Ryman League Division One North Play Off Final Review ~ 06/05/12
By Simon Cullum
Enfield Town will be playing Ryman League Premier Division football next season after winning the Division One North play-off final against Needham Market on Sunday.
In front of a crowd of 817 at Town`s new Queen Elizabeth Stadium, it was a strangely low-key affair in which both sides looked like this was a game too far. Needham Market looked especially tired, having only booked their place in the final on Friday night with an extra-time victory over Tilbury, while the home side at least had an extra 24 hours recovery time after their semi-final win over Grays Athletic that also needed overtime.
What turned out to be the only goal of the game came after 18 minutes, courtesy of a Walid Matata header. Later Market had a penalty appeal turned down and goal disallowed for offside, but Town just about deserved their win and a chance to play Premier Division football.
In front of a crowd of 817 at Town`s new Queen Elizabeth Stadium, it was a strangely low-key affair in which both sides looked like this was a game too far. Needham Market looked especially tired, having only booked their place in the final on Friday night with an extra-time victory over Tilbury, while the home side at least had an extra 24 hours recovery time after their semi-final win over Grays Athletic that also needed overtime.
What turned out to be the only goal of the game came after 18 minutes, courtesy of a Walid Matata header. Later Market had a penalty appeal turned down and goal disallowed for offside, but Town just about deserved their win and a chance to play Premier Division football.
Where next?
National League System Step 5 Review - Press Release
At a meeting of the Football Association Leagues Committee held today at Wembley Stadium the Final Report from the Step 5/6 Review Group, containing a number of recommendations was considered.
Eastern Counties League Sponsors
Thurlow Nunn Vauxhall, a division of the Thurlow Nunn Group, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Eastern Counties Football League.
Results
Tables
| # | Team | Pl | Pts |
| 9. | Walsham Le Willows | 35 | 54 |
| 10. | Lakenheath | 36 | 49 |
| 11. | Soham Town Rangers | 36 | 44 |
| 12. | Hadleigh United | 35 | 43 |
| 13. | Woodbridge Town | 36 | 36 |
| 14. | Sheringham | 36 | 36 |
| 15. | Ely City | 36 | 29 |
| 16. | Brantham Athletic | 36 | 29 |
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