbeaten Thurlow Nunn League record at the SCL Memorial Field on...
YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Oct 13, 2023

Downham and Heacham continue FA Vase runs

Downham Town were handed a home tie, while Heacham’s reward for beating Dussindale and Hellesdon Rovers is a trip to North West London as they...
YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Sep 29, 2023

Long-awaited taste of FA Cup is fleeting

FOOTBALL: It was 142 years in the making but lasted just 90 minutes. Downham Town’s long wait to take part in the FA Cup ended at the first hurdle...
YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Aug 11, 2023

A premier class start to season

FOOTBALL: Downham Town and Heacham have made a flying start to life in the Premier Division of the Thurlow Nunn League. Wins at Hadleigh United and...
YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Aug 4, 2023

The big kick-off for Heacham and Downham

FOOTBALL: It’s the big kick-off for both Downham Town and Heacham in the Thurlow Nunn League this weekend. Both clubs begin their Premier Division...
YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Jul 28, 2023

The big kick-off for senior West Norfolk sides

Joint Downham Town manager Dale Stokes expects the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division to present his side with a huge challenge this season.
LYNN NEWS Jul 28, 2023

Oh brother! Football aiding real growth

Former College of West Anglia student Kiera Hewitt, now at Anglia Ruskin University, is back in the Your Corner spotlight Since my youngest brother...
YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Jun 30, 2023

Town are going up in style

FOOTBALL: A year after suffering a heartbreaking play-off final defeat, Downham Town made no mistake at the second time of asking, crushing Harwich...
YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK May 5, 2023

Harwich and Parkeston beaten in Thurlow Nunn play-off final

Harwich and Parkeston beaten by Downham Town in Thurlow Nunn first division north play-off final
HARWICH AND MANNINGTREE STANDARD May 3, 2023

Play-Off Final Saturday

Congratulations to Downham Town and Sporting Bengal United on their Play-off Final victories this afternoon, and promotion to Step 5. Downham beat...
THURLOWNUNNLEAGUE.COM Apr 29, 2023

First Division Play-Off finals

The First Division Play-Off finals can now be confirmed as:- Downham Town v. Harwich & Parkeston Sporting Bengal United v. Stanway Pegasus (As...
THURLOWNUNNLEAGUE.COM Apr 26, 2023

First Division Play-Offs

The First Division Play-Off Semi-finals are to be:- First Division North Downham Town v. Whittlesey Athletic (Wednesday 26th April, ko 7.45pm)...
THURLOWNUNNLEAGUE.COM Apr 22, 2023

Downham Town extend lead at top of the table

League leaders twice pegged back as they are denied a tenth straight victory
LYNN NEWS Mar 23, 2023

Title rivals Heacham and Downham Town face off in huge clash

Bumper crowd expected as top two in the table go head-to-head
LYNN NEWS Mar 10, 2023

Ten-man Downham Town pick up another win

Matty Franks sees red as Downham come from behind to take the three points at SCL Memorial Field
LYNN NEWS Jan 15, 2023

Harwich and Parkeston lost to Downham Town in Thurlow Nunn League

Harwich and Parkeston lost to Downham Town in Thurlow Nunn League
HARWICH AND MANNINGTREE STANDARD Jan 11, 2023

Goals flow for Heacham and Downham Town in Thurlow Nunn League

Promotion hopefuls both win 4-1 on their travels in the First Division North
LYNN NEWS Jan 8, 2023

A spot of pain for Jackson

YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Oct 28, 2022

Senior football round-up: Heacham go clear at top while Downham Town close in on play-off places

West Norfolk sides continue to set the pace in Thurlow Nunn First Division North.
LYNN NEWS Oct 16, 2022

Royals suffer narrow league and cup defeats

KIRKLEY & PAKEFIELD 1 DOWNHAM TOWN 1 (3-4 penalties)
LOWESTOFTJOURNAL.CO.UK Sep 29, 2022

Harwich and Parkeston lose to Downham Town

Harwich and Parkeston beaten 4-2 by Downham Town
HARWICH AND MANNINGTREE STANDARD Sep 7, 2022

Downham Town make a winning start at home

Matty Blackford scores twice as hosts create a raft of opportunities at SCL Memorial Field.
LYNN NEWS Sep 3, 2022

Downham Town sign four new players

Former Fakenham Town skipper is one of four new faces at the Memorial Field.
LYNN NEWS Jul 23, 2022

Play-off pain for Downham

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WE GO AGAIN!

YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK May 6, 2022

Downham Town faced with huge game at Memorial Field

Winners to take on Harleston Town or Framlingham in the final next Saturday with a place in Thurlow Nunn Premier Division at stake.
LYNN NEWS Apr 22, 2022

Troubled council hit by mass resignations

YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Feb 18, 2022

Ghosts warm up for Pedlars derby with win

Downham Town secure away draw while Swaffham Town crash on their Thurlow Nunn League travels.
LYNN NEWS Feb 14, 2022

Downham Town Win Latest Performance Award

THURLOWNUNNLEAGUE.COM Jan 24, 2022

Downham town council accepts mediation for market issues

YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Oct 14, 2021

Prentice heads Downham back to winning ways

YOURLOCALPAPER.CO.UK Sep 10, 2021

The battle of Downham Market! Chaos erupts at Norfolk town council meeting

Downham Town Council in Norfolk descended into an online shouting match similar to the Zoom meeting at Handforth Parish Council in Cheshire.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Sep 9, 2021

How Downham Town are preparing for the return

Joint Downham Town manager Dale Stokes admitted that his team were the architects of their own downfall in a 4-2 Thurlow Nunn First Division North...
DOWNHAM TOWN FC Nov 27, 2020

FA Vase wins for Downham and Fakenham while King's Lynn Town Under-21s hit five

It was an afternoon to remember for West Norfolk representatives in the FA Vase on Saturday with both Downham Town and Fakenham Town progressing to...
LYNN NEWS Sep 20, 2020

Four-some Fakenham Town defeat Downham Town in first Thurlow Nunn derby of the season

Joint Downham Town manager Dale Stokes admitted that his team were the architects of their own downfall in a 4-2 Thurlow Nunn First Division North...
LYNN NEWS Sep 10, 2020
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