Match Report
In the standings it was Bedford Town 18th on 53 points, Chorley 15th on 57 — separated by 4. Bedford Town ranked 6th in the league on five-round form, well above their 18th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.43/1.67 for Bedford Town and 1.43/1.41 for Chorley (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.53.
Bedford Town had gone 5 games without a win. Bedford Town had banked 2 of the last 15 points on offer; Chorley, 8.
The New Eyrie staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Bedford Town led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Bedford Town: Josh Castiglione (29'), Carl Mensah (70')
Key stats
Possession: Bedford Town 39% · Chorley 61% · Total shots: 7-7 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 4-6