Everything You Need To Know - Pre-Season Games at the ledger stadium
Following the announcement of our six pre-season matches ahead of the 2025/26 season, here is everything you need to know about the games that will take place at the Ledger Stadium.
Corby Town, Hampton & Richmond FC and St. Albans will visit our home ground in July and August as we prepare for the Southern League Premier Central.
Ahead of these three matches, here is some key information, including the opening times for the merchandise store, the availability of parking and food/drink options.
Matchday Schedule For All Three Matches
Car park opens: 1:00pm
Turnstiles open: 1:00pm
Merchandise store opens: 1:00pm
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Full-time: Approximately 5:00pm
Getting To The Ledger Stadium
Fans coming from the M1 should get off the motorway at Junction 13 onto the A421 before continuing on the A421 Bedford bypass. From here, take the third slip road for the A603 Sandy. The ground is located 200 yards on the left.
As you turn left on Meadow Lane, you will see the Real Bedford logo signposted. The postcode you'll need for your SatNav is MK44 3LW.
Parking
There is parking just before the Ledger Stadium on the left. Availability is limited, though, so we would advise travelling in groups.
When you turn left onto Meadow Lane, there is also an overflow car park immediately on the right.
Merchandise Store
Once you get through the turnstiles at the Ledger Stadium, you’ll see the clubhouse on the right. Inside the clubhouse, you’ll find the club shop where you can buy replica shirts, Real Bedford branded jumpers, t-shirts, accessories and much more.
You can also pre-order the 2025/26 home and away shirts on the club’s online shop here.
Food and Drink
Inside the clubhouse, there is hot and cold food available, including burgers and sausage rolls. We also 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.
The best place to try out our range of beers is at our Official Brewpoint Hut, located adjacent to the tunnel and opposite the pitch. You can also purchase draft beer inside the clubhouse, especially the Supernova Helles Lager, which is popular on matchdays.
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
Unfortunately our pre-season home games will not be streamed, however livestreaming will resume for our first league fixture of the 25/26 season.
Opposition Preview
Saturday 12th July, Corby Town, 3pm KO - Corby Town narrowly missed out on promotion to step three last season, losing 2-1 to Worcester City in the play-off final. The Steelmen finished second in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands, ending on 85 points.
Saturday 26th July, Hampton & Richmond FC, 3pm KO - Hampton & Richmond FC are the highest-ranked team we will play during this year’s pre-season. They finished 18th in the National League South last season, which was six points clear of the relegation zone. The Beavers have already made some exciting signings ahead of the 2025/26 campaign and will provide a tricky test.
Saturday 2nd August, St Albans City, 3pm KO - The last pre-season game will see us host St Albans. After spending 11 years at step two, the Saints were relegated from the National League South last season.
We hope to see you all at The Ledger Stadium ahead of the 25/26 season.
