PREVIEW: Real Bedford (A)
By Will Phillips
When: Saturday 22nd November (15:00 KO)
Where: McMullen Park, Meadow Lane, Bedford, MK44 3SB
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Quorn aim to regain some form after three consecutive losses for the first time in two years.
Quorn’s Form:
It has been a rapid change of form at Quorn recently, having failed to win in four games, after previously going undefeated in six games in the league. Quorn have failed to score in two of their last three. With Cain Noble and Reece Fyfe being the only players able to find the net in this time, these goals came in a 3-2 loss to Banbury United.
It was heartbreak for the Methodists last time out, losing 1-0 to league Leaders Harborough Town in a tight match. Harborough hit the post before then converting the only goal of the game, continuing Quorn’s poor run of games. Despite the recent adversity, the Reds still find themselves in seventh place and in contention for the playoffs.
The Opposition:
Real Bedford have won an impressive five games on the bounce, scoring twelve goals in that time. This amazing run of form has put Real Bedford in third place, only five points behind the top spot. This is impressive considering they came up into the division this season.
Last time out for Real Bedford was a close game. Going up in the thirty seventh minute against Bury Town, scoring the only goal of the game through Connor Tee, a former Leicester City Youth player, who curled it into the bottom right, to win the game.
Real Bedford have managed to win nine games so far this season, setting a high standard for themselves in their first ever season in at this level, having achieved three consecutive promotions.
Head-to-Head:
This is the first time these clubs have played each other.
One to watch:
A player that Quorn fans should keep an eye on is Rob Sinclair. A former League Two player with Aldershot and Stevenage. Sinclair has been at the club throughout their through the divisions.
Sinclair is also a National League Veteran, having played 175 matches for Forest Green Rovers and Salisbury City in a long and impressive career.
Ticket Prices:
Tickets can be purchased on the day with the following prices: Adult £12.00, Concessions £8.00, Under 18s £2.00. However, there is a £2.00 discount if purchased in advance online.
Directions:
Leave Quorn on the A6, heading south to the A46 outside Birstall. Turn right onto the A46 in the direction of the M1. Merging onto the motorway, stay on the M1 until Junction 13. At the island, take the first exit, doubling back towards the A421. Turn right onto the A421 towards Bedford. Continue on the A421 Bedford bypass, and take the 3rd slip road for the A603 towards 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.