the Ledger Stadium Awaits… Real Bedford Women vs Cheltenham Town
Seven days after their dramatic opening day victory against AFC Wimbledon, Real Bedford Women are back in league action. Leyla O’Brien’s 93rd minute winner secured the perfect start for the Pirates, meaning confidence will be high in front of the home supporters.
The match against Cheltenham Town will be played at the Ledger Stadium and kick-off at 2:00pm.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s game.
Match Details
Date: Sunday 24th August
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
Cheltenham Town finished eighth in the FAWNL Southern Premier Division last season, winning seven, drawing two and losing 13. Their points tally of 23 left them six ahead of the relegation zone, which was occupied by Billericay Town and MK Dons.
The Robins lost their first league game on Sunday 17th August against Exeter City. The Grecians secured a 2-0 away victory against Cheltenham, with Sophie Gillies and Bow Jackson scoring the goals.
Tom Davies has been the Cheltenham manager since May 2020, with coaching experience also at Stoke City Ladies FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers Women.
BRAND NEW Food and Drink Containers
Supporters will get a first look at our new food and drink containers at the Ledger Stadium on Sunday.
To locate them, go through the turnstiles and then past the clubhouse on your right 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 burgers, hot dogs and sausage rolls.
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.
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, Pirate TV.
Click the following link here to watch the game live on Sunday 24th August.
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.
