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All the latest Bedford football news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in sport in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

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Bedford Town's George Moncur holds off a challenge from a pink-shirted Wingate and Finchley defender

Bedford Town gain favourable FA Cup draw but face midweek replay first

Bedford Town will face another step three Isthmian Premier League club at home in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup, should they get past Tuesday night's third qualifying round replay...
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Stock image of Bedford Town's Junior Gyamfi contemplating his next pass

Bedford Town face away replay following FA Cup draw against Wingate and Finchley

Bedford Town are in the hat for Monday's FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw, but were unable to break down ten-man Wingate and Finchley in the third qualifying round, drawing 2-2...
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Sam Cartwright of Real Bedford FC

Real Bedford out of the FA Cup after seven-goal thriller at Chesham

Real Bedford's FA Cup run is over for another season after falling on the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller at National League South side Chesham United in the third qualifying round...
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A Real Bedford Women's player gathers the ball at the Ledger Stadium against Tottenham

Real Bedford to rack up over 1,000 miles in the next month following Women’s National League Cup draw

Real Bedford will be keeping an eye on the ever increasing fuel prices, as their Women's side have been rewarded for finishing top of their Women's National League Cup preliminary group...
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Real Bedford's Josh Allen

Allen’s last minute penalty extends Real Bedford’s winning league streak to nine

A 94th-minute penalty from Josh Allen helped save Real Bedford blushes on Tuesday night as Rob Sinclair's side survived a spirited comeback by Leiston to eventually win 3-2...
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A Bedford Town player takes on a Hereford defender at The Eyrie

Late equaliser gifts Bedford Town a big point against leaders Hereford

Reece Evans' 95th-minute equaliser earned Bedford Town a key point against National League North leaders, Hereford in front of a bumper crowd at The Eyrie on Saturday. 1,432 fans were at...
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Real Bedford's Ben Stevens is hounded by two pink-shirted Wingate and Finchley defenders

Wingate and Finchley stun the Pirates as Real Bedford crash out of the FA Trophy

Real Bedford are out of the FA Trophy in the third qualifying round after losing 3-0 at home to Isthmian Premier League side, Wingate and Finchley. A second minute goal from...
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A Real Bedford player and a Stourbridge player chase a ball in their midweek fixture

Eight from eight for Real Bedford as perfect start continues at Stourbridge

Real Bedford's perfect start to the Southern League Premier Central season continued on Tuesday night (22 September) as they battled back from a goal down to defeat Stourbridge...
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Former Bedford Town manager, Lee Bircham sporting all blue

A potential Eyrie return for Bircham as Bedford’s clubs find out next FA Cup opponents

Bedford boasts two clubs in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time ever, with both Bedford Town and Real Bedford now just two games away from the main draw...
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George Moncur and Louie Kudiabor wait in the centre circle to kick off the game against Spalding

Bedford Town earn landmark victory to advance in the FA Cup

Bedford Town have reached the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time since the 09/10 season following Saturday's 2-1 home victory over King’s Lynn Town...
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