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Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

A brace from Jordan Ponticelli and a bullet header from captain, Drew Richardson was enough to confirm back-to-back wins for Real Bedford as they beat Rushall Olympic 3-0 at the Ledger Stadium...

Real Bedford rally for morale-boosting win at Anstey Nomads

Real Bedford once again went a goal down early on, but bounced back to register a much-needed 2-1 Southern League win at Anstey Nomads on Tuesday night (3 November)...

Off colour Real Bedford lose third in a row at struggling Worcester City

Real Bedford are still top of Southern League Premier Central despite a third league loss in a row at struggling Worcester City on Saturday (31 October). Seeing a man sent off midway...

Bedford Town downed by promotion chasing Macclesfield at The Eyrie

Bedford Town were brought back down to Earth with a bump on Saturday (31 October) as they lost 3-0 at home to promotion chasing, Macclesfield at The Eyrie. A brace for Danny Elliott...

Own goal enough as Bedford Town rise into play-off spots with Hednesford win

A 31st-minute own goal from Hednesford captain, George Williams was enough for Bedford Town to win 1-0 and rise to seventh in National League North on Tuesday night (27 October)...

Back-to-back defeats for Real Bedford after home loss to Stourbridge

Real Bedford suffered consecutive defeats in the Southern League for the first time since August 2025 after a 1-0 home loss against mid-table, Stourbridge on Tuesday night (27 October)...

Late penalty seals three away points for Bedford Town at Scarborough

Bedford Town bounced back from FA Cup disappointment in fine style on Saturday (24 October), beating Scarborough Athletic 2-1 away from home to rise to ninth in National League North...

Goalkeeper King sent off as Real Bedford lose unbeaten record at Bishop’s Stortford

Real Bedford goalkeeper, Craig King as well as attacker Jordan Ponticelli were both sent off as Real Bedford lost their Southern League Premier Central unbeaten record with a 3-1 defeat at...

Local Lioness wins ‘Minifootball’ bronze for England at World Cup in Croatia

A local footballer has returned from Croatia with a bronze medal following the four-day Women's 'Minifootball' World Cup as part of an England side making its debut in the six-a-side competition...

Real Bedford remain a point clear after draw with title challengers Bury Town

Real Bedford's single point advantage at the top of Southern League Premier Central remains after the Pirates battled to a 2-2 draw against nearest challengers, Bury Town on Tuesday...