Lydia Bedford

Lydia Mary Bedford (born 2 September 1987) is an English professional football coach who is the manager of Northern Super League club Calgary Wild FC.

Bedford attended Brunel University of London studying to be a physical education teacher.

[4] In February 2022, she was named the FA Women's Super League Manager of the Month.

[5] In July 2022, after successfully keeping the team in the top division in 2021–22 season, she signed a new two-year deal with Leicester City Women.

[2][11] In January 2025, Bedford was named the head coach of Canadian club Calgary Wild FC in the Northern Super League.