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Leighton attack from a set piece against Kidlington on Saturday. Photo: Andrew Parker.

Reds' home hoodoo ends

Action from the win at Thame United on Saturday. Photo: Andrew Parker.

Reds win on road again

New Kit

'Yes We Can' footballers grateful for new kit

Action from Saturday's defeat to Welwyn. Photo by Andrew Parker.

​Reds beaten by Welwyn

Stewkley FC U1 girls' team proudly show off their new kit sponsored by Leighton Buzzard business AB Vehicle Repairs

Stewkley FC first ever girls’ team celebrate sponsorship of new kit

Gary Flinn's men face Welwyn Garden City on Saturday.

​Leighton set for a return to action

Gary Flinn's side fell to a late defeat in Saturday's Trophy tie.

​Late drama puts Reds out of Trophy

The Deakin-White team, located in St Albans, Dunstable and Wing.

Deakin-White announce sponsorship of local football competition!

Action from Leighton's defeat at home to Kempston on Saturday. Photo by Andrew Parker.

​Town’s home form hiccups

Action from Leighton's (in purple) win at Kings Langley. Photo by Andrew Parker.

​Flinn thrilled by Reds win

Leighton Town celebrate one of their goals in Saturday's win. Photo: Leighton Town FC.

Leighton are going down to South Park
​Leighton Town will face higher level opposition in the first round (proper) of the FA Trophy having progressed in the competition last weekend.

Action from Leighton's loss to Ware on Saturday. Photo by Andrew Parker.

​Reds set for Trophy test

Gary Flinn was pleased with the response to last week's FA Cup defeat.

Trophy joy for Leighton

Leighton Town skipper James Sage clears against Biggleswade. Photo: Guy Wills Photography.

Hall is on the ball in Town win

Gary Flinn praised his players after Saturday's win. Photo by Mandy Davies.

FA Cup delight for Leighton

Gary Flinn watches on in the rain against Waltham Abbey. Photo by Mandy Davies.

Leighton in opening day stalemate

Action from Saturday's win over Basildon. Photo: Andrew Parker/Leighton Town FC.

​FA Cup delight as Reds win well

Gary Flinn says he's learned plenty from the opening friendly games.

A win and a defeat for Leighton

Gary Flinn has made several new signings since arriving at Bell Close.

Two more in the door at Leighton

Ben Farrell has become one of Leighton's new signings.

Flinn makes first signings

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Bell Close will host several pre-season friendlies ahead of the new campaign.

Busy summer schedule for Leighton

Leighton United U12 Reds girls had a hugely successful season.

Leighton girls do the double

Gary Flinn, pictured on the touchline at Wembley on Sunday, is the new man at Leighton Town. Photo by Toby Lock.

Flinn's in at Leighton Town

Leighton celebrate with the league trophy. Photo: Leighton Town FC.

Reds' league is confirmed

Lee Bircham has been appointed as the new boss at Bedford Town. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Bedford appoint Leighton boss Bircham

Lee Bircham is hoping to see a league and cup double come Leighton’s way.

Leighton aim to do the double

Grannies Salver donor Connie Nash (centre) with ladies captain Oonagh Russell and winner Christine Robinson.

Christine claims Grannies Salver
​A unique trophy for a competition restricted to golfing grandmothers has been presented to the latest winner by the former Leighton Buzzard golf club ladies captain who donated it half a century ago.

Leighton's players celebrate their title win. Photo: Leighton Town FC.

CHAMPIONS: Leighton win the title

Lee Bircham could see his side win the league this week.

Reds on the brink of title glory

Leighton Town boss Lee Bircham is upbeat ahead of a congested end to the season.

Leighton Town maintain title challenge

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Lee Bircham oversaw another important win on Saturday – with three more matches this week.

Bircham delighted as busy Leighton go top

Lee Bircham is facing up to a packed final few weeks of the season.

Leighton Town face 'unbelievable' schedule

Leighton won again at Bell Close.

Leighton go top with win

Leighton were in great form at Bell Close once again.

Leighton hit Colney for six

Leighton are back at Bell Close on Thursday night.

Leighton secure three more points

Lee Bircham says it will be very much a squad game in the coming weeks.

Crucial week for busy Reds

Leighton Town were winners once again.

Leighton overcome Shefford & Campton

Lee Bircham oversaw another important win on Saturday despite missing key players.

Depleted Leighton overcome Tring

Lee Bircham is pictured before Saturday's game with Ronan Hutchins, who has signed until the end of the season. Photo: Leighton Town FC.

Bircham: 'We weren't at the races'

Sammy Mould at Cottesloe School

Youngest football manager in UK hails sharing inspirational story at school

Bell Close has seen plenty of action over the last week and there's more to come this weekend.

Leighton in pole position

Lee Bircham praised the character of his players.

Penalties agony for Leighton

Leighton Town FC and Leighton Woodside FC will work closer together to create pathways into adult football.

Leighton Town beat Chalfont St Peter in quickly arranged friendly
It was to be a friendlyamidst the freeze as Leighton Town beat Chalfont St Peter 4-1 in a quickly organised game following yet another FA Vase postponement.

Lee Bircham praised his squad after the 8-0 win on Saturday.

L-eight-on hit the goal trail

Gianluca Vialli.

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Leighton pegged back in thriller

Lee Bircham has overseen a great first half of the season. Photo: Simon Gill.

Bircham praises 'first class' Reds

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