GALLERY: Stratford Town 1-1 Bedford Town

Published: 13:52, 08 August 2022

| Updated: 13:53, 08 August 2022

HERALD photographer Mark Williamson was there to capture some of the action from Stratford Town's opening day draw with Bedford Town.

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Curvin Ellis holds his head in his hands. Photo: Mark Williamson

Will Grocott whips in a cross. Photo: Mark Williamson

Action from the game between Stratford Town and Bedford on Saturday. Photo: Mark Williamson. (58489700)

Dexter Walters goes on the attack. Photo: Mark Williamson

Will Dawes gets a shot off. Photo: Mark Williamson

Liam O'Brien pulls off a stunning save to deny Will Summerfield (No.17) from levelling the scores. Photo: Mark Williamson

Dexter Walters gives chase. Photo: Mark Williamson

Bedford Town goalkeeper Alex Street comes to punch the ball clear. Photo: Mark Williamson

Jack Storer challenges for the aerial ball. Photo: Mark Williamson

Stratford Town goalkeeper Liam O'Brien in action against Bedford Town. Photo: Mark Williamson

Jack Storer challenges for the ball. Photo: Mark Williamson

Dexter Walters in action for Stratford Town on Saturday. Photo: Mark Williamson

There was an attendance of 395 at the Arden Garages Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Mark Williamson

Jack Storer looks for the gap. Photo: Mark Williamson

Josh Hawker had put the Bards ahead in the 26th minute when he capitalised on a loose ball to charge through the Eagles' defence and finish past the advancing Alex Street.

It looked as though the Bards were going to hang on to all three points until Will Summerfield came off the bench to score the equaliser in the 88th minute to ensure the spoils were shared.

Dean Holdsworth's men visit St Ives Town on Saturday (3pm) and then face a trip to Redditch United on Monday (7.45pm)

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