Non-League Paper

OXFORD CITY 1 BEDFORD TOWN 0

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 August 2026

By Patrick Lock

■LUDWIG FRANCILLETTE’S header inside the final 15 minutes ensured Oxford City enjoyed the perfect start to their campaign against Bedford Town.
The visitors came quickly out the blocks, and forced a trio of corners. While they controlled large parts of the first period, the home side who had the better chances. Ty Marsh, against his former side, forced Laurie Walker into a fine save with a diving header on 15 minutes.
Matty Taylor should have put his side ahead. He was able to get his shot away, but again Walker denied him with a superb stop.
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