Real Bedford Women travel to Middlesbrough on Remembrance Sunday, 8th November, as the Pirates continue their FA Women’s National League Cup campaign.

Charlie Bill’s side head north following an impressive 2-2 draw at Southern Premier Division leaders Oxford United. That result followed a 5-0 Women’s FA Cup victory over Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers, giving Real Bedford encouragement ahead of another away test.

The Pirates earned their place in the League Cup knockout stages by finishing top of their preliminary group and will now look to extend their run against Northern Premier Division opposition.

MATCH DETAILS

Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Kick-Off: 2pm

Venue: MAP Group UK Stadium, Stockton Town FC, Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QD

TICKETS

Tickets are available on the day only. Please note that only card payments are accepted.

• Adults: £5

• Under-16s: Free

REMEMBRANCE Sunday

As we come together for Sunday's fixture, we also remember the service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in conflict, and those who continue to serve.

ABOUT THE FAWNL CUP

Sunday’s first-round tie was originally scheduled for 1st November but moved back a week because of Middlesbrough’s Women’s FA Cup commitments. 

Following the group stage, 32 teams qualified for the Cup knockout rounds, with a place in the last 16 now at stake.

The Pirates reached this stage with a perfect group campaign, beating Northampton Town 5-1, London Bees 4-0 and Tottenham Hotspur PGA 3-0. Those results secured nine points from nine, with 12 goals scored and just one conceded. 

The tie must be decided on the day. If the scores are level after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time will be played. If the teams remain level, a penalty shootout will decide who progresses. There is no replay.

OPPOSITION FOCUS

Middlesbrough sit 10th in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division with seven points from nine matches. Their league record stands at two wins, one draw and six defeats.

Boro have found momentum in their latest outings, however. A 1-0 league victory over Hull City on 28th October was followed by a 2-1 Women’s FA Cup win away at Huddersfield Town on Sunday, giving the hosts consecutive victories.

Middlesbrough returned to the third tier after winning the Division One North title in 2024/25. They followed that promotion with a fifth-place finish in the Northern Premier Division last season, establishing themselves at the higher level.

Their League Cup campaign has also brought positive results. Boro topped their preliminary group unbeaten, drawing with Durham Cestria before beating Sunderland PGA 5-0 and Chester-le-Street Town 2-1 to reach the knockout stages.

GETTING TO THE MAP GROUP UK STADIUM

Address: Stockton Town FC, MAP Group UK Stadium, Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QD.

Supporters should note that the match is being played at Stockton Town’s ground, rather than Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium. Use TS19 0QD for navigation and allow plenty of time for the journey north.

FOLLOW THE MATCH

Can’t make it to Middlesbrough? You can follow the action live via our X account, with key match updates throughout the afternoon. Half-time and full-time updates will also be shared across all our social media channels.

A full match report will be available on the website shortly after the final whistle.

Follow @realbedfordwomen on Instagram and @RBFCWomen on X.