After two consecutive victories against AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United to start the season, Charlie Bill’s side suffered a 4-1 defeat to Cheltenham Town on Sunday 24th August. The result leaves them with three points after two games in the FAWNL Southern Premier Division.

The match against Lewes will be played at the Dripping Pan and kick-off at 2:00pm.

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

Match Details

Date: Sunday 31st August
Venue: The Dripping Pan, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XA
Kick-Off: 2:00pm

Tickets

Ticket prices for the match can be found below. You can purchase tickets on Lewes’ website here.

Adults: £14
Concessions (Age 65+, Students, People with disabilities): £10
Children Under 16: Free

How to Get to The Dripping Pan

Lewes have an in-depth guide on their website about how to get to the Dripping Pan here. They advise supporters to travel to the ground via public transport to reduce congestion in and around the ground. The stadium is a one-minute walk away from Lewes train station.

For supporters travelling by car, they should follow the A1 before joining the A27 towards Lewes. From here, turn right at the first traffic lights and follow the road until you reach a mini-roundabout by the Swan pub and turn left. Finally, go straight over the mini-roundabout into Mountfield Road, where you’ll find the ground on your right-hand side.

Parking is limited on matchdays, with a pay and display car park directly outside the Dripping Pan (operating 9am-5pm Monday to Saturday).

The Opposition

Lewes have picked up four points from their first two FAWNL Southern Premier Division matches. In the middle of their two league matches, they also picked up an impressive 2-1 away win against Fulham in the FAWNL Cup Group Stage.

The opening day of the season saw Lewes draw 0-0 against Watford at the Dripping Pan. Both sides had chances, but the two defences ultimately came out on top. Most recently, the Rooks picked up three points at Exeter City, winning 2-1. Leah Lane and Rebekah Trewhitt scored first-half goals for the away team to secure their first victory of the 2025/26 season.

Lewes finished sixth in the third tier last season under Nat Lawrence. Emma Byrne was appointed as the new manager in July and will be keen to improve on the previous campaign.

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.