Local Report: Non-league football

By Nick Bowler
Sports reporter, BBC Radio Norfolk

The indications are that King's Lynn finally seem to be finding their feet in the Unibond Premier Division.

After a pretty sketchy start to the season, their 4-2 win at Guiseley on Saturday stretched Lynn's unbeaten run to five games - but it did come at a cost.

Gareth Sheldon has been full of goals so far, hitting six in seven games, but the sight of him leaving the ground on crutches gives manager Carl Heggs a real headache.

Time will tell as to the full extent of the injury but he will most certainly be missing from the midweek game against North Ferriby United - probably the FA Cup game this weekend as well - and with fellow striker Anthony Robinson starting a suspension, it leaves them light up front.

Life in Ryman Division One North is sweet for Lowestoft Town at the moment.

The Blues have taken the step up the pyramid in their stride and are currently second in the table after a 3-0 win over Northwood at Crown Meadow.

It's good to see that goals are being shared around, on this occasion Jamie Godbold - a hugely influential player for Lowestoft - netting a brace.

There are a few surprise names at the top end of the Ridgeons Premier Division and it'll be interesting to see if, and how long for, some of the teams can stick the pace.

I'm personally not surprised to see CRC challenging as they are a side who've shown great improvement over the last few seasons.

Norwich United's Darren Coe scores against Histon Reserves

They're basically the academy side of Cambridge United so are full of promising youngsters learning their trade.

However, it is a surprise to see the likes of Stanway Rovers and Debenham LC up there amongst the early front-runners.

Norfolk teams are mostly mid-table at present although it's hoped that Dereham Town, Wroxham and Norwich United will continue to improve.

Norwich United managed an impressive 5-0 win over Histon Reserves at the weekend.

The signs from them are certainly encouraging, although the season could well prove to be a long one for King's Lynn Reserves, who have lost five of their first six games.

In Ridgeons Division One, Diss Town are top - so could The Tangerines finally be on their way back to the top tier? Only time will tell.

HearLocal Report with Nick Bowler,Friday's at 1830 BST on BBC Radio Norfolk.