Match Preview: Real Bedford Women vs Norwich City
Next up for the Pirates is an FAWNL Cup match against Norwich City at the Ledger Stadium.
We started our Group L campaign with a 2-1 victory against Cambridge United, and a win against the Canaries would put us on the brink of qualification for the first knockout stage of the competition.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Sunday 7th September
Venue: Ledger Stadium, McMullen Park, Meadow Lane, Bedford, MK44 3LW.
Kick-Off: 2:00pm
TICKETS
This season, we've frozen ticket prices when bought online in advance. Adults are just £6, concessions £4, and kids go free. On the day, prices rise to £8 for adults, £6 for concessions, and £2 for kids. Book early and save.
Advance tickets are available to buy on the club website here. The list of advance prices can be found below:
General Admission: £6
Concession: £4
Child (U18): Free
Ticket prices on the day can be found below:
General Admission: £8
Concession: £6
Child (U18): £2
THE OPPOSITION
We finished two points ahead of Norwich City at the top of the FAWNL Division One South East table last season. In the two games against the Canaries in the league, both matches finished level. The first clash at Norwich in October 2024 was 0-0 before Abbie Bensted scored a second half equaliser in a 1-1 draw in the return game four months later.
Andy Cook’s side have enjoyed a perfect start to the 2025/26 season, winning all three games to nil. This includes victories against Actonians, Peterborough United and Queens Park Rangers. The victory against Posh in the FAWNL Cup put the Canaries level on points with Charlie Bill’s side in Group L.
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.
