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Real Bedford squeeze past step five Harleston to progress in FA Cup

Real Bedford were put to the test against step five opposition in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday before eventually progressing after a 2-1 victory at Harleston Town...

Allen and Ponticelli in the goals as Real Bedford fight back for seventh straight win

Josh Allen's eighth goal of the season and a fourth for Jordan Ponticelli ensured Real Bedford's 100% run in Southern League Premier Central continued with a battling 2-1 win against Redditch...

Bedford Town lose winning streak at promoted Spalding United

Bedford Town's winning run in National League North is over after a 2-1 loss at newly promoted Spalding United on Saturday (12 September). A goal either side of half-time from Spalding's...

Four in row for high flying Eagles as Bedford Town score last minute winner at Worksop

Bedford Town are now fifth in National League North after Finley Wilkinson's winner in the first minute of injury time secured a fourth straight victory at Worksop Town on Tuesday...

Bedford’s clubs learn FA Cup opponents after second qualifying round draw

Both Bedford Town and Real Bedford learned of their opponents for the FA Cup second qualifying round draw that took place on Monday lunchtime (7 September). Bedford Town enter...

Gyamfi goal gives Bedford Town third win in a week against struggling Radcliffe

Bedford Town made it three wins on the bounce on Saturday (5 September) as they beat struggling, Radcliffe 1-0 at The Eyrie. Junior Gyamfi's only goal after 37 minutes was enough...

Real Bedford coast into the next round of the FA Cup

Real Bedford are through to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup after a comfortable 4-1 win over Southern League Central Division One side, Royston Town on Saturday (5 September)...

Moncur strike seals back-to-back bank holiday wins for Bedford Town

Bedford Town sealed the perfect bank holiday weekend with a 1-0 away win at bottom club AFC Telford, climbing to tenth in National League North. George Moncur's third-minute strike...

Real Bedford survive Leighton scare to maintain perfect Southern League start

Real Bedford made it six wins from six in Southern League Premier Central on bank holiday Monday (31 August), but were given an almighty scare by visiting Leighton Town in what was...

Bedford Town survive lightning strike to beat Spennymoor at The Eyrie

An 18-minute delay for torrential rain and an apparent lightning strike did little to dampen the spirits of home fans at The Eyrie as Bedford Town posted their second win of the season against Spennymoor...