Match Preview: Hitchin Town vs Real Bedford

17 Jul

A pre-season trip to Hitchin Town is the next test for Rob Sinclair’s side, as preparations for the 2025/26 campaign continue. The Pirates have won their first two friendlies since returning to action, beating Corby Town 3-1 and AFC Welwyn 7-1.

The match against Hitchin Town will be played at Top Field and kick-off at 3:00pm.

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

Match Details

Date: Saturday 19th July 2025
Venue: Top Field, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 1NU.
Kick-Off: 3:00pm.

Tickets

Tickets are available to buy on Hitchin’s club website here. The list of prices can be found below:

Adults: £10
Concession (60-79): £6
Teenagers: £3
Children Under 13 accompanying an adult: £1
Senior over 80: FREE (but must obtain a ticket for ground entry)

Hitchin strongly advise supporters to purchase tickets online, but they do operate a Match Day ticket window, which will be open from 13:30 to 15:15. Only card payments are accepted. The prices for ticket sales on the day can be found below:

Adults: £12
Concession (60-79): £8
Teenagers: £4
Children Under 13 accompanying an adult: £2
Senior over 80: FREE (but must obtain a ticket from the Ticket Office for ground entry).

How to Get to Top Field

You can get to Top Field via the A1 and the M1. From both routes, you’ll eventually turn right onto Fishponds Road, where you’ll find the ground 100 yards on the left.

Registered Blue Badge Holders can contact Hitchin Town at least 48 hours before the game by emailing parking@hitchintownfc.club and requesting a space. A suitable parking space will then be allocated to supporters (subject to availability).

There is also on-street parking within a 5 to 10 minute walk of the ground, and a car park within 15 minutes’ walking distance of the ground (Bancroft, SG5 1PP).

The Opposition

Hitchin Town were relegated from step three last season, finishing on 34 points after 42 games. Michael Jones, who was appointed as first-team manager in November 2024, will be looking to secure an instant return to the Southern League Premier Central.

They have already played Barnet, Luton Town Under-21s and MK Dons during pre-season. Most recently, they lost 6-0 to League Two side MK Dons at Top Field.

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.