Real Bedford Women travel to the Dripping Pan on Sunday 11th October as the Pirates look to build on last weekend’s victory at Plymouth Argyle in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division.

Real Bedford sit fifth with nine points from six league matches, three points ahead of eighth-placed Lewes. With the hosts unbeaten in their last three league games, another competitive afternoon awaits the Pirates.

MATCH DETAILS

Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

Kick-Off: 2pm

Venue: The Dripping Pan, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XA

TICKETS

Travelling supporters can purchase tickets through Lewes’ official ticket page

• Adult: £15

• Concession: £11

• Under 16s: FREE when accompanied by an adult

OPPOSITION FOCUS

Lewes have collected six points from their opening six league fixtures, recording one win, three draws and two defeats. The Rooks have scored six goals and conceded eight, leaving them eighth heading into the weekend.

Their recent league form has been encouraging. A 1-1 home draw with AFC Bournemouth was followed by a 3-0 victory over Cheltenham Town, before they earned a point from a goalless draw at Portsmouth last Sunday.

Those results mean Lewes have kept consecutive league clean sheets. They are also unbeaten at the Dripping Pan in the league this season, having drawn with Hashtag United and Bournemouth before overcoming Cheltenham. Real Bedford will therefore need to end that home record to take all three points. 

The Rooks finished fifth in the Southern Premier Division last season, collecting 37 points from 22 matches. Their record of 12 wins, one draw and nine defeats placed them one position above the Pirates, with seven points separating the sides. 

Lewes won both league meetings between the clubs last season.

The Pirates suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Dripping Pan on 31st August 2025, before Lewes secured a 2-1 victory in the return fixture at the Ledger Stadium on 25th January.

GETTING TO the Dripping Pan

Address: The Dripping Pan, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XA.

By car and parking

There is no dedicated club car park, but the council-operated Mountfield Road car park is beside the ground. Other nearby options include Lewes Station, Friars Walk and Brook Street.

Supporters should allow time to find a space and check the restrictions and charges at their chosen car park. 

By public transport

Lewes railway station is approximately three to five minutes’ walk from the Dripping Pan, with services from London, Brighton, Eastbourne and Seaford.

Local buses also serve the station and town centre, both within walking distance of the ground. Check Sunday timetables before setting off.

FOLLOW THE MATCH

Can’t make it to Lewes? You can follow the action live via our X account, with key match updates throughout the afternoon. Half-time and full-time updates will also be shared across all our social media channels.

A full match report will be available on the website shortly after the final whistle, while match highlights will be uploaded to our YouTube channel in the days following the fixture.

Follow @realbedfordwomen on Instagram and @RBFCWomen on X.