Bedford Town Football Club can confirm we will not be following through with any merger with Real Bedford FC this summer, and will remain as Bedford Town FC for the start of the 2025/26 season.

Both clubs received communication from the Football Association requesting a deadline be met before the end of April to confirm the merger. Unfortunately, this does not give the clubs enough time to complete the necessary governance and agree significant details to finalise the deal in time.

We would like to thank the fans and people of Bedford for their contribution to these discussions over the last few months. The club look forward to finishing this season on the highest possible note.