London Colney remain top of the South Midlands Premier Division despite a 2-1 defeat Bedford on Saturday.
The Blueboys created several early opportunities but were caught out on the breakaway as they fell behind to their opponents.
The ball was played through to Chinua Cole and he breezed past three defenders before firing a low strike past goalkeeper Charlie May.
Louis Bircham almost equalised for Colney but his header was kept out by a save from Ross Tompkins.
The visitors continued to press for a goal but were caught out when they fell further behind five minutes into the second half.
A long ball was not dealt with and Marcus Campbell pounced to rifle home the second goal for Bedford.
London Colney scored a consolation in the 75th minute when Bircham fired home.
The Blueboys are seven points clear at the top heading into a home game with Oxhey Jets this Saturday.
London Colney Reserves won 3-0 at AFC Dunstable Reserves after goals from Mark Paradise, Archie McClelland and Niall Lysaght.
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