Needham Market beats Bishop’s Stortford behind first-half goals

NEEDHAM MARKET, England (Interstat) — Needham Market defeated visiting Bishop’s Stortford 2-1 at home Tuesday in a football match. Kyle Hammond put Needham Market ahead in the 37th minute, and Ryan Miles made it 2-0 in the 38th. Tyrone Baker pulled one back for Bishop’s Stortford in the 78th minute. Baker finished with one goal while playing 90 minutes. Hammond also played 90 minutes and scored once, and Miles played 90 minutes and scored once. Bishop’s Stortford fell to 0-4 in the competition and 0-5 across all competitions. Needham Market improved to 4-1-1 in the competition and 5-2-1 across all competitions. Bishop’s Stortford’s previous results this season included losses to Racing Club Warwick, Redditch, Bury Town and Hanworth. Needham Market’s previous results included wins over Leamington, Bury Town, Stamford and Canvey, a draw with Anstey Nomads, and losses to Rushall and Braintree.