6 Apr 2020

Head To Head: Avenue VS Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Whilst Wolves aren’t the biggest of today’s household names, they do rank among the top names when looking at all time stats.

In the all-time table since the league’s inception in 1888, Wolves sit fourth in terms of points gathered in all divisions at the end of the 2018–19 season, with only Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal ranking higher.

Alongside this, they also hold the third highest total of all-time league goals. Only Manchester United and Liverpool have more. Take a look at the stats below to see how they match up against the Avenue.

Bradford (Park Avenue) VS Wolverhampton Wanderers

Games won:8
Games drawn:9
Games lost:9
DateMatchResultScoreCompetition
14 Nov 1908Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueD1-1League Division Two
20 Mar 1909Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersW4-1League Division Two
27 Nov 1909Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueW0-2League Division Two
09 Apr 1910Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersL2-3League Division Two
03 Dec 1910Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersW1-0League Division Two
08 Apr 1911Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueD0-0League Division Two
18 Nov 1911Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueD1-1League Division Two
23 Mar 1912Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersL0-2League Division Two
02 Nov 1912Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueD0-0League Division Two
01 Feb 1913Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersW3-0FA Cup
16 Apr 1913Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersW5-1League Division Two
08 Nov 1913Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueL1-0League Division Two
14 Mar 1914Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersW1-0League Division Two
04 Mar 1922Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersD0-0League Division Two
11 Mar 1922Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueL5-0League Division Two
20 Oct 1923Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersL0-1Division Three (North)
27 Oct 1923Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueL2-0Division Three (North)
24 Nov 1928Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersW4-1League Division Two
06 Apr 1929Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueL3-1League Division Two
21 Dec 1929Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersD0-0League Division Two
26 Apr 1930Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueD4-4League Division Two
06 Apr 1931Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersD1-1League Division Two
07 Apr 1931Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueD1-1League Division Two
28 Mar 1932Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueL6-0League Division Two
29 Mar 1932Bradford Park Avenue v Wolverhampton WanderersW2-1League Division Two
07 Jan 1939Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford Park AvenueL3-1FA Cup
Stat’s sourced from 11v11.com – if you spot any inaccuracies please e-mail info@bpafc.com.

3 Apr 2020

Head To Head: Avenue VS Manchester United

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Amongst the most famous and well supported clubs in global football, The Red Devils need no introduction.

Manchester United have won more trophies than any other club in English football, but Bradford (Park Avenue) hold something over them: When it comes to league games, Avenue has defeated United more times than they have defeated us (W9 D1 L8). Needless to say, we’re not counting the FA Cup in this, you’ll see why below!

Bradford (Park Avenue) VS Manchester United

Games won:9
Games drawn:3
Games lost:10
DateMatchResultScoreCompetition
01 Jan 1915Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueW1-2League Division One
05 Apr 1915Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedW5-0League Division One
02 Apr 1920Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueW0-1League Division One
06 Apr 1920Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedL1-4League Division One
04 Dec 1920Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueL5-1League Division One
11 Dec 1920Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedL2-4League Division One
29 Aug 1931Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedW3-1League Division Two
02 Jan 1932Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueW0-2League Division Two
15 Oct 1932Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueL2-1League Division Two
05 Apr 1933Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedD1-1League Division Two
14 Oct 1933Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedW6-1League Division Two
24 Feb 1934Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueW0-4League Division Two
15 Dec 1934Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedL1-2League Division Two
27 Apr 1935Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueL2-0League Division Two
26 Oct 1935Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedW1-0League Division Two
11 Apr 1936Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueL4-0League Division Two
11 Dec 1937Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedW4-0League Division Two
23 Apr 1938Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueL3-1League Division Two
11 Jan 1947Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedL0-3FA Cup
29 Jan 1949Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueD1-1FA Cup
05 Feb 1949Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester UnitedD1-1FA Cup
07 Feb 1949Manchester United v Bradford Park AvenueL5-0FA Cup

Stat’s sourced from 11v11.com – if you spot any inaccuracies please e-mail info@bpafc.com.

2 Apr 2020

Head To Head: Avenue VS Chelsea

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Today’s opponent has won over thirty competitive honours including six European trophies. Not bad for a side nicknamed “The Pensioners”.

It took 50 years for Chelsea to win their first major honour, the League Championship, in 1955. But since then they have become a dominant force in elite football. Needless to say, the stats below are weighted in the blue’s favour.

Bradford (Park Avenue) VS Chelsea

Games won:5
Games drawn:1
Games lost:10
DateMatchResultScoreCompetition
10 Dec 1910Chelsea v Bradford Park AvenueL3-0League Division Two
15 Apr 1911Bradford Park Avenue v ChelseaW2-1League Division Two
23 Dec 1911Bradford Park Avenue v ChelseaD1-1League Division Two
27 Apr 1912Chelsea v Bradford Park AvenueL1-0League Division Two
17 Oct 1914Bradford Park Avenue v ChelseaW3-0League Division One
01 Mar 1915Chelsea v Bradford Park AvenueW0-1League Division One
25 Oct 1919Bradford Park Avenue v ChelseaW1-0League Division One
01 Nov 1919Chelsea v Bradford Park AvenueL4-0League Division One
06 Mar 1920Chelsea v Bradford Park AvenueL4-1FA Cup
18 Dec 1920Chelsea v Bradford Park AvenueL4-1League Division One
01 Jan 1921Bradford Park Avenue v ChelseaL0-2League Division One
27 Aug 1928Bradford Park Avenue v ChelseaL1-2League Division Two
05 Sep 1928Chelsea v Bradford Park AvenueL3-1League Division Two
12 Oct 1929Chelsea v Bradford Park AvenueW1-2League Division Two
12 Mar 1930Bradford Park Avenue v ChelseaL1-3League Division Two
09 Jan 1960Chelsea v Bradford Park AvenueL5-1FA Cup
1 Apr 2020

Head To Head: Avenue VS Leicester City

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Today’s featured team shocked the world in 2015-16 by defying all the odds to win the premier league, gaining them the nickname: “The Unbelievables”.

It took Leicester over 130 years to reach the dizzying heights of top flight champions, and over that time they faced the Avenue on the field numerous times, so let’s take a look at how the two matched up.

Bradford (Park Avenue) VS Leicester City

Games won:4
Games drawn:5
Games lost:15
DateMatchResultScoreCompetition
11 Sep 1909Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester FosseL1-3League Division Two
22 Jan 1910Leicester Fosse v Bradford Park AvenueL3-0League Division Two
26 Nov 1910Leicester Fosse v Bradford Park AvenueL2-0League Division Two
01 Apr 1911Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester FosseW3-1League Division Two
25 Nov 1911Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester FosseD1-1League Division Two
30 Mar 1912Leicester Fosse v Bradford Park AvenueL3-0League Division Two
09 Nov 1912Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester FosseD2-2League Division Two
15 Mar 1913Leicester Fosse v Bradford Park AvenueL3-0League Division Two
01 Nov 1913Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester FosseW3-2League Division Two
07 Mar 1914Leicester Fosse v Bradford Park AvenueW2-3League Division Two
27 Aug 1921Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester CityL0-1League Division Two
03 Sep 1921Leicester City v Bradford Park AvenueL2-1League Division Two
25 Dec 1935Leicester City v Bradford Park AvenueL5-0League Division Two
01 Jan 1936Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester CityW3-1League Division Two
31 Aug 1936Leicester City v Bradford Park AvenueL5-0League Division Two
09 Sep 1936Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester CityL1-2League Division Two
25 Dec 1946Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester CityL1-2League Division Two
26 Dec 1946Leicester City v Bradford Park AvenueL2-1League Division Two
18 Oct 1947Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester CityL0-2League Division Two
06 Mar 1948Leicester City v Bradford Park AvenueL2-0League Division Two
16 Oct 1948Leicester City v Bradford Park AvenueD2-2League Division Two
12 Mar 1949Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester CityD3-3League Division Two
24 Aug 1949Bradford Park Avenue v Leicester CityD2-2League Division Two
29 Aug 1949Leicester City v Bradford Park AvenueL4-1League Division Two

Stat’s sourced from 11v11.com – if you spot any inaccuracies please e-mail info@bpafc.com.

1 Apr 2020

Bradford (Park Avenue) announce the signing of the Eckerslyke twins

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Bradford (Park Avenue) are pleased to announce the signing of twins, Willy Eckerslyke and Woody Eckerslyke from Earls Park F.C.

Willy and Woody, aged 25, both join after making a phenomenal impact at the Sparks, both combining for 78 goals and 37 assists in just two seasons at the London-based club. Both proud Yorkshiremen, born and bred in the city of Bradford, they are excited about getting the opportunity to don the Red, Amber and Black. 

Woody stated,

“I’ve always been reyt keen to return to my roots in Bradford, its not been nice living dahn south for the last few years.
Pretty mingin’ to be honest with ya. Nowt like Bradford. There’s nowt better than being back home, and am excited to start playing for Bradford (Park Avenue), getting to know the rest of the lads and hopefully continue to enjoy me football.”

Woody followed on with,

“I’ve been telling our lad that this would happen. Like he said, there’s nowt better than returning home. Am excited about the opportunity that we’ve got, to hopefully help lift this club through the ranks. I rang me ma’ earlier to tell her, and she actually sounded happy for once the mardy get.”

When asked whether he thinks his brother will be the better signing, Woody responded with “Will he heck as like”. While Willy responded with, “Would he heck as like” when asked whether Woody would be able to outscore him next season.

Avenue manager, Mark Bower hopes the pair both continue what they have started, “Very pleased to announce these two new signings. Although to be honest with you, I couldn’t tell you which one is which. Called Woody Willy and Willy Woody earlier. But yeah, both scored plenty of goals and got good potential so I’m excited to see what they can bring to the team.”  

31 Mar 2020

Head To Head: Avenue VS Manchester City

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Head To Head: Avenue VS Manchester City

Today sees us look back at that famous 8-2 win in the second instalment of our Head To Head feature.

Today’s opponent needs no real introduction to the Horsfall faithful as, everyone knows, “Back in 1946, we showed some tricks, and we beat Man City 8-2 (‘Ave you?)”.

Bradford (Park Avenue) Vs Manchester City

Games won:6
Games drawn:1
Games lost:8
DateMatchResultScoreCompetition
25 Dec 1909Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester CityW2-0League Division Two
01 Jan 1910Manchester City v Bradford Park AvenueL3-1League Division Two
19 Dec 1914Manchester City v Bradford Park AvenueW2-3League Division One
24 Apr 1915Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester CityW3-1League Division One
13 Mar 1920Manchester City v Bradford Park AvenueL4-1League Division One
22 Mar 1920Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester CityW2-1League Division One
23 Apr 1921Manchester City v Bradford Park AvenueL1-0League Division One
30 Apr 1921Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester CityL1-2League Division One
03 Sep 1938Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester CityW4-2League Division Two
31 Dec 1938Manchester City v Bradford Park AvenueL5-1League Division Two
26 Jan 1946Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester CityL1-3FA Cup
30 Jan 1946Manchester City v Bradford Park AvenueW2-8FA Cup
21 Sep 1946Manchester City v Bradford Park AvenueL7-2League Division Two
14 May 1947Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester CityD1-1League Division Two
09 Jan 1954Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester CityL2-5FA Cup

Stat’s sourced from 11v11.com – if you spot any inaccuracies please e-mail info@bpafc.com.

30 Mar 2020

Head To Head: Avenue VS Liverpool FC

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With football suspended for the foreseeable future, we’ve taken a look through the archives to see how the club matches up against the top brass of English football.

Today’s opponent is flying high at the top of the Premier League, so it’s no real surprise they’ve had the better of the encounters between the two sides.

Bradford (Park Avenue) Vs Liverpool

Games won: 2
Games drawn: 1
Games lost: 5
Date Match Result Score Competition
12 Dec 1914 Bradford Park Avenue v Liverpool W 1-0 League Division One
17 Apr 1915 Liverpool v Bradford Park Avenue L 2-1 League Division One
08 Nov 1919 Bradford Park Avenue v Liverpool L 1-2 League Division One
15 Nov 1919 Liverpool v Bradford Park Avenue D 3-3 League Division One
06 Nov 1920 Liverpool v Bradford Park Avenue W 0-1 League Division One
13 Nov 1920 Bradford Park Avenue v Liverpool L 1-3 League Division One
06 Oct 1945 Liverpool v Bradford Park Avenue L 4-1 North Region War League
13 Oct 1945 Bradford Park Avenue v Liverpool L 0-2 North Region War League

Stats sourced from 11v11.com – if you spot any inaccuracies please e-mail info@bpafc.com.

29 Feb 2020

ACADEMY TRIALS | Friday 27th March 2020

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Bradford (Park Avenue) are running an open trial session for both male and female 16 to 18-year olds in an attempt to find players to join the clubs Academy sides for the 2020/21 season.

The club is looking to find players for:

  • The Men’s Academy Squad
  • The Ladies’ Academy Squad
  • The Under 19’s Squad

The trials will take place at the University of Bradford training facility, behind the Laisteridge Lane Student Village.

Address:
Laisteridge Lane Student Village Bradford
Laisteridge Lane,
Bradford,
BD5 0NH

The trials will take place from 3-5pm on Friday 27th March 2020.

Please note suitable footwear for 3G playing surface will be required.

If you are interested in attending please complete the below registration form and email this to Des Hazel – desmond_hazel@hotmail.com

Academy Trial 2020 Registration Form

Can’t make this trail? Don’t worry as the club will be hosting trials on the last Friday of every month.

28 Feb 2020

ACADEMY TRIALS | Friday 28th February 2020

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Every month Bradford (Park Avenue) will be hosting open
trails to find young prospects to join the clubs Academy sides for the 2020/21
season.

The trails are open to 16-18-year old male and female players,
as the club is searching for players to join the Men’s and Ladies’ Academies as well as candidates to join our Under 19’s squad.

The trials will take place at the University of Bradford
training facility, behind the Laisteridge Lane Student Village.

The trials will take place from 3-5pm on Friday 28th February 2020.

Please note suitable footwear for 3G playing surface will be required.

Can’t make this trail? Don’t worry as the club will be hosting trials on the last Friday of every month.

Address:
Laisteridge Lane Student Village Bradford
Laisteridge Lane,
Bradford,
BD5 0NH

12 Jan 2020

Match Report: Hereford 1 – 1 Bradford

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Avenue returned from Edgar Street with a single bitter-sweet point yesterday following a superb performance that was only thwarted by some superb goal keeping.

The game didn’t start out as well as it was set to go on however, as Pope’s deflected shot from outside the box trickled in beyond the reach of a stranded Joe Green, Hereford taking the lead inside of 5 minutes.

Not long after Johnson had a chance to level the scores as he was played through by Adam Nowakowski, but it wasn’t to be as his resulting shot went wide.

Green was then called into action to save an Alex Bray effort after the Bradford defence failed to close the midfielder down.

Hereford’s early lead was quickly put to an end on 19 minutes. It was Avenue captain Nicky Clee who stepped up and scored his second goal in as many games, reading a loose ball in the box to smash in a half volley.

Having gotten a taste for goal, Clee received the ball inside his own half and, spotting the Hereford stopper off his line, took a shot from 50 yards that only missed by a fine margin.

Half Time: Hereford 1 – 1 Bradford

Having dominated possession and play in the first half, Avenue came out to find Hereford’s resolve had strengthened. Assisted by a strong wind the Bulls would have the better of chances in the early part of the second half.

Sodiende used his superior pace to break through the Bradford back line, going one on one with an on rushing Green, but his chipped shot was too high. Just clearing the bar to the shock of the Hereford supporters who had already cheered in unfounded celebration.

The Hereford number 10 had his best chance to find the net as the Bulls won a penalty following a miss kicked clearance from Lund. Sodiende latched onto the loose ball and drove forward into the box to be brought down by a last ditch tackle from Priestley, who received a yellow for his efforts.

Again, the Hereford supporters were ready to cheer, but it turned to groans as Sodiende’s effort hit the bar, and despite coming back across the face of the goal, it went out for a goal kick much to the relief of the travelling green army.

A 70th minute substitution saw Lewis Knight inject some much needed pace to the Avenue side, and he quickly had an impact, setting up Oli Johnson with a low cross, but Will Henry saved the shot before turning away a curled effort from Lund.

Bradford continued to apply pressure as Knight received the ball in his own half, racing past a stranded Hereford defence to produce an unbelievable save from man of the match, Henry.

Full Time: Hereford 1 – 1 Bradford

Attendance: 1586

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