Real Bedford eased into the next round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 victory over Royston Town in their first qualifying round tie. They were two goals to the good by half-time and then added a third soon after the hour to take full control.
Real Bedford 4:1 Royston Town — Match Report
Second half2 - 1
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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
Who will win, Real Bedford vs Royston Town?
CheckLive's model makes Real Bedford the favourite, with a 80% win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects Real Bedford 3:1 Royston Town.
When is Real Bedford vs Royston Town?
Kick-off Saturday 5 September at 15:00 UK time, in the FA Cup, Qualification Round 1.
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Head to Head meetings
Real Bedford – Royston Town
Real Bedford
Royston Town
- 3
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 0  |
Scored goals | 8 | 2 |
Average per game | 2.67 | 0.67 |
The biggest victory | 4-1 | 0 |
Form
Real Bedford
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Royston Town
- 5Matches
- 14Goals
- 2.8Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Real Bedford
Real Bedford arrive on a five-match winning run and have won both recent meetings with Royston Town, including a 2-1 in February. CheckLive's read leans comfortably to the hosts, with an 80% win-rate edge. Royston's away form is patchy.
Home win — Real Bedford
High confidence89%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
60.4
38.5
CheckSkill
53.4
48.3
CheckMental
75.4
30.8
CheckLive total66.1 vs 41.4+24.7
More match signals
Real Bedford (−1)94%
Real Bedford (DNB)88%
Under 2.579%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Real Bedford and Royston Town?
Real Bedford are the clear pick to win. Five consecutive victories and two straight wins over Royston Town, the latest a 2-1 in February, give the hosts a strong edge in this FA Cup qualifier.
How strong is Real Bedford's form?
Real Bedford's form is excellent — five wins from five, 16 goals scored and four conceded. Royston Town, by contrast, have won two, drawn one and lost two in their last five, which makes the hosts clear favourites.
Will both teams score in this match?
Both teams scored in the February meeting, yet Real Bedford have kept things tight since, conceding only four goals across their five-match winning run. Expect the hosts to control the game, with a clean sheet a plausible outcome.