Match Focus: Real Bedford Cup Double Header
Real Bedford Men’s team will face Biggleswade United on Saturday in the Isuzu FA Vase (3pm KO), as Real Bedford Ladies host Billericay Town in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup on Sunday (1pm KO)
Match Preview
With a win against Biggleswade already under their belt this season, The Pirates will be looking to continue their fine form in this competition after their 5-0 away win over MK Irish in the last round.
Real Bedford Ladies come into the game on a 11 game win streak, but face their toughest opponents yet in Billericay Town who currently play two leagues above The Pirates.
Tickets
Tickets are available here in advance on the website for both games as well as at the gate. As always, U19s can come to Real Bedford matches for free.
Livestream
We are delighted to announce that both games will have audio commentary provided via the social channels on X. Head to our profile on the day to tune in!
Food and Drink
The clubhouse will be open before the game, at half-time and after the final whistle, with a range of food and drink available.
Bitcoin Meet-up
Peter McCormack is joined by Robert Breedlove for another pre-game bitcoin meet-up! Gates will be open from 11:30am with the meet-up gathering at midday for a 12:30pm start. Beer, soft drinks, and pizza will be provided.
Merchandise
Merchandise will also be for sale in the club shop. There will be a separate match day programme for both games, the first time that has occured in the clubs history.
Parking/Transport
We are entering into an agreement with Bedford Town, Biggleswade FC, and the adjacent meat processing business (Dunbia) to manage car parking. The aims are to ensure visitor safety and maximise available parking. There are costs associated with this, we are therefore going to charge visitors £1 per car for the 2023/24 season. This is the minimum level required to meet our immediate needs.
Both bus routes 72 and 73 to Biggleswade also run services to the ground at regular intervals from Bedford Bus Station. For more travel information, look on the Real Bedford website.
Dogs
We are a dog-friendly club, but we advise owners always to keep their pets on the lead when inside the ground.
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.
