Pirates held level at Creasey Park
A late goal from Dunstable Town saw Real Bedford settle for a draw under the Tuesday Night Lights. Despite first-half efforts from Joey Evans and Eddie Corbit, Dunstable did enough to secure a point out of the league fixture heading into a crucial few weeks for Rob Sinclair's men.
Bedford did manage to secure an early lead. An Eddie Corbit shot from range was parried by Sean Locks-Hart, but only as far as Joey Evans, who forced a save from the keeper but tapped in the rebound for the first goal of the evening.
Chances then continued to fall for The Pirates without being able to increase the lead whilst, at the other end of the field, a quick passing triangle allowed Josh Hatton to shoot. The youngster took the opportunity well burying it past McGregor to level proceedings.
Just before halftime, Real Bedford regained the lead. After Josh Setchell floated a ball into the box towards Joey Evans, the Dunstable keeper and defender came together, causing Locks-Hart to spill the ball into the path of Corbit, who smashed it into the roof of the net at the back post for his first goal in eight months.
Second Half
The chances continued to rain down for The Pirates as they looked to close out their lead in the second 45. However, shots from Ben Stevens and Joey Evans, as well as a missed chance for Archie Jones late on, were all unable to find the back of the net.
Instead of increasing the lead, Dunstable scored late to get a point out of the fixture. A long floated ball off a free-kick inside Bedford's half found the back post. The Pirates cleared the chance but only as far as Joe Reynolds, who struck the ball clean, rifling it into the bottom left.
With a point in the bag and minutes left on the clock, Dunstable shut up shop as Real Bedford threw everything towards finding a winning goal. However, it seemed too little, too late, keeping the scores level at the final whistle.
Real Bedford now face MK Irish in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday at the Irish Centre. Fans outside the UK can watch the game here.
RBFC: McGregor, Longden, Corbit, Wood ©, Richardson, Smith, Setchell (Gordon 89’), Watkins, Evans, Stevens, Agemoh-Davies (Jones 78’)
Unused Subs: J.Ducket, Knight, Hitchcock
Dunstable Town 2 - 2 Real Bedford
5th March, 2024
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Location: Creasey Park
