On The Road Again…
Your tour guide to; Bedford Town
Quick facts
Founded in 1989 after the original club was wound up in 1982
Nickname The Eagles
Home Colours All blue with white trim
Last season, they were 8/22 Southern League D1 Central
Last time we were here Rovers won 1-0 in November
Historic/competitive rivalries Hitchin Town, Cambridge City, St Neots Town
Stadium The Eyrie, on the outskirts of Cardington
Entry price Adults £9, Concession (with ID) £6 – although not specified what counts as concession. 10-15yr olds £ 3 and under 10s are FREE plus don’t forget your £1 for car parking
Post code for your Satnav MK44 3LW
Miles for this game 9.6 mile round trip
Total miles so far this season 749.6 before today

Town have climbed to twelfth place in the table after, by most accounts, a scrappy one nil win at Barton at the weekend, the only goal coming from the spot. Bedford have scored five goals in their last five league games, accruing eight points in that time. Two local away wins at Arlesey and Barton proving to be the recent highlights. Bedford have recorded fourteen different goal scorers this season so far, only one of whom has more than two goals.

Kempston’s current form in the league is impressive – 13 points from a possible 15 since the late defeat at Hartley Witney, only a late goal on Saturday stopped it being five straight wins. The team will welcome back Ben Shepherd, after the midfielder served his one match ban for five yellow cards. Sam Macrae has been sent out on loan in a bid to gain match fitness.
This is only the second occasion that Kempston have travelled to The Eyrie for a league game, last season’s crowd of 169 was well short of Bedford’s average crowd last season. The Nuts on Tour will be looking to make their voices heard again. Here’s to a good game!

Basic directions;
Take the A421 and head away from Bedford, toward Cambridge. Take the exit to Sandy A603. At the roundabout, take the exit toward Sandy, A603. The entrance to the ground is the first left turning after the roundabout. You can park in the layby on the right as you turn for free, if you can find the space. Otherwise, pay your pound and follow the directions of the car park attendants.