Date: Saturday, 19th October 2024
Kick-Off: 3:00 PM
Venue: Belle View Stadium, Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7BF
Coach Travel: £15, contact Secretary@bpafc.com to book!
Bradford (Park Avenue) travel to Belle View Stadium on Saturday to face Consett AFC in the Northern Premier League East Division. Avenue are looking to extend their solid form, while Consett will be eager to bounce back from recent setbacks and climb up the table.
Current Form:
Bradford (Park Avenue) currently sit 6th in the league table with 20 points from 11 games, while Consett are 18th with 10 points from 10 matches.
Bradford’s recent form puts them 3rd in the form table, and includes a 1-1 draw against Carlton Town on Tuesday, where Dan Francis scored early, but Avenue were held to a draw. Prior to that, Avenue secured a strong 2-1 win against Sheffield and a dominant 3-0 victory over Stocksbridge Park Steels, where Myles La Bastide and Paddy Sykes both got on the scoresheet.
Bradford Recent Results:
- H vs Carlton Town (1-1): Dan Francis
- H vs Sheffield (2-1): Paddy Sykes, Ben Blythe
- A vs Stocksbridge Park Steels (3-0): Myles La Bastide (2), Paddy Sykes
Bradford have been defensively solid while creating plenty of attacking chances, with key players such as Dan Francis, Paddy Sykes, and Connor Shanks contributing goals. The defence, led by Mark Beevers and Ben Blythe, has been particularly strong, with Blythe showing his defensive prowess alongside Beevers in recent matches.
On the other hand, Consett come into this match after a tough 3-0 loss to Carlton Town, and they will be desperate to turn their form around. Despite the setback, Consett’s recent 3-2 win against Ashington AFC showcased their potential to pull off surprises at home.
Key Players to Watch:
Bradford (Park Avenue):
- Dan Francis remains a key attacking outlet, having scored in Tuesday’s draw against Carlton.
- Paddy Sykes, known for his physical presence and goal-scoring ability, will look to add to his tally.
- Connor Shanks will be eager to increase his tally, after being knocked off the top goalscorer spot by Dan Francis on Tuesday.
- Ben Blythe and Mark Beevers have been standout performers in defence, with Blythe showing his ability to break up opposition attacks and win key headers, making it difficult for opposing forwards.
Consett AFC:
- Isaac Walker, Consett’s top scorer with 5 goals this season, will be the main threat going forward.
- Liam Colledge and Marc Costello are also key players who will need to be at their best if Consett hope to take points from this match.
What to Expect:
Given Bradford’s form and the strength of their defence, they will go into the game as favourites. However, Consett’s home advantage and need for points make them a dangerous side, particularly if they can execute on the counter-attack. Expect a competitive, high-intensity match as both teams battle for crucial points.
Next Fixtures:
- Tuesday, 22nd October: Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Emley AFC at Horsfall Community Stadium.
- Tuesday, 29th October: Bridlington Town vs Bradford (Park Avenue) (AWAY)
- Saturday 2nd November: Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Bishop Auckland at Horsfall Community Stadium