The Eagles picked up a huge point away at Kettering Town in remarkable fashion in front of a bumper crowd at Latimer Park. Ryan Blake opened the scoring before Kettering retook the lead and looked certain to win until the last kick of the game where Carl Mensah fired home for Bedford to earn a point.

Bedford got off to the best possible start in the match after catching the Poppies on the counterattack. A great ball through from Junior Gyamfi to Ryan Blake who was through on goal, and he made no mistake with the finish to give the Eagles a crucial lead.

The home side responded well to this and soon found an equaliser. A throw in was flicked on by Nile Ranger to Isiah Noel-Williams whose effort was like a rocket into the bottom corner to level the match.

It was in the second half where most of the chances were as both sides were pushing. Bedford’s team performance, spirit and work ethic was something to be admired the whole match.

Kettering had a few half chances but got their equaliser with just under fifteen minutes to play. This came after some nice play on the edge of the box by the Poppies which allowed Andi Thanoj to score an excellent half volley to give Kettering the lead.

With the clock ticking, Bedford were chucking everything they had at getting that goal. The Eagles came agonisingly close in the dying minutes when Carl Mensah’s deflected header rattled the crossbar.

However, Bedford weren’t done just yet as the Eagles won a free kick on the edge of the box in what was to be the last kick of the game. Rob Hall was subbed on to take it with his first touch.

Hall’s ball in was pushed away desperately by Daniel Jezeph in goal which led to a big scramble where after some pinball eventually the ball fell to Carl Mensah who slotted away with the last kick of the game to equalise for Bedford. Crazy celebrations sparked between players, coaches and fans as disbelief descended on Latimer Park.

The referee blew his whistle shortly afterwards for full time which was followed by a scuffle between the two sides. There were red and yellow cards dished out by the referee in response.

A very good result and even better performance for the Eagles!