Hertford Town will bring their pre-season programme to a close with a friendly against Real Bedford at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday 1 August, with a 3pm kick-off. The match provides one final run-out before the Blues begin their 2026/27 campaign in the Pitching In Southern League Division One Central.
Match essentials
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 1 August 2026 |
| Kick-off | 3pm |
| Venue | Ledger Stadium, Meadow Lane, Bedford, MK44 3LW |
Hertford's side arrives off the back of a solid 2025/26 season in Step 4, having finished in the top half of the table and closed last term with a string of encouraging results. The Blues also made progress in cup competitions, reaching the third qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup before exiting against Chelmsford City.
Getting there and what to expect
The Ledger Stadium sits on Meadow Lane, just off the A603. Supporters travelling from the M1 are advised to leave at Junction 13 and follow the A421 toward Bedford, then take the A603 Sandy exit. The ground is a short distance down Meadow Lane on the left-hand side; look for the club signage when you turn off the bypass. Sat Nav users can use the postcode MK44 3LW.
- Parking: Limited spaces are available immediately before the stadium. An overflow car park is provided on the right as you enter Meadow Lane; arriving early is recommended.
- Accessibility: Two disabled parking bays are positioned outside the stadium and there is a designated accessible viewing area at the front of the main stand. For specific accessibility enquiries contact the club on hello@realbedford.com.
- Food & drink: On-site outlets will be open, serving hot food, snacks and refreshments. The popular Pirate Burger will be available and beer from the club’s partners will be on sale.
- Club shop & coffee: The club shop will be open on request and a coffee cart will be serving freshly prepared drinks opposite the pitch.
- Streaming: Real Bedford indicate the fixture will be available via a live stream.
"Supporters are encouraged to arrive early or travel together where possible."
For Hertford fans planning to make the short trip, this friendly offers a final chance to see the side together before the competitive fixtures begin. The combination of travel notes, parking details and accessible facilities should help supporters from the town plan the outing without last-minute surprises.
Tickets and any further matchday information are usually published by the hosting club on their official channels — supporters are advised to check Real Bedford's website or social media for any late changes to kick-off, parking or streaming arrangements.
