 From 1990 to 2000, he represented Bedfordshire in 28 Trophy matches, the last of which came against the Leicestershire Cricket Board.It was for Bedfordshire that Sandford made his debut in List A cricket against Worcestershire in the 1991 NatWest Trophy.From 1991 to 2000, he represented the county in 8 List A matches, the last of which came against Northumberland.