Match Preview: Derby County Women vs Real Bedford Women
Real Bedford Women are back in action against Derby County Women, with the FAWNL Southern Premier Division campaign only two weeks away. So far in pre-season, Charlie Bill’s side have won away matches against AFC Sudbury and Cambridge United before a home defeat against Fulham last weekend.
The match against Derby County will be played at the Don Amott Arena and will kick-off at 2:00pm.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s game.
Match Details
Date: Sunday 3rd August
Venue: Don Amott Arena, Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9FB.
Kick-Off: 2:00pm
Tickets
Entry is free for both home and away supporters on Sunday.
How to Get to the Don Amott Arena
After taking the M1 northbound, exit at Junction 25. From here, take the A52 towards Nottingham/Derby before following your SatNav to Mickleover and Station Road.
There is limited on-site parking, which is typically £3. If you arrive late and there is no on-site parking left, you’ll be able to find a spot on Station Road’s residential streets, which are only a short walk to the stadium.
The Opposition
This is the first tier three side we will play during pre-season. Derby finished ninth in the Northern Premier Division last season, finishing on 21 points after 22 games. This included six wins, three draws and 13 defeats.
Their top goalscorer in the league was Chene Muir, who scored seven goals in 15 matches, meaning she was awarded the club’s Young Player of the Season.
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.
AFC Wimbledon Opener Two Weeks Away
On Tuesday 15th July, we announced Real Bedford Women’s fixtures for the 2025/26 season.
Our first game at tier three sees us travel to AFC Wimbledon on Sunday 17th August. You can view the full fixture list, including cup games, here.
