Needham Market host Stourbridge at Bloomfields, Needham Market, Suffolk today at 4:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 1 point in the Southern League Premier – Central, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Needham Market come into this fixture in good form (3W 2D 0L recently). Stourbridge, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

In 10 previous meetings, Needham Market lead 4–2 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Stourbridge won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Needham Market a slight edge, but Stourbridge are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.