SUPPORTERS' GUIDE | Real Bedford | 17/11/24

Here's our handy new supporters' guide as we take on Real Bedford in the FAWNL on Sunday. 

What kit are we wearing:

We'll be lining up in our red and white away strip on Sunday afternoon. 

Ticketing information:

Tickets are priced as follows: 

Adults: £6

Concessions: £4

U18's go free. 

Tickets can be purchased direct from the Real Bedford ticketing site here.

How do you get there?

The address for the ground is:

Ledger Stadium
McMullen Park
Meadow Lane
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 3SB

Directions if driving: 

Come off the M1 at Junction 13 onto the A421, continue on the A421 Bedford bypass, and take the 3rd slip road for the A603 Sandy; the ground is 200 yards on the left. Signposted Meadow Lane, look for the Real Bedford logo and signs on entry into Meadow Lane.

Parking at the ground is incredibly limited and operated on a 1st come 1st serve basis.

Travelling by train?

The nearest train station is Bedford station although this isn't within walking distance. Sadly there is no bus route that runs from the station to the ground on a Sunday. Your best solution is booking a taxi to take you to and from the stadium.

What pubs are there?

The Kings Arms is one of the nearest pubs to the station which also serves food. Other pubs include The Embankment and the George & Dragon both of which serve food and a variety of drinks and are a short walk from the train station and bus station. 

Can I bring flags? 

There isn't a flag policy but please be aware of where you are hanging your flags to reduce the fire risk.

Match Preview:

You can find out more in our Match Preview here.

Next at the Hill:

We return to Champion Hill on Sunday 24th November as we host Chesham United. You can get your tickets here.

PREVIEW | Real Bedford vs Dulwich Hamlet

The Hamlet head to take on Real Bedford this Sunday aiming to return to winning ways. 

The Hamlet head to Bedfordshire on the back of a disappointing 2-1 defeat to AFC Sudbury at Champion Hill.

741 spectators saw the Hamlet head into the break 2-0 down before Lily Price fired us back into the game from the penalty spot just after half time.

The Hamlet continued to push for an equaliser but were denied a penalty in the final minutes sending Sudbury back to Suffolk with all 3 points.

That result means the Hamlet remain in 8th position 5 points behind this weekends opponents. Real Bedford despatched London Seaward with ease last weekend returning from east London with 3 points following a 7-1 victory.

They're yet to lose in the FAWNL after achieving promotion to the division last season.

Their last defeat came in the FA Cup when they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Cambridge United in October.

Summer Roberts and Saskia Reeves Priestley remain out injured and will be looking to return to action in the new year.

FOLLOW FROM HOME

Sadly there will be no radio commentary of the game but you can keep up with live in match updates on our Match Centre here.

NEXT AT THE HILL

The Hamlet return to SE22 on Sunday 24th November as we host Chesham United in the FAWNL. Tickets are available here.

Date set for Isthmian Women's Cup

A date has been set for our Isthmian Women's Cup Quarter-Final. We'll visit fellow step 3 side Chatham Town on Wednesday the 4th December. 

These 2 sides have already met this season in the FAWNL with Chatham coming out the victors on a rainy evening. 

The Hamlet return to SE22 on Sunday 24th November when we host Chesham United and tickets are available here.

PREVIEW | Dulwich Hamlet vs AFC Sudbury | FAWNL

The Hamlet women return to Champion Hill on Sunday afternoon as we return to AFC Sudbury in the FAWNL. 

The Hamlet suffered FA Cup heartbreak last weekend as they exited the 24/25 FA Cup following a penalty shoot out defeat to former Championship side Lewes. 

Phoebe Leitch fired the Hamlet ahead in the 2nd half with a beautiful long range shot before Lewes would level 10 minutes from time. Dulwich would suffer defeat on penalties and crash out of the 24/25 Adobe Women's FA Cup. 

Before that the Hamlet secured a point at 'Loftus Road' following a 0-0 draw with Queens Park Rangers. The last time the Hamlet played at the Hill in the FAWNL they ended Actonians unbeaten start to the season with a comfortable 2-0 win. 

AFC Sudbury travel down to London just a point behind Dulwich with a game in hand. AFC Sudbury defeated Bowers & Pitsea in the FA Cup last weekend and set up an away trip to Step 3 side Lewes for a place in the 3rd round. In their last league outing the defeated Ashford Town (Middlesex) 5-4 with the score just 1-1 at half time. 

This is the first run of league fixtures the Hamlet have had since the beginning of the season where they had 4 Sundays in a row of league action. After this Sunday we head to Real Bedford before hosting Chesham United on the 24th of November. 

It's our Remembrance Day fixture which means will be holding a period of silence prior to kick-off. Captains of both sides will lay a wreath at the edge of the centre circle before the Last Post will be played on the tannoy marking the start of the period of silence. 

OPENING TIMES 

Champion Hill will open at 13:00 on Sunday. Only turnstiles at the Dog Kennel Hill end of the stadium will be open. Tickets are still available online and can be purchased here. 

Arrive early to ensure you are inside Champion Hill for kick-off at 2pm. 

FOOD

Come&Go Souvlaki will be open from 13:00 serving the very best Gyros. Our tea bar found underneath our main stand will also have a number of light snacks available. 

DRINK

We'll have 2 bars available on Sunday afternoon. Our main inside bar and our small outside bar located at the Dog Kennel Hill end of Champion Hill stadium. The bars will have a variety of different drinks available. Our teabar will also be serving a number of hot and cold soft drinks. 

COMMUNITY WORK

We're continuing to take donations for the Albrighton Community Centre foodbank. Donations can be made by turnstiles 1-4 or by our main reception. 

LIVE SPORT

If the football on the pitch wasn't enough we've got a number of different games on the TVs. Nottingham Forest host Newcastle United from 2pm. At 16:30 west meets north as Chelsea host Arsenal in the evening kick-off. Both games can be watched from the inside bar!

CAN'T JOIN US? 

Can't join us at Champion Hill then don't worry, we'll have live coverage of the game over on our Match Centre. You can find the team sheet our live text coverage as well as our live Radio service! You can access that all here.

THE IMPORTANT STUFF

Turnstiles open at 13:00. Arrive early to ensure you are inside Champion Hill for kick-off. Tickets are still available online and we encourage supporters to purchase in advance to ease your entry into the stadium. Tickets can be purchased here.