Three days after the dramatic opening day victory against AFC Wimbledon, Real Bedford Women are back in action. The Pirates travel to Cambridge United in their first group stage game of the FAWNL Cup. This is one of three matches they will play in Group L, with clashes against Norwich City and Peterborough United to come.

The match against Cambridge United will be played at the Premier Plus Stadium and kick-off at 7:45pm.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday’s game.

Match Details

Date: Wednesday 20th August
Venue: St Neots Town FC, The Premier Plus Stadium, Loves Farm House, St Neots, St. Neots PE19 6SL.
Kick-Off: 7:45pm

Tickets

Ticket prices for Wednesday’s cup clash can be found below. Supporters will have to pay on the gate.

Adults: £5
U18: Free

How to Get to The Premier Plus Stadium

There is car parking available at the Premier Plus Stadium, but there are only 80 spaces, so supporters should arrive early to give themselves the best chance of securing a spot.

Supporters should take the A428 towards St Neots and exit at the B1428. From here, follow the signs for Rowley Park and eventually turn left onto Kester Way, where you will locate the stadium.

The Opposition

Last season, we faced Cambridge United three times in all competitions. After drawing 0-0 at home in September, we lost 3-1 to the U’s in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup a month later.

Bill’s side got revenge in February 2025, beating Cambridge 2-1 in the league. A first-half brace from Leyla O’Brien secured a huge three points for the Pirates in the title race. Wednesday’s opponents finished ninth in the FAWNL Division One South East.

They started their 2025/26 campaign with a 2-1 defeat away at Fulham. Kimberley Farrow equalised for the U’s in the first-half, but Ellie Olds scored the winner in the 90th minute for the hosts.

FAWNL Cup Format Explained

We have been placed in Group L of the FAWNL Cup, alongside Cambridge United, Norwich City and Peterborough United.

There are 22 groups in total, with the group winners joined by the 10 best runners-up in the first knockout round that starts on Sunday 19th October. The remaining 12 runners-up and the 20 best third-placed teams will compete in the Plate knockout stage.

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.