Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Alfreton Town FC – Streaming Details

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This weekends National League North league match against Alfreton has been moved to a 1 pm kick off

The good news is you will be able to enjoy the earlier kick off on our live streaming platform, with Commentator Mick ‘Game Caller’ Gledhill, again joined by Josh to offer his insight into the game.

We are confident that we have solved the streaming problems from last Saturdays game and are looking forward to giving you the best coverage we can!The pre-game amble will start at 12.45pm this Saturday and you can watch all the live action by clicking on this link https://streaming.insightfour.com/stream/dFdjSVBU for only £5.

For our 2020/21 season ticket holders, if you have not received your password, please follow this link first. It will allow you to change your password. Your email address acts as your username. An email will be sent to you to confirm, please make sure you check your spam and junk folders for this, as the majority of email have ended up in there!

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Saturdays match with Alfreton moved to 1pm

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As part of our continued challenges with our floodlights we have agreed with Alfreton to move this coming Saturdays game to a 1pm kick off. This will ensure they game can be completed without the need for additional lighting. 

With the continued support and understanding of the National League we continue to strive for quick solutions to the current floodlight issues. After consultation with an electrical contractor and also two supply companies we have narrowed down the problem to the feed coming into the ground from the Odsal end of the ground. Exploration and then repair work will take place immediately. 

We would also like to thank Alfreton for agreeing to move the fixture and look forward to welcoming them to the Horsfall. 

The game will be live streamed with the details and link for the game to follow.

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Avenue sign Championship goalkeeper in short term deal

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We are extremely pleased to be able to announce that we have signed Will Huffer on a short term contract. Huffer is a product of the Leeds United academy and was released at the end of last season after a testing time where he had struggled with a long term wrist injury. During his time with the whites, the 6’4” ‘keeper played once for them at Elland Road in a Championship game and made 5 appearances for Barnet in the National League during a loan spell there. In a recent article Huffer discussed his ambition to just get back to training and playing and we have given him that opportunity in order to help him reach the undoubted level he is capable of. We hope he gets a smile back on his face and remains injury and pain free. Like our number 1 goalkeeper, Dan Atkinson, Huffer has also represented England at U16, U17 and U18 and we now have two incredibly talented young goalkeepers available for selection.

Will Huffer –

I’m really excited to sign for BPA and be able to help the team push forward and have a successful season. On a personal level, I’m grateful for the opportunity to play some football and hopefully I’ll be able to repay the trust by putting in some good performances’

Mark Bower –

We’re delighted to get Will signed up. He has been training with us recently after a spell out of the game and it has been obvious to see his natural ability. Will’s signing means we have two outstanding goalkeepers, both young and with bright futures in the game’

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Live Streaming Update

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As we strive hard to deliver a great streaming solution, adding team sheets, co-commentators and replays this weekend, we obviously had a few technical issues.

Unfortunately these were software related and outside of our control. We did manage to find a solution at halftime which means we should avoid the same issues in the future. 

Sadly the issues meant we were unable to deliver the level of service we are aiming for so we have today processed full refunds to everyone whom purchased the Chorley game this weekend.

You will all receive an email to the address that you used to make the purchase. The refunds have all been processed and should be in your accounts in 7-10 days.

Once agin we apologise for the interruption and hope to see you all watching again on Wednesday when we entertain Boston United at the Horsfall 

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Boston game re-arranged for Wednesday 4th of November

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Due to some challenges with being able to put on the game at the Horsfall on Monday the 2nd of November we have agreed with Boston United and the National League to move the game to Wednesday the 4th of November with a 7.45 kick off.

We would like to thank Boston and the League for accommodating our request to move the fixture at short notice.

The game will be streamed along with the new digital program and for the collectors out there, there is a limited number of paper programs and you can reserve yours by contacting Dave Stordy on davestordy@hotmail.co.uk

Details for the live stream are to follow.

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Bradford (Park Avenue) and Chorley FC played out an entertaining stalemate on Halloween at a windy Horsfall Stadium

The Avenue started well as the rain cleared in time for kick-off. With players playing in unfamiliar positions, Jordan Windass crossed the ball from his right wing but Adam Nowakowski’s header was saved by Matt Urwin from eight yards.

The away side weathered the early storm and started to create plenty of chances  themselves. Looking to their number nine Harry Cardwell, the Magpies worked the ball into his feet on several occasions but he was denied by Dan Atkinson.

Then, the striker had two great opportunities to give his side the lead. One header was saved expertly at the near post and another from a corner went wide, despite being unmarked in the penalty area.

As the half went on, it was Mark Bower’s men who could’ve opened the scoring. Isaac Marriott dribbled past three players and his final shot was pushed wide by Urwin from 20 yards.

Shortly after, Jamie Lyons was unlucky not to score. An excellent cross from Windass was toe-poked by the Academy starlet towards goal, forcing Urwin into another fine save from close range.

After the break, Chorley FC were quick out of the blocks and took the game to the hosts.

Within the opening couple of minutes, Elliott Newby tried to catch Atkinson out at his near post but the Avenue number one made a fine save with his outstretched leg.

Then, a big moment in the game saw striker Connor Hall brought down, 30 yards from goal, by Atkinson. The referee went to speak to his assistant and the goalkeeper a yellow card.

A few minutes later, defender Lewis Baines found himself in the penalty area, but his header from a Newby cross flashed wide from 12 yards.
The Avenue, having not conceded, grew in confidence and nearly broke the deadlock. Jake Hibbs pulled the ball back from the right wing to substitute Lewis Knight, who tapped the ball into the feet of Windass, but the winger’s right-footed shot was saved by Urwin.

Then, a second game-changing decision saw Atkinson give away a penalty, after bringing down Hall inside the box. Substitute Lewis Reilly stepped up and Atkinson, somehow, made a stunning save to his right and got back up to make an equally impressive block from the rebound.
With the final whistle approaching, the Avenue nearly snatched a dramatic winner.

Harry Boyes, once again impressing in the white and green jersey, received a neat pass from Nicky Clee, and the left back’s effort took a deflection which brushed past the post from 14 yards.

Bradford (Park Avenue): Atkinson, Ross, Boyes, Marriott, Havern (c), Lund, Toulson, Hibbs, Nowakowski (Knight 46), Windass (Downing 80), Lyons (Clee 52)

Sub not used: Fawcett

Yellow: Atkinson

Chorley FC: Urwin, Birch, Walker, Halls, Leather (c), Baines, Shenton (Reilly 70), Calveley, Cardwell, Hall, Newby (Conn-Clarke 64)

Subs not used: Smith, Marah, Garrett

Yellow: Halls

Attendance: Behind-closed-doors 

Referee: Aaron Bannister

Bradford (Park Avenue) thanks National Lottery players for their support

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£10M emergency support package from The National Lottery gives lifeline to National League clubs while fans are unable to attend

The Avenue are hugely appreciative and would like to thank National Lottery players for their support during these challenging times. We’re grateful to benefit from a share of the £10M of funding that has been announced for 66 National League clubs as part of a unique partnership between the National League and The National Lottery which will ensure that this season can continue.

This money will enable us to continue to deliver training and facilities to our ladies, men’s, academy and junior teams for in the near future. 

Martin Knight Director of Football Operations said:

“This helps support the vital work we do in and around the Horsfall. We run 20+ sides from U6 through to our ladies football team. We play a huge role in Bradford area, with over 100,000 people coming into contact with the club’s stadium and community programs. Protecting this, and the work of the other National League clubs, is essential for communities across the country. I can’t thank National Lottery players enough for this lifeline.”

The partnership with The National Lottery will benefit all clubs in the fifth and six tiers of English football, so that they can continue to play behind closed doors after the return of fans was paused due to rising infection rates. As a thank you, National Lottery players, who make a difference every time they buy a ticket, will also get a range of benefits – including free tickets once stadia are safe to reopen, grassroots football opportunities and VIP experiences at Wembley Stadium.

Nigel Railton, Chief Executive of National Lottery operator Camelot, said: “The National Lottery and its players have been making a huge difference to communities across the country for the past 26 years, so we’re delighted to be working with the National League to protect these all-important clubs and help them continue the vital work they carry out locally. They do a fantastic job and I can’t wait to cheer on my local National League side when fans are allowed to return.”

Digital Matchday Programme​​​

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After a slight delay to proceedings, we are delighted to announce that this season’s new matchday programme is ready!

Today’s programme has been uploaded to the system and is available to download now!
To access the programme, you will need to download the matchdayinfo app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play.

Once downloaded, simply go on and search for ‘Bradford (Park Avenue)’ When you have done that, you will be asked to create an account.

This will then allow you to purchase the programme, you will be charged via your paying details stored within Apple or Google, and can download the programme. The programme is then stored within the app so you can read it whenever you like – we suggest around midday so you can finish it in time for the big kick off at 1pm!