Leamington FC suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Bedford Town on Friday 3 April 2026, marking another challenging result for the team in their final weeks of the season. The match took place at The New Eyrie, with the hosts securing a vital win to aid their own efforts to stay in the National League North.
The Brakes, who had their relegation from the sixth tier confirmed a fortnight ago, started the game with promise when Max Brogan scored in the 6th minute. However, Bedford Town responded quickly through Josh Castiglione just three minutes later. Despite some impressive saves from Leamington goalkeeper Eddie Brearey throughout the afternoon, an unfortunate own goal by Brearey in the 67th minute and a second-half strike from George Moncur sealed the win for the home side. The match concluded with a red card for Bedford player Jack Jenkins in stoppage time.
For Leamington FC, the focus has now shifted toward long-term planning. The club has appointed Scott Easterlow as manager to oversee the transition into the 2026/27 campaign, replacing long-serving manager Paul Holleran. Easterlow is now working to evaluate the squad and set a new direction for the team.
Supporters can watch Leamington FC in action again on Monday 6 April 2026, when the team travels to King’s Lynn Town. Kick-off is set for 3:00 pm.
Bedford Town, managed by Lee Bircham, remain 19th in the league standings, sitting six points clear of the relegation zone with four games left to play.
About this article: This story was put together with the help of AI tools and checked by a real person on our team. We're a small crew trying to cover as much of the UK as we can on a limited budget. We're getting better every day - but we're not perfect yet. If something looks off, let us know. You're part of the process.
