THE GAME
Bedford Town v Hednesford Town
Enterprise National League North
The Eyrie, Meadow Lane, Cardington, Bedford MK44 3LW
Tuesday 27th October, Kick Off 7.45pm
THE PITMEN
Hednesford’s 2-0 win over Spalding last Saturday was their fourth on the run, the first time they had achieved the feat in the league since April when they beat Prescot Cables, FC United, Morpeth and Cleethorpes.
Ahkeem Rose’s goal was his fourth of the season and moved him level with Jamie Cooke while Will Merry’s first goal for the club saw him become the 12th Pitman to find the net in 2026/27.
The win moved The Pitmen up to sixth place with 21 points from 13 games moving them closer to Oxford City, Macclesfield and Kings Lynn who all dropped points.
Saturday also saw the return of George Langston, Omari Sterling-James and Lenni Cirino to the squad and after the game Manager Kelvin Davis said he was pleased with the result and the mentality of the group.
THE OPPOSITION
Bedford go into the game in ninth place in the league with 19 points from 12 games following Saturday’s 2-1 win at Scarborough, their third win on the road this season to go with four defeats.
At home The Eagles have played just five games so far in 2026 winning three, drawing one and losing one. That lone defeat came on their first home game of the season when Darlington beat them 3-2.
Their latest outing at the Eyrie saw a 1-1 draw with league leaders Hereford while the three victories have come against Buxton (2-1), Spennymoor (3-1) and Radcliffe (1-0).
Town’s leading scorer is George Moncur. The former Spurs and West Ham midfielder has nine goals in all competitions – four in the league and five in the FA Cup with five of his total coming from the penalty spot.
Hednesford striker Jonny Edwards is on a season long loan at Bedford and he was recently joined by former Pitman Manny Duku who is playing for the 27th club in his career after signing from Eastleigh.
LEAGUE FORM (LAST SIX GAMES)
HTFC: W W W W L W – 15 points.
BTFC: W L D L W W – 10 points.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS
In league games Hednesford have visited Bedford on three occasions, all in the Southern Premier League.
The Pitmen suffered two defeats in 2009/10 and 20210/11 but 3-0 on their last visit in 2022/23 with goals from Kyle Bennett, Riley O’Sullivan and James McQuilkin.
MATCHDAY DETAILS
Bedford play at The Eyrie which has a capacity of 3,000 with 300 seats on a first come, first served basis and cover for 1,000 spectators. An artificial pitch was installed in 2024 and their home kit is all blue.
Admission prices for league games this season at Bedford are as follows:
Adults £16 in advance, £18 at the turnstiles
Concessions & U21s: £12 in advance, £14 at the turnstiles
10-17 years old: £6 in advance, £8 at the turnstiles
U10s free in advance, £2 at the turnstiles but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Tickets can be bought in advance online via the Bedford website.
The club supply a printed matchday programme priced at £3.
There is parking at the stadium for 120 cars at £1 per car with overflow parking nearby at Dunbia for a further 130 cars. Seasonal summer parking is also available at the back of the ground on a grassed area.
NEXT UP
Saturday 31st October, Enterprise National League North, Chester (A), kick-off 3pm.
Coach travel is available for both the Bedford and Chester games via Fanbase at £15.
