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Louis Walsh evades a tackle against Luton. Picture by Simon Gill.

Big game ahead for Eagles after County Cup exit

Carl Mensah scores Bedford's second goal on Saturday. Pic by Adrian Brown.

Win at Hertford keeps Eagles flying high

Albie Hall on his goalscoring debut for Bedford. Photo by Adrian Brown

Hall strikes on debut as Eagles continue to soar

The rain pours down at Bedford on Saturday. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Eagles game abandoned due to waterlogged pitch

Louis Walsh - hit the bar at Aylesbury. Photo by Simon Gill.

Frustration for Eagles in Aylesbury stalemate

Louis Walsh - completes brace against Cirencester. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Ad Feature Another great week as Eagles fly high with two more wins for in-form Bedford

Ryan Blake takes on Matlock's Joe West in Saturday's tie. Photo by Adrian Brown.

​Eagles exit Trophy while Amps hit eight

Bedford's Lynton Goss holds off a Welwyn player. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Round-up: Six in six for Eagles

Louis Walsh scores the winning penalty in Sunday's FA Trophy shoot-out win for Bedford Town. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Football round-up: Trophy and Vase success

Bedford Town's Louis Walsh takes on a Gorleston defender. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Round-up: Eagles out of FA Cup, Rovers boss leaves

Alex Collard heads home Bedford Town's first goal at Aylesbury. Photo: Simon Gill.

Football round-up: Eagles win late
​It took a 98th minute winner to secure Bedford Town’s progress in the FA Trophy last weekend.

Archie McLelland shoots in the first clash between Bedford and Walthamstow. Photo by Tom Hall.

Eagles, Amps and Real all in good form

Shane Bush heads the winner for Bedford at Hadley. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Eagles go top while Joe stars for Real

Louis Walsh on the ball for Bedford against Kidlington. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Football round-up: Eagles fly high

Ampthill Town left it late on Tuesday.

Positive start for Ampthill Town

​Eagles all set to get going

Some of the fighting fans have received a ban on attending MK Dons football matches

Court bans football fan from Oakley from attending matches after fight

The Lost Lionesses and Harry's son Keith Batt. Image submitted.

Bedford's ‘Lost Lionesses’ commemorated for trailblazing women’s football

Ryan Blake slots home Bedford Town's second goal against Chalfont St Peter (Picture: Adrian Brown)

​New-look Bedford Town off to a winning start!

Ryan Blake scored 22 goals for Berkhamsted last season. Photo: Berkhamsted FC.

Blake signs but Tomlinson departs

Harry Seabrook is among several new signings at Bedford. (Photo: Bedford Town FC)

Signings galore at Bedford Town

New Kempston Rovers boss James Hall.

Rovers appoint Hall as boss

Graeme and Adam Dilley with the trophy their team lifted

Terminally ill man gets VIP treatment at Luton’s play-off final

Chris Harvey is Ampthill's new boss.

Changes at Amps and Rovers​​​​​​​

Lee Bircham signed a two-year deal with Bedford Town. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Bircham keen to succeed at Bedford

New Bedford boss Lee Bircham (right) with assistant manager Tony Joyce (left) and Bedford Town owner and director Jon Taylor.

​Bedford sides start to plan

Lee Bircham has been appointed as the new boss at Bedford Town. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Bedford appoint Leighton boss Bircham

Kyle Jozwiak in possession for Bedford against Mickleover. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Eagles finish bottom after tough season
​Bedford Town fell to a 3-0 defeat at home to Mickleover on Saturday to cap a dreadful end to the Southern Premier League Premier Central season.

Ed Gyamfi takes on a defender at St Ives on Saturday. Photo: Adrian Brown.

​More Eagles woe and Ampthill hopes hit, but boost for Rovers and Real

George Thorne keeps possession against Redditch. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Miserable Eagles' drop confirmed

The Bedfordshire kick off at 3 event will be held on May 31

Football tournament to break down barriers between police and young people

Ben Tompkins fights for possession in the penalty area. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Bedford battle to stay up

Joe Butterworth lays off a pass against Rushall Olympic. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Football round-up: Eagles lose fiery game

Ampthill Town will have three home games in the next week. Photo: Andy Gunn.

Amps set for home run

Ampthill Town are in good form.

Two 4-1 wins for Ampthill

Callum Donnelly gets ready to shoot at Coalville. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Bedford suffer defeats in league and cup

Carlos Lyon heads towards goal during the defeat to Needham Market. Photo: Adrian Brown.

​More dismay for Bedford

Ampthill were in good form against Nottingham.

Ampthill see off Nottingham

Ampthill Town FC news.

Ampthill Town remain in top three

Rene Howe sees his shot saved before he netted the rebound at Stourbridge. Photo: Adrian Brown.

​Eagles into the drop zone

Rene Howe heads the ball on at Ilkeston on Saturday. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Defeats for Eagles, Ampthill and Real Bedford

Ampthill Town are in great form.

In-form Ampthill secure away wins

Rene Howe fires home Bedford's second goal. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Eagles lose out in thriller

​Charley Sanders in action during the draw with Hitchin. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Eagles boss happy with point

Ampthill Town's good run of form continued over the weekend.

Ampthill Town climb table with win over Lutterworth Athletic
Ampthill Town's new year form continues to take them up the table and they now sit in third place after a tremendous 3-2 away win against Lutterworth Athletic.

Ampthill Town enjoyed a 6-2 win.

Ampthill Town maintain their top five place

Paul Davis (right) has had a tough start to life at Bedford Town. Photo: Bedford Town FC.

Tough start for Bedford boss

Gianluca Vialli.

Chelsea legend Gianluca Vialli passes away after battle with cancer

Paul Davis has taken over at Bedford Town.

Davis appointed by Bedford Town

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