 In November, Battersby moved on to join Bedford Town, debuting in the goalless draw at home to Clevedon Town on 22 November 2008.Battersby commenced the season with Bedford Town but, after 37 appearances for the club in all competitions in which he scored nine goals, he rejoined Stamford, debuting in the 2–0 away victory over Cammell Laird on 31 October 2009.In March 2011 he departed Stamford to join St Albans City.