EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE
■MARCH Town United remain six points clear at the top of the table after a 3-1 home win against fifth-placed Stowmarket Town. Reuben Marshall, Rio...
Hares go nine points clear at top, while Town lose first game
March Town United tightened their grip on top spot in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division, while Downham Town suffered their first defeat of the season.
Avis earns praise as Town maintain unbeaten start
Downham Town coach Duncan McAnally says prolific striker Shaun Avis brings far more to the team than his remarkable goalscoring record.
Hares, Ghosts and Town all win, while Fenmen crash out of FA Vase
There were excellent wins for Fakenham Town, March Town and Downham Town today, while FC Parson Drove picked up a valuable point on their travels.
Dickson hails Downham’s never-say-die spirit after comeback
Downham Town boss had accepted defeat before an extraordinary late comeback earned his side an unlikely point.
Town coach takes positives from home goalless draw
Downham Town coach Duncan McAnally refused to be too downbeat after his side were held to a goalless draw by Lakenheath on Saturday.
White Ensign fight back to beat unbeaten Downham Town in FA Vase clash
White Ensign are through to the second round of the FA Vase after a hard-fought 3-2 win at Downham Town.
Downham maintain unbeaten start despite not being at the races
Downham Town manager Craig Dickson admitted his side was not really at the races despite maintaining their unbeaten league start.
Fenmen, Magpies and Drove all win, Town draw, while Ghosts and Athletic lose
There were Thurlow Nunn Premier Division wins for Wisbech Town and Heacham this afternoon and Downham Town were held to a draw.
Town handed home advantage in next round of FA Vase
Downham Town will have home advantage in the first round proper of the FA Vase after discovering their opponents in today’s draw.
Smith at the double for Downham Town Reserves
There were goals aplenty across the North West Norfolk Football League on Saturday.
‘I’d have shut the curtains’ - Town assistant boss reacts after FA Vase win
Downham Town may not have been at their best, but assistant boss Simon Bird was happy to see his side claim a 1-0 win over Woodbridge in the FA Vase.
Fenmen, Hares, Town and Athletic all win, while Magpies, Ghosts and Drove lose
There were wins for Wisbech Town, March Town, Downham Town and Whittlesey Athletic today, while Parson Drove, Fakenham and Heacham were all beaten.
Fenmen in comeback win, Hares and Town draw, while Ghosts exit FA Cup
Wisbech Town were victorious this evening, while Downham Town and March Town shared the spoils and Fakenham Town suffered FA Cup disappointment.
Hares, Fenmen, Town and Athletic all win, while Ghosts earn replay
There were Thurlow Nunn League wins for March Town, Wisbech Town, Downham Town and Whittlesey Athletic this afternoon.
Fenmen and Town camps satisfied with midweek draw
Two of the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division’s in-form frontmen were at it again on Tuesday night as Wisbech Town and Downham Town played out a 1-1...
Town preserve unbeaten start with draw against Fenmen
Downham Town preserved their unbeaten start to the league season, but were forced to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw at Wisbech Town.
It's a Dunn deal as new defender arrives at Town
Downham Town have strengthened their squad with the signing of central defender James Dunn.
Town close to bringing in news signing
Downham Town could have a new player in their ranks by the time they next kick a ball in anger.
Hares and Fenmen progress in FA Cup, but Town suffer extra-time exit
There were FA Cup replay wins for both March Town and Wisbech Town this evening, while ten-man Downham Town suffered an extra-time exit.
Ghosts march on in FA Cup as Hares, Fenmen and Town earn replays
Fakenham Town booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup today, while March Town, Wisbech Town and Downham Town all earned replays.
Fakenham, Downham and Heacham set out on FA Cup trail
Fakenham Town, Downham Town and Heacham begin their FA Cup journeys in the Extra Preliminary Round tomorrow.
EASTERN COUNTIES LGE
MARCH TOWN UNITED are the early league leaders as they made it three wins from three games played with a 1-0 away win at Brantham Athletic. Charlie...
Town win to go second, but Magpies hammered on the road
Downham Town sit second in the early Thurlow Nunn Premier Division standings following a 2-0 win at Woodbridge Town this afternoon.
McAnally: Town win over Magpies sends out statement
Duncan McAnally believes Downham Town sent out an early-season statement after a convincing 4-1 derby victory at Heacham on Tuesday night.
Avis at the double as Town claim derby honours over Magpies
Shaun Avis continued his fine start to the season with a brace as Downham Town claimed local bragging rights at Heacham tonight.
Town undergoes summer rebuild with new blend of experience and youth
Downham Town have undergone a significant summer reshuffle as they prepare for life back in Step 5,
Fakenham face familiar foes in opening Trophy test
The Ghosts, Downham Town and Heacham will all be on their travels in the opening round of this season's FA Cup.
Royle addition for the Lilywhites
Downham Town’s top scorer from last season agrees to link up with Cambridge City for the 2026/27 campaign.
Town confirm managerial appointments for next season
Downham Town have confirmed their management team for next season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Town draw; Ghosts and Magpies lose
Downham Town picked up an excellent point yesterday, while there were defeats for both Fakenham Town and Heacham.
Striker departs Town
Downham Town head into Saturday's trip to Isthmian League North leaders Felixstowe & Walton United without the services of Dylan Edge.
Town and Ghosts win, while Magpies lose
There were wins for Downham Town and Fakenham Town this afternoon, while Heacham suffered a home defeat.
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.
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...
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....
Ghosts win while Magpies and Town draw
Fakenham Town picked up a crucial win this afternoon, while both Downham Town and Heacham drew.
Town reveal new-look management team
Craig Dickson is returning to the Downham Town dugout.
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.
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.
Jammers rally to draw at Downham
Maldon & Tiptree recovered from a two-goal deficit to salvage a point against relegation battling Downham Town.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Draws for Ghosts and Town
Downham Town and Fakenham Town both picked up points in their respective league matches this afternoon.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
Heavy defeats for Town and Magpies
Downham Town and Heacham both suffered heavy defeats on their travels this evening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ghosts and Town exit FA Cup
Fakenham Town and Downham Town both exited the FA Cup following their Extra Preliminary Round replays tonight.
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.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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
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.
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...
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....
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.
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. ...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...