Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Bedworth United thrashed Quorn 4-1 in a pre-season friendly at The Oval, with Matty Shipman scoring the opener and Tim Berridge grabbing a consolation on his Quorn debut.
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Bedworth wasted no time asserting themselves. A flowing move saw a flick-on find Shipman in the box; his initial shot was saved by Quorn goalkeeper Jake Williams, but Shipman pounced on the rebound to stab home from close range after just six minutes.
The home side doubled their advantage five minutes before the interval, capitalising on a defensive error from Quorn. The provider data shows the goal arrived at 41', sending Bedworth into the dressing room with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Bedworth stretched the lead further just before the hour mark at 58', with a finish that effectively ended the contest as a meaningful affair.
Quorn's brightest moment came midway through the second half. New signing Tim Berridge — making his first appearance for the club after being announced alongside Madou Cisse, Jake Williams and Ben Kaninda on Friday — got on the end of a move to pull one back at 68'. It was a rare bright spot on an otherwise difficult afternoon for the visitors.
Any hopes of a late comeback were extinguished when Bedworth added a fifth in the 90th minute to cap a dominant display.
The Turning Point
The second goal just before half-time was decisive. Quorn had weathered the early storm after Shipman's opener and were growing into the game, but a defensive lapse gifted Bedworth a second goal in the 41st minute. Conceding so close to the interval meant Quorn went in at 2-0 down rather than 1-0, and the timing of the blow was compounded by the fact that Bedworth struck again within 13 minutes of the restart.
Key Performers
Matty Shipman (Bedworth United) — The forward opened the scoring with a poacher's finish after his initial shot was saved, setting the tone for the afternoon. His movement caused problems throughout.
Tim Berridge (Quorn) — The only bright spot for the visitors. The new striker scored on his debut with a composed finish at 68' and showed glimpses of the quality Quorn will hope to rely on in the league campaign.
Charlie Lenton (Bedworth United) — The midfielder dictated play from the centre of the park, taking corners and linking defence to attack as Bedworth controlled the rhythm of the game.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
The provider data shows five goals from 11 shots on target across the match, reflecting a high conversion rate from Bedworth in particular. Quorn's 1-4 defeat was their third pre-season outing, having beaten Matlock Town 3-1 on 14 July before losing to Barwell on 4 July. The H2H record — Quorn had won three of the previous four meetings and were unbeaten in the fixture — counted for nothing as Bedworth earned their first ever win against their rivals.
What It Means
For Bedworth United, this is a statement result in pre-season ahead of the 2026/27 Northern Premier League campaign. It was their first win against Quorn in four attempts and will build confidence in the squad. The Greenbacks now turn their attention to their remaining pre-season fixtures.
For Quorn, manager Ryan Beswick was frank in his post-match assessment, describing the performance as disappointing and acknowledging there is "a lot of work still to do" before the start of the season. On the positive side, Berridge's debut goal offers a glimpse of a promising attacking option. Quorn's pre-season continues with a home fixture against Spalding United.
Verdict
A thorough and professional pre-season display from Bedworth United, who were sharper, more organised and more clinical throughout. Quorn will want to forget this one quickly, but Berridge's goal offers a small foundation to build on for the season ahead.
Match Events
Key match events between Bedworth United and Quorn — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2023
Bedworth United vs Quorn Head to Head Results· 4
Bedworth United and Quorn have met 4 times — Bedworth United won 0, Quorn won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Quorn leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.75 per match (2 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Quorn are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–0 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 21 Jul 2026