9 November 2026

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Lever and Evans braces secure convincing victory for young Bedford 1st XI against Cambridge

Bedford Hockey Club’s Men’s 1st XI continued their winning run at the weekend, with a 4-1 victory away to Cambridge South; the squad being a blend of youth and experience...

Bedford Ath beat 14-man Northampton Old Scouts to resume winning ways

Bedford Athletic returned to winning ways at home with a 36-28 victory over Northampton Old Scouts at Putnoe Woods. The visitors arrived as league leaders but were blown away...

Eagles fall on the wrong side of seven goal Merthyr thriller

Bedford Town's late comeback from 4-1 down was not enough to seal a dramatic draw against high-flying, Merthyr Town at The Eyrie on Saturday as the Welsh side held on for a 4-3 win...

Real Bedford rise to third with victory at basement club Stamford

Real Bedford leapfrogged two clubs up to third in Southern League Premier Central after three quickfire first half goals helped them to a 3-1 away victory at the division's bottom club, Stamford...

Bedford Blues score fourth straight win with scrappy victory over London Scottish

Bedford Blues secured a fourth straight Champ Rugby win on Friday night (7 November) as Mike Rayer's side picked up maximum points with a 26-7 victory over London Scottish...

“I’m proud of these boys every week” says Bircham as Bedford Town fall to high-flying Kidderminster

Bedford Town manager, Lee Bircham praised his players' efforts and for "running through brick walls" after their five game unbeaten run in National League North came to an end on Tuesday night...

Costin’s record breaking double helps Bedford Hockey Ladies to huge Upminster win

Two goals from Kate Costin helped take Bedford Hockey Club Ladies 1st XI to a resounding 6-0 victory against Upminster on Saturday (1 November), as she broke a first team record...

Bedford and County athletes win silver at National Cross Country Relay Championships

Ethan Gibbs, Fraser Williams and Oliver Henderson of the Under 15 'A' side were the stand out performers at the National Cross Country Relay Championships, winning silver medals...

Real Bedford Women lose out at home to Hashtag in Southern Premier Division

Real Bedford Women fell to a 2-0 home defeat in the Southern Premier Division against Hashtag United Women on Sunday (2 November); the result ending Bedford’s good run at the Ledger Stadium...

Phillips winner helps Bedford Town to another Oxford City triumph

Josh Phillips' 74th minute winner helped Bedford Town continue their fine National League form, as they beat Oxford City for the second time in 11 days, extending their unbeaten run to six games...

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