Northern Premier League East – Wednesday, 9th October, 7:45 PM KO
Venue: Bracken Moor Stadium, S36 2AN
Tonight, Bradford (Park Avenue) travel to Stocksbridge Park Steels for a highly anticipated clash in the Northern Premier League East. The match kicks off at 7:45 PM at Bracken Moor Stadium, where both teams will be looking to claim three important points in what promises to be an exciting contest.
Bradford (Park Avenue) come into this match full of confidence, riding the wave of a three-match winning streak. With goals coming from key players such as Connor Shanks (4 goals) and Dan Francis (3 goals), the Avenue will be looking to extend their excellent run of form under manager Craig Elliott.
Meanwhile, Stocksbridge Park Steels, sitting in 6th place with 17 points from 8 matches, will be a tough challenge. Their top scorers, Jack Haslam (8 goals) and Alexander Hardwick (7 goals), have been in fine form and will pose a significant threat to Bradford’s defence. Stocksbridge are coming off the back of a 1-1 FA Trophy draw vs Warrington Rylands, which the opposition won 3-1 in penalties. Prior to their last match however, they pulled off 2-0 and 3-0 home wins against Bridlington Town and Garforth Town respectively.
Both teams are strong going forward, making this a potentially high-scoring affair. However, Bradford’s defence, led by Mark Beevers and Luke Hogg, will need to be at their best to contain the dangerous Stocksbridge attack.
Match Details:
- Kickoff: 7:45 PM
- Location: Bracken Moor Stadium, S36 2AN
- Tickets:
- Adults: £9
- Concessions & Students: £7
- U16s: £3
- U12s: Free with a paying adult
Key Players to Watch:
- Connor Shanks (Bradford PA): Avenue’s top scorer will look to add to his tally and lead the team to victory.
- Jack Haslam (Stocksbridge): With 8 goals this season, Haslam’s threat in front of goal will need careful attention from the Avenue defence.
- Dan Francis (Bradford PA): A key part of Avenue’s attack, Francis’ creativity and goalscoring ability will be crucial.
Manager’s Perspective:
Bradford (Park Avenue) manager Craig Elliott will be eager to keep the winning streak alive, having recently bolstered the squad with signings like Sonny Whittingham, Ben Blythe, Mark Beevers and the return of Will Calligan. He’ll be keen for his side to start strongly and take control of the game early on.
Final Thoughts:
With both teams in good form, tonight’s match is set to be a thrilling contest. Bradford (Park Avenue) will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run, while Stocksbridge will want to protect their strong start to the season at home. Fans can expect a competitive, action-packed match under the lights at Bracken Moor.