The Eagles drew 0-0 with Walthamstow in a tight affair at the Eyrie, with the tie going to a Tuesday night replay.
Either side could have won the match, but the chances were not put away and there will be a replay at Wadham Lodge tomorrow night for a place in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Carl Mensah had the best chance early on for Walthamstow, but he saw his header go wide. There were other chances, but the visitors just couldn’t find the net.
Bedford had their opportunities to ramp up the pressure but good chances for Archie McClelland and Adam Watkins were not converted, leaving the half time score at 0-0.
The Eagles immediately had a good chance after half time. A corner was whipped in and Alex Collard’s flick on found Lewis Green, but he couldn’t finish as the ball went out for a goal kick.
Bedford had another great chance to take the lead on the hour mark. Archie McClelland received the ball after the Stow defence failed to clear and his effort was saved by Matthew Nolan in the Walthamstow goal.
It was a very even game. It was end to end stuff and peak Emirates FA Cup football, with two good sides battling it out for a spot in the next round to see who would come out on top.
Louis Walsh and Adam Watkins had half-chances for Bedford before the end, but it was not enough as the game finished 0-0.
The winner of Tuesday night’s replay will host Gorleston of the Isthmian League North in the second qualifying round, with the game taking place on the weekend of 16th and 17th September.
Words by Zac Neal
