A Look back at Tuesday Night Classics from McMullen Park
As we look ahead towards another Tuesday night game at McMullen Park, here are some of the standout moments from previous midweek games at the home of The Pirates.
Real Bedford Vs MK Irish (1-0)
The first game of the competitive season for Real Bedford came on a warm Tuesday evening back in August. With 362 fans packing out the ground, Joey Evans scored his first of many crucial goals for The Pirates late on to seal the win on the opening day for Rob Sinclair’s side.
Real Bedford Vs FC Clacton (4-1)
Just a week on from the league win over MK Irish, FC Clacton made the trip cross county to Real Bedford for McMullen Park’s first FA Cup game in decades. Having drawn on the road three days prior, The Pirates produced a monumental response, including a spectacular opening goal from Charlie Smith.
Real Bedford Vs Potton United (3-1)
Real Bedford produced an electrifying start to this match, with The Pirates bagging two goals in the opening 3 minutes. Courtesy of Ben Stevens and Tom Hitchcock. A towering header towards the end of the first half from defender Ollie Swain gave McMullen Park a lot to cheer about in the opening 45 minutes under the lights.
Real Bedford Vs Cockfosters (2-1)
Just days after Archie Jones’ heroics against Cockfosters at the end of 2023, the sides met once more under the lights at McMullen Park in a Gladwish Challenge Trophy game. This time it was the brilliance of Joey Evans who bagged a brace to secure the win for Rob Sinclair’s men marking a positive start to 2024.
Archie Jones bagging the winner in the last Real Bedford game of 2023
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ABOUT REAL BEDFORD FC
Real Bedford FC is a non-league football club based in Bedford. Acquired by Peter McCormack in 2021, he set the ambitious goal of getting the team into the football league. After rebranding as Real Bedford, they won a league and cup double in their first season and have been promoted to the Spartan South Midlands Premier League.
The club prides itself on its strong and growing community ties and dedication to developing local talent. With a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, Real Bedford FC aims to create opportunities for aspiring footballers and promote the sport's growth within the Bedford region.
