Real Bedford completed a perfect bank holiday weekend with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Stotfold to keep up the early season pace towards the top of Southern League Central Division One.
Second half goals for Joey Evans – his fourth in two days – and Josh Setchell earnt all three points for Rob Sinclair’s side who temporarily go top of the league ahead of Flackwell Heath’s fixture at Aylesbury United on Tuesday.
Real didn’t have it all their own way at the JSJ Stadium, at least not to the extent they did on Saturday, as Stotfold held on resolutely until early into the second half until they conceded a penalty.
Joey Evans was on hand to slot it home, and when Josh Setchell doubled the lead with an excellent strike with ten minutes to go, the three points were secured and heading home to Bedford.
The fact that Stotfold didn’t have a shot on goal until the 85th minute spoke volumes as the Real Bedford defence, again, had a relatively simple afternoon with McGregor in the Pirates’ goal not called upon to make a save.
Manager, Rob Sinclair commended his team for their performances over the bank holiday weekend.
“With a tough schedule in terms of two games in quick succession, we’re delighted to get the six points”, said Sinclair.
“But more importantly, the performances were superb so really pleased for the boys.”
Due to their opening round FA Cup defeat against St Neots, Real Bedford now have a fortnight’s break before returning to action in the first qualifying round of the FA Trophy where they travel to Walthamstow of the Isthmian League North.
They do not return to league action until 14th September as they travel to Leverstock Green.
