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Real Bedford's Josh Allen

Allen’s last minute penalty extends Real Bedford’s winning league streak to nine

A 94th-minute penalty from Josh Allen helped save Real Bedford blushes on Tuesday night as Rob Sinclair's side survived a spirited comeback by Leiston to eventually win 3-2...
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A Bedford Athletic player tries to break clear of a tackle against Market Harborough

Bedford Ath edge Market Harborough to make winning start to new season

Bedford Athletic made a winning start to the new season in Regional Two Midlands East with a 35-29 victory against Market Harborough. It was a tough encounter against last season’s runners up...
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A Bedford Town player takes on a Hereford defender at The Eyrie

Late equaliser gifts Bedford Town a big point against leaders Hereford

Reece Evans' 95th-minute equaliser earned Bedford Town a key point against National League North leaders, Hereford in front of a bumper crowd at The Eyrie on Saturday. 1,432 fans were at...
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Real Bedford's Ben Stevens is hounded by two pink-shirted Wingate and Finchley defenders

Wingate and Finchley stun the Pirates as Real Bedford crash out of the FA Trophy

Real Bedford are out of the FA Trophy in the third qualifying round after losing 3-0 at home to Isthmian Premier League side, Wingate and Finchley. A second minute goal from...
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Bedford Blues player crashes into a tackle with two Chinnor players

Bedford Blues humbled on home turf as Chinnor secure famous victory

Bedford Blues suffered back-to-back defeats in the opening two weekends of Champ Rugby for the second consecutive season as they succumbed to a heavy loss against Chinnor...
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Boxer, Michael Stephenson

Michael Stephenson’s Sky Sports boxing debut cancelled at the last minute

Bedford boxing talent, Michael Stephenson must now wait until November for his next fight after his planned debut on Sky Sports was cancelled at the final moment due to an injury to his opponent...
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Four Bedford Blues players in the new away kit in front of the Scrum Bar at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues launch ‘SOS’ campaign to upgrade 116-year old Scrum Bar

The 116-year old Scrum Bar is in need of major renovations, including a new roof and improvement to accessibility, and the Blues have now launched Crowdfunder to help reach their £100,000 target...
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A Real Bedford player and a Stourbridge player chase a ball in their midweek fixture

Eight from eight for Real Bedford as perfect start continues at Stourbridge

Real Bedford's perfect start to the Southern League Premier Central season continued on Tuesday night (22 September) as they battled back from a goal down to defeat Stourbridge...
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Former Bedford Town manager, Lee Bircham sporting all blue

A potential Eyrie return for Bircham as Bedford’s clubs find out next FA Cup opponents

Bedford boasts two clubs in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time ever, with both Bedford Town and Real Bedford now just two games away from the main draw...
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Rhys Badman fires a shot at goal for Bedford Hockey Club

Hockey season resumes with Bedford securing multiple wins

There was a fair degree of success across Bedford Hockey Club’s fourteen adult squads at the weekend, with just a few disappointments. The Men’s 1st XI built on last weekend’s victory with a 3-1..
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