9 November 2026

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Derby-day delight for Kempston Rovers as they soar above Eagles

A bumper crowd at the Eyrie was treated to a gutsy performance from visitors Kempston Rovers as they did enough to emerge victorious in this feisty local contest...

The battle of Bedford Borough as Rovers face Eagles this weekend

The Battle of Bedford Borough comes to The New Eyrie ground this Saturday as Bedford Town F.C take on Kempston Rovers. A struggling Rovers, sitting 15th in The Evo-Stik South Division One Central...

Wind powers Turbines as Kempston lose to Peterborough

The Turbines came out on top on this blustery day, thanks to three goals from set pieces – two of which were heavily wind assisted. In the first half, Rovers were playing into the wind...

Blues look to return to winning ways at Doncaster this afternoon

Bedford Blues have their fingers crossed for a win against Doncaster at Castle Park in the Greene King IPA Championship this afternoon....

Everything you need to know about attending tonight’s England U20 v Italy in Bedford

The excitement is building and a sell out crowd of 5,000 people will be at tonight's England U20 v Italy at Goldington Road. Here's everything you need to know...

England U20s side feeling strong ahead of facing Italy at Goldington Road

Steve Bates, England's head coach, has named the U20s side that will face Italy at Goldington Road tomorrow night and says they're looking forward to playing in front of a Bedford crowd...

Goldington Road close to sell out for England U20s V Italy

Bedford's Rugby fans who have yet to get their tickets for tomorrow night's England U20s V Italy match at Goldington Road are being told to hurry up, as it's close to selling...

Blues re-sign key quartet for next season

Bedford Blues have started the building process for the 2019/20 Championship season by agreeing new deals for four players from the current squad.

Rovers battle defiantly for a solid away point to Dunstable

Kempston put the disappointment of Saturday’s defeat out of their system with a resilient display at Creasy Park against Dunstable Town.

Rampant Rouslers rout Rovers

Promotion chasing Bromsgrove turn on the class as Kempston Rovers suffered only their second defeat in eleven matches at Bromsgrove Sporting. The hosts continue to put the pressure on the league leaders Peterborough Sports.

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