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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

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

​Reds beaten by Welwyn

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

​Leighton set for a return to action

Previous fairs have been a great success

Nostalgic treat for music lovers comes to Leighton Buzzard

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

​Late drama puts Reds out of Trophy

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

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 kicked off their FA Trophy campaign with a 3-1 win against fellow Bedfordshire-side Kempston Rovers on Saturday.

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

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

Busy summer schedule for Leighton

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

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

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 Town remain firm favourites to secure the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division title – but they’re going to have to come through a packed schedule if they’re to achieve it.

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

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 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'

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

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

L-eight-on hit the goal trail

Leighton pegged back in thriller

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

Bircham praises 'first class' Reds

Lewis Toomey fires home the winning penalty against Fakenham. Photo by Simon Gill.

Reds into Vase fourth round

Leon Lobjoit teases Harpenden's goalkeeper after scoring on Saturday. Photo: Simon Gill.

Bircham: 'We were really good'

Lee Bircham was pleased with his side's display at Saffron Walden.

Bircham delighted as Leighton Town make progress in FA Vase

Lee Bircham says he's happy to commit to the project at Leighton Town.

Boss Bircham commits to Leighton

Xavi Comas saves one of the penalties in Saturday's shoot-out. Photo by Simon Gill.

Xavi stars in Leighton shoot-out win

Lee Bircham took the positives from the draw at Cockfosters.

Leighton boss happy with a point
Boss Lee Bircham was happy to take a point from Leighton Town’s 1-1 draw at Cockfosters on Saturday, admitting his side weren’t at their best.

Bircham purrs after Leighton beat leaders

Leighton Town 'getting better and better' according to boss Bircham

Lee Bircham was delighted with his side's overall performance in the Vase clash.

Leighton boss happy after Vase romp

Lee Bircham didn't want to be harsh on his players despite their first loss of the campaign.

Leighton boss keen to bounce back

Lee Bircham believes Leighton Town can take it up a level.

Leighton Town boss Lee Bircham feels side can improve

Lee Bircham was frustrated with the officials put full of praise for the Leighton Town players.

Frustration for Leighton Town boss Lee Bircham after cup exit at Barking

Lee Bircham was delighted with the 'ugly win'

Leighton boss hails win over Aylesbury Vale

Leighton Town boss Lee Bircham was pleased to win in tough conditions.

Leighton boss hot but happy

Joint men-of-the-match Lewis Toomey (left) and Leon Lobjoit (right) are pictured with match sponsor Bob Blake. Photo: Leighton Town FC.

Leighton hit NINE in FA Cup tie

Bell Close will host Leighton Town's opening game of the season on Tuesday.

Leighton all set for season opener