Bradford (Park Avenue) will look to extend their unbeaten start to the season and maintain their position at the top of the Northern Premier League East Division, when they welcome Beverley Town to the Horsfall Community Stadium on Tuesday evening (15 September), with kick-off at 7:45pm.
The Avenue have made a flying start to their league campaign. Craig Elliott’s side have wasted little time in showing their ambitions this term, sitting proudly at the top of the Northern Premier League East Division after six games, while also holding a game in hand over the sides immediately below them.
Bradford’s unbeaten run has seen them claim five victories and a draw from their opening six fixtures, with their attacking firepower proving particularly impressive. The Avenue have found the net 19 times already, while conceding just five in return. The combination of attacking threat and defensive solidity has provided the perfect platform for an early promotion push and ensured the Horsfall Community Stadium has been a difficult place for opponents to visit.
The Avenue’s most recent outing saw them produce another statement of intent, putting seven goals past Grimsby Borough at the Horsfall on Friday evening. The Green Army delivered a scintillating attacking display, overwhelming their visitors with a relentless performance in front of goal.
Louie Chorlton and Robbie Fox both grabbed braces, while Brad Abbott, Luke Parkin and Ben Andreucci were also on target to complete a comprehensive victory. The result further underlined Bradford’s attacking credentials this season, with the Avenue continuing to combine an impressive goalscoring record with an unbeaten start to the campaign.
Tuesday’s opponents Beverley Town have made a steady start to life in the Northern Premier League East Division following their promotion from the Northern Counties East League Premier Division last season.
The Beavers have collected six points from their opening four league fixtures and will arrive at the Horsfall full of confidence after securing an impressive 2-1 comeback victory away to Garforth Town last week. Our visitors found themselves behind at the break but produced a strong second-half response, with Harry Lovick and former man Avenue man Matt Plummer both finding the net to turn the game around and seal all three points.
With both sides heading into Tuesday’s clash on the back of positive results, an entertaining contest could be in store at the Horsfall Community Stadium. The Avenue will be keen to continue their impressive run of form and strengthen their grip on top spot, while Beverley Town will be looking to build on last week’s comeback win and provide another stern test for the league leaders. With Bradford’s attacking form showing no signs of slowing down, Craig Elliott’s side will be hoping to maintain their unbeaten start and give the Avenue faithful another result to celebrate under the Horsfall lights.
Match preview by Ste Grimshaw
Bradford (Park Avenue) vs. Beverley Town
Pitching In Northern Premier League East
Tuesday 15 September
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Admission prices:
Adults £10 / Concessions (65+) £7 / Blue Light, Forces, Students £5 / Youth (12-18) £3 / Juniors (U12s with accompanying adult) £1