Bedford Town and Southport square off at The New Eyrie at 4:00 PM Jan 17, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the National League – North.

Bedford Town are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Southport will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Southport lead the rivalry with 1 wins over Bedford Town's 0. Their most recent meeting saw Southport came out on top 1-3.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Bedford Town may hold the edge at The New Eyrie, but Southport's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.