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Haverhill Rovers Suffer Home Defeat Against Fakenham Town

By

Karen McGinn
23 March 2026, 5:20 pm

Haverhill Rovers FC lost 3-1 to Fakenham Town on Saturday, 21 March 2026, during an away match in Fakenham, Norfolk. The result at the Clipbush Park ground brought an end to a four-game winning streak for the local team in the Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division.

Valter De Rocha scored two goals for the home side, while the Rovers struggled to maintain their recent momentum. According to match records, this defeat follows a successful month where the club secured victories against teams from Stowmarket, Great Yarmouth, Ely, and Heacham.

The club is currently managed by Ben Cowling, who led the team to a league title and promotion last season. Haverhill Rovers was originally founded in 1886 and currently plays its home games at a community stadium that can hold up to 3,000 people.

Before this weekend, the team sat in fourth place in the league table with 15 wins from 24 matches. Residents can support the team at their next fixture against Ipswich Wanderers, which takes place on Saturday, 4 April 2026.

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