9 November 2026

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Bedford Town vs Stourbridge : Everything you need to know ahead of the biggest game of the season

Lee Bircham's Bedford Town are one game and one point away from achieving a league title that would have been a pipe dream back in August after a run of 9 wins in 11 league games...

Goldington Road set to welcome Men’s rugby league as Bedford Tigers host Eastern Rhinos

There's a sporting first taking place in Bedford this weekend as Goldington Road - home of Bedford Blues - welcomes a Men's rugby league match to its turf for the first time with Bedford Tigers...

Bedford’s Roisin Scanlon adds to trophy cabinet with Scottish Women’s Open triumph

One of Bedford's brightest golf stars has added to a growing trophy cabinet with a stunning five-shot victory at the Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open Championship held at Royal Troon...

Bedford Town one point from the title after Lobjoit winner at Hitchin

Bedford Town are just one point away from a special title at step three after a 9th win in 11 league games at Hitchin Town kept them three points clear of Kettering Town in Southern League Premier Central...

Real Bedford bring up a century of points with late Dunstable win

Real Bedford sealed their home campaign with another victory - their 32nd of the season - with a late 3-1 victory over AFC Dunstable at the Ledger Stadium on Easter Monday...

Bedford Town take one step closer to the title with tight Stratford triumph

Bedford Town have taken another step towards a famous Southern League title after holding on to beat play-off chasing Stratford Town 2-1 at The Eyrie on Saturday (19 April), with goals for...

Bedford Blues hold off late Ealing surge to seal famous win

Bedford Blues remain second in the Championship, and add another famous victory to another wonderful season, after withstanding a barrage of late pressure to beat league leaders, Ealing...

Real Bedford cement champion status with win at Leighton Town

Real Bedford confirmed their status as the best side in Southern League Central Division One, eventually overcoming Leighton Town 4-1 at Bell Close, adding to their monumental goal...

Bedford Blues travel to champions elect in hope of holding on to second place

Challenges don't come much tougher than travelling to the home of Ealing; the champions elect are well on their way to a third Championship title in four years and next up are the visit...

Breaking News: Bedford Town FC and Real Bedford FC merger is off

The proposed merger between Bedford Town and Real Bedford has been called off with sources close to the Bedford Independent saying that the merger is now "dead" with "next to no chance"...

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