Match Preview: Alvechurch v Real Bedford
The Pirates travel to Lye Meadow, facing Alvechurch once again. This time, in the Southern League Premier Central. Rob Sinclair’s side will be looking to regain momentum after their 1-0 loss against Leiston. The Pirates are currently just inside the play-off places in 5th.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s fixture:
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Saturday 6th December
Venue: Lye Meadow, Redditch Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7RS
Kick-Off: 3:00pm
TICKETS
You can purchase tickets on the Alvechurch ticketing website. The list of prices can be found below:
Adults (18+): £10
Senior Concessions (65+): £8
Junior Concessions (13-17): £5
HOW TO GET TO LYE MEADOW
From the M42, take M42 to J2, then exit onto A441 towards Redditch. At the roundabout at the end of the dual carriageway, take 2nd exit, B4120 signposted Alvechurch. After approximately 1 mile, the ground is on the right with the car park entrance just before the ground.
THE OPPOSITION
Alvechurch currently sit in 17th, just two places above the relegation zone. In the league, they have managed seven wins, two draws and 10 losses. Alvechurch lost four of their last five, but they did manage an impressive 2-0 home win against Worcester.
The Pirates have travelled to Lye Meadow already this season in the FA Trophy, Alvechurch came out on top. The game finished 1-1, but the Church managed to advance through to the next round on penalties. Theywill be looking to build momentum after their 5-3 away win against Boldmere St Michaels in the Birmingham Senior Cup, last Tuesday.
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 @realbedford on X and Instagram.