9 November 2026

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Bedford Hockey Club gather impressive medal haul over summer

Fourteen-year-old Bedford Hockey Club youngster, Florence Miller, can be very proud of her recent Futures Cup participation. Florence, and her Girl’s Under 15s team, Saxon Tigers, put on a Gold...

Corby draw raises Bedford Town FC’s spirits as they head to Barton today

A game of two halves has never been a more appropriate term than in this outing for the Eagles, who were down and out at half time, but made a second half comeback to share the points on...

Kempston Rovers wilt in the sun at home to St. Neots

St. Neots arrived at Hillgrounds on Monday (26 Aug) to face a Rovers side, unchanged from two days previously in the FA Cup at Gorleston. The Saints ultimately capitalised on two mistakes...

Gareth keeps Kempston Rovers on the hunt for the FA Cup

A first half Gareth Hunt goal was enough to separate the teams in this FA Cup tie. Kempston Rovers progressed to the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup for fifth successive season with...

Quick exit from FA Cup for Bedford Town FC

The Emirates FA Cup came to town on Saturday as the Eagles entered and exited the competition at the preliminary round. A single goal from a determined Deeping Rangers meant it'll...

Season opener sees Wroxham put Bedford Ladies through their paces

Bedford Ladies Football Club got their new season underway last Sunday at Bedford Town's home, the Bright Management Eyrie. Bedford Ladies and Girls Club joined the Bedford Town family...

Rugby returns to Goldington Road tonight for first match in 118 days

The sound of cheers will return to Goldington Road as Bedford Blues play their first match at the ground in 118 days tonight. Well, that's the plan anyway, but nearby rivals won't let that happen easily...

Kempston let first half lead slip as Daventry Town fight back

Kempston travelled to Daventry for this fixture naming the same match day squad from Saturday’s opening day win over Didcot Town. The game was in its infancy when the first moment...

Winning streak comes to an end as Bedford Town fold at Berkhampstead

All good things come to an end the saying goes, and that could certainly be said of Bedford Town's five match winning streak. Things went badly wrong as the team...

Bedford Town get season and promotion campaign underway

After weeks of preseason training and matches, and assembling a strong squad of players, you never actually know how things will go until you take to the pitch for the first match of the season. The Bedford Town...

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