Match Preview: Real Bedford Women vs Oxford United
Next up for the Pirates is a FAWNL Southern Premier Division match against Oxford United at the Ledger Stadium.
We come into the game after back-to-back victories against Norwich City and Billericay Town in the cup and league, respectively. The 6-0 victory against Billericay puts the Pirates seventh in the table with six points from four games.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Sunday 21st 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
Ground Hopper Special: £15*
*This ticket includes a General Admission Ticket, a Matchday Programme, a Hot/Cold Drink and a Metal Pin Badge
Ticket prices on the day can be found below:
General Admission: £8
Concession: £6
Child (U18): £2
THE OPPOSITION
Sam Rose was appointed as Oxford United Women manager in November 2023. Last season, he guided the U’s to a fifth-place finish in the FAWNL Southern Premier Division, winning 13 out of their 22 league matches.
So far this season, they have played six matches in all competitions, winning four, drawing, and losing one. Their only defeat came against Cheltenham Town in the league, who also came to the Ledger Stadium earlier this season and inflicted our first loss of the campaign.
After conceding only 18 league goals in the 2024/25 campaign, Oxford have maintained their impressive defensive record so far this season. In the first four league games, they have only conceded twice, keeping clean sheets against Gwalia United and, most recently, Exeter City.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Once you go through the turnstiles, go past the clubhouse on your right and towards the pitch straight ahead. Just before the playing surface, you’ll find our new containers, with a range of food and drink options.
We serve a range of beers thanks to our partnership with Brewpoint. This includes Genesis Stout, Supernova Helles Lager, Foghorn Hazy Session IPA and Lodestar Pacific Pale Ale.
You can also try out our range of beers at the Official Brewpoint Hut, located adjacent to the tunnel and opposite the pitch. Inside the clubhouse, you can buy the Supernova Helles Lager, which is popular on matchdays.
It is also worth trying out the range of hot and cold food available, including the new Pirate burger.
COFFEE HUT
A new addition to the matchday experience at the Ledger Stadium is the coffee hut located opposite the pitch. You will be able to try out the most popular hot drinks found in Real Coffee, located on the High Street in Bedford.
MERCHANDISE STORE
You can locate the merchandise store next to the coffee hut opposite the pitch. You can purchase the 2025/26 home and away shirts, Real Bedford branded jumpers, t-shirts, accessories and much more.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
There are two bays of disabled parking outside the Ledger Stadium. Inside the ground, there is also a designated area for disabled supporters at the front of the main stand.
If you have any questions, contact us via email: hello@realbedford.com
LIVE STREAM FOR ALL SUPPORTERS
You can watch the game via our in-house streaming platform, PirateTV. Click the following link here to watch the game live on Sunday 21st September.
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.
