Match Preview: AFC Bournemouth v Real Bedford Women
The Pirates hit the road to face AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in what promises to be a special occasion.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, BH7 7AF
Kick-Off: 2:00pm
TICKETS
Tickets are available to purchase via the club’s online ticketing website here. Ticket prices are below:
Adult - £7
Over 65 - £5
Under 16 - £5
Youth (16-17) £5.00
Young Adult (18-20)
Student £5.00
Ambulant Disabled - £5
Disabled JC - £5
HOW TO GET TO The Vitality Stadium
Follow the A338 towards Bournemouth. The ground is situated on the left of the A338 on the outskirts of town. You should be able to spot the tops of the ground floodlights on the left. Otherwise, leave the A338 via the slip road signposted by Kings Park/Football traffic.
You will then reach a small roundabout and take the second exit into Kings Park Drive. The entrance to the stadium and car park are down this road on the left.
THE OPPOSITION
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, Steve Cuss stepped down as manager to focus on his CST role. Helen Bleazard took charge on an interim basis and, after a strong start that saw the team top after four games, was appointed permanently. The team’s 60-game unbeaten league run ended on 18 February 2026 with a 1-0 loss at Oxford.
The Cherries are currently third in the table; Bournemouth come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 5-1 home win against AFC Wimbledon, so they’ll aim to continue their current momentum.
FOLLOW THE MATCH ON SOCIAL MEDIA
If you can’t make the game, you can follow the match via our official X and Instagram accounts. A match report will also be posted on the club website, detailing the key moments in the game.
Follow @RBFCWomen on X and @realbedfordwomen on Instagram.
