York City vs Needham Market
FA Cup
4th Round Qualifying
Saturday
14th October 2023
LNER Community Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying fixture between York City and Needham Market.
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York City form analysis
The Minstermen began with an excellent 2-1 away win at Woking, coming from behind to win it late through goals from John-Lewis and Fallowfield. However, defensive issues surfaced in a 2-4 home loss to Barnet as Akinyemi’s brace proved a consolation. York did stop the rot by claiming a 2-2 home draw with Solihull, with Latty-Fairweather and Kouhyar netting to earn a point. They built momentum with a 2-1 away victory at Dagenham courtesy of late goals from John-Lewis and Akinyemi. Last time out, York drew 2-2 at home with Bromley as Akinyemi and John-Lewis strikes either side of Cheek and Passley goals secured another point.
Overall, it’s been an encouraging start for York as they target an unlikely playoff push after narrowly avoiding relegation last term. They’ve showcased attacking threat, with Akinyemi settling in well.
Needham Market form analysis
Needham had a goalless away draw against Leiston in a tight game between two well-matched sides. They built on that with an excellent 1-0 home win over Stourbridge to get off the mark. Needham then earned a decent point away from home at Kettering Town, holding on for a 1-1 draw. Their best performance came last time out as they thrashed St Ives Town 6-1 at home, highlighting their attacking potential. In between, Needham also impressed by winning 2-0 away at AFC Telford in an accomplished all-round display.
Overall, it’s been a solid start to the season for Needham as they target an unlikely push for promotion. They’ve been typically well-organized and shown they can grind out results on the road. Converting draws into wins is key – the emphatic victory over St Ives demonstrates Needham’s qualities when firing offensively. If they can replicate that form regularly, Needham could be a surprise package this term.
