2022/23 Fixtures!

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We can now announce our fixtures for the upcoming 2022/23 Season.

The season starts and ends with games at home. Kings Lynn Town arrive at the Horsfall on Saturday 6th August, whilst AFC Fylde are the the opponents on the last day of the season Saturday 6th May.

We get one of the long trips out of the way in our first Away game of the season, with a trip to Latimer Park to play Kettering taking place on August 13th, before a trip to new boys Scarborough Athletic on the following Tuesday night August 16th.

The Christmas period has just the 2 games this season, Farsley Celtic visit on Boxing day before we travel to The Citedel on New Years Day.

Our last away game is Hereford away on April 22nd.

In the FA Cup we enter in the second qualifying round, on Saturday 17th September and the FA Trophy on November 19th in the Second Round.

A Full list of our fixtures is below;

BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE) – Vanarama National League North

SatAug6Kings Lynn TownH 
SatAug13Kettering TownA
TueAug16Scarborough AthleticA
SatAug20Kidderminster HarriersH
SatAug27ChorleyA
MonAug29Spennymoor TownH
SatSep3LeamingtonA
SatSep10Gloucester CityH
MonSep12DarlingtonH
SatSep17  Emirates FA Cup 2Q
SatSep24AFC FyldeA 
TueSep27SouthportA 
SatOct1  Emirates FA Cup 3Q
SatOct8Curzon AshtonH 
SatOct15Banbury UnitedAEmirates FA Cup 4Q
SatOct22HerefordH 
TueOct25Blyth SpartansA 
SatOct29Brackley TownH 
SatNov5ChesterAEmirates FA Cup 1
MonNov7Peterborough SportsH 
SatNov12Alfreton TownA 
SatNov19  Isuzu FA Trophy 2
SatNov26Boston UnitedHEmirates FA Cup 2
SatDec3BuxtonA 
MonDec5AFC Telford UnitedH 
SatDec10Kings Lynn TownA 
MonDec12Scarborough AthleticH 
SatDec17  Isuzu FA Trophy 3
MonDec26Farsley CelticH 
SunJan1Farsley CelticA 
SatJan7Kettering TownHEmirates FA Cup 3
SatJan14Spennymoor TownAIsuzu FA Trophy 4
SatJan21Kidderminster HarriersA 
SatJan28ChorleyHEmirates FA Cup 4
SatFeb4Gloucester CityA 
SatFeb11LeamingtonHIsuzu FA Trophy 5
SatFeb18Brackley TownA 
MonFeb20Blyth SpartansH 
SatFeb25ChesterH 
WedMar1  Emirates FA Cup 5
SatMar4Peterborough SportsAIsuzu FA Trophy 6
TueMar7AFC Telford UnitedA 
SatMar11Alfreton TownH 
SatMar18Boston UnitedAEmirates FA Cup Quarter-Final
SatMar25BuxtonH 
SatApr1Curzon AshtonAIsuzu FA Trophy Semi-Final
FriApr7SouthportH 
MonApr10DarlingtonA 
SatApr15Banbury UnitedH 
SatApr22HerefordAEmirates FA Cup Semi-Final
SatApr29AFC FyldeH 
SunMay21  Isuzu FA Trophy Final
SatJun3  Emirates FA Cup Final

NUE SEASON NUE KITS!

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The club are happy to finally show of our brand-new playing kit for the 22/23 Season!

The home kit, features a green torso with white accents dashed along the seams of the shirt and along the collar, paired with White and Green shorts. Green socks complete the look, for a classic Green and White kit.

Our away kit jumps well away from last year, with a full Amber and Black shirt. The sleeves fade from amber into black, which then wraps along the shoulder and into the collar. The shorts are black, with amber running down towards the amber socks.

The new kit is available to order from 9am today priced at £50.00 Adults and £42.00 Juniors, and the Club Shop will have a stock of the Home shirts available straight away in limited quantities. The Away kit is only available on backorder at the time of this release. We will let you know on our socials when this is available in store.

We’d also like to say a massive thank you to all our sponsors – The James Mae Group take the front shirt spot, our newest sponsor Mr Scratching’s emblazoned on the back, Highbury Homes take the shorts, and Greens Roofing and Building feature on the shirt sleeve.

You can purchase the 22/23 Season Shirts here

Season Ticket Holders and Multimatch ticket holders can use code ST22 for 20% off!

Please note: code does not apply to sale items or matchday and season tickets. All orders will be checked and any that use the code incorrectly will be automatically refunded.

#AAAW #BPAFC

‘PARK LITE’ PRE-SEASON PROGRAMME!

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We are happy to announce that our first 12 page pre-season programme will be available at tomorrows match vs Bradford City for just £2. This is one of three unique programmes that will release during our pre-season games, with the first featuring the history of our rivalry with City.

The new programme will be available in both the Club Shop and the programme shop during tomorrows match vs City.

#AAAW #BPAFC

AVENUE SIGN CHORLEY STRIKER!

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The club are thrilled to announce our latest signing as Striker Jacob Blyth, who joins on a one year deal from Chorley FC!

A former Football League player, Blyth comes to us as we look to add firepower into the squad.

We would also like to say a massive thank you to the BPA Development Fund whose donation helped facilitate this deal.

A delighted Mark Bower said on the signing; “Really pleased that Jacob has decided to sign for us. He had other options that would’ve been more convenient and better financially for him. But he is excited about the challenge here and looking forward to scoring some goals.”

Jacob Blyth added; “I am really happy to be joining Bradford (Park Avenue) and cant wait to get going. Having spoken to Bows and Bosh the project here is something that excites me, and I’m looking forward to being with the lads and competing next season.”

You can watch Jacobs first interview below

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PAY ON GATE FOR BPAFC v BRADFORD CITY + PARKING INFORMATION

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Bradford (Park Avenue) would like to announce that Fridays match v Bradford City will now have both Cash and Card turnstiles open for those who were unable to purchase a ticket online or in store. If you are paying cash, please enter through the Cemetery Road turnstiles. The Park Road turnstiles will NOT have a cash turnstile.

If you would like to purchase a ticket before the match, we are open Wednesday and Thursday 10am-7pm for cash or card ticket sales. Alternatively, you can still purchase online by clicking HERE

Additionally, there will be limited parking on Cemetery Road, please use the Car Park.

Parking in the Cemetery is prohibited.

To use the car park you must come down Cemetery Road and turn into the Car Park.

After the game you must leave through the Park Road exit, turning RIGHT onto Park Road.

PLAYERS AND COACHES WANTED!

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Bradford (Park Avenue) Ladies are looking for individuals who have a passion for sports and community football to join our Ladies team as a volunteer coach. This role would be based at the Horsfall, with training taking place from 7:30pm-9pm during pre-season and 8pm-9pm during the season.

A level 1 coaching badge is desirable, but not required for the role. Matchdays are Sundays with a 2pm Kick Off.

As well as coaches, we are also recruiting players for both our Ladies First and Development Teams. Ages 16+

You will be joining a strong squad of experienced players, and the club can offer a good pathway with our partnership with Bradford City.

Our ladies teams play in the West Riding County WFL and the North East Regional WFL, as well as competing in the F.A. Cup and the County Cup.

To register your interest, please email Neal at ladies@bpafc.com

2022/23 ADMISSION PRICES | #MultiMatch TICKET LAUNCH!

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We are pleased to announce our 2022/23 Matchday Admission prices. Alongside our #AAAW Season Ticket prices, matchday admission has also been frozen at last season’s prices.

Adults can gain entry for just £14 per game, whilst concessions will pay just £10 a game at the Horsfall.

As with previous years, students will be admitted for £5 with a valid student ID. 12-16s are charged at £3 with u12s costing just £1 per game.

HOWEVER, we are also happy to announce the latest of our #AAAW Season Tickets. Our #MultiMatch Season tickets are now available! Priced at just £50 for the 22/23 season.

The #MultiMatch season ticket is ideal for more casual supporters who cannot attend every home match, but still want to make savings on admission.

For Adults, the #MultiMatch Season Ticket will allow entry into all of BPA’s NLN matches for the 22/23 Season at just £7, and Concessions will be allowed entry for just £5.

To purchase your #MultiMatch Season Ticket, click HERE

ACADEMY PARTNER WITH GLOBAL ORGANISATION!

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Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy are proud to announce that we have partnered with global GPS provider Fitogether to provide our scholarship teams with cutting edge GPS data for the 2022/23 Season.

Fitogether is a football technology company that specializes in wearable EPTS (Electronic Performance Tracking System). Over 450 clubs in 53 countries are using Fitogether’s solution ‘OHCOACH’, across all levels of football including SS Lazio, Fenerbahce SK, Besiktas JK and Celtic FC. Fitogether is also the official sponsor of the K-League in South Korea supporting all clubs, across multiple levels.

Fitogether has also expanded with new business opportunities such as data analyzation services, scouting reports and NFT content market for fan engagement. Fitogether leads the world trend with advanced data analysis technology and holds the number 1 place for data accuracy in the FIFA Quality Programme. The players’ performance data collected through Fitogether’s solution helps coaches and staff in decision making for better performance and development of players.

Fitogether’s director, Kim Taeryung commented on the cooperation agreement: “We are honoured to be working with a renowned club such as Bradford (Park Avenue). Our strategic partnership with Indulge Football has played a huge part in the introduction of this partnership. The development of football is rapidly growing, and we hope that Fitogether can contribute to the future of Bradford (Park Avenue).

“I believe the recent advancement of football lies in the enhancement of physical performance. We hope that our technology assists the coaches with the improvement of the players,” added Taeryung.

Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy Technical Director, Tom McStravick said of the agreement:  “We are delighted to agree this partnership with Fitogether who, like us, are a progressive and forward thinking organisation. This partnership will allow us to use cutting edge technology to improve our performance and raise the standards within the academy.”

Our Academy are offering trials throughout June & July ahead of next season. To register interest in our BPA Player Pathway please register below.

https://forms.gle/BEHUnBHqYZFW1kJq5

**Due to high demand please allow between 5 working days for a trial date**

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“HIGH HOPES” AS ODUNSTON SIGNS

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We are thrilled to announce the re-signing of right-footed Defender Lucas Odunston on a new 1 year contract, with the option for a 2nd.

Lucas first signed in August 2021 after making a big impression on the management during pre-season. He went on to make 27 appearances during the 21/22 season. Odunston previously played for Leeds United u18s and Hull City u23s before joining Avenue.

On the signing, Gaffer Mark Bower said; “I have high hopes for Lucas this coming season following a really strong finish to last season.”

He continued; “He made the right back spot his own following some really impressive displays and the challenge for him now is to continue that progression for a full season.”

Odunston also said; “I’m really glad to still be here for at least another year, Bows and Bosh are top class and have helped me massively in returning to football after two years out with injuries. I’m looking forward to the challenge of it being such a competitive league this year and one that hopefully we can prove ourselves in.”

He went on; “With such a nice bunch of lads and such a committed and welcoming fan base, it’s nice to be a part of a fundamentally great club. On a personal level I’ll be looking to push on at right back and get better and stronger as the season goes on.”

An additional reminder! We are open for #AAAW Season Tickets and for Tickets to our upcoming Pre-Season friendly v Bradford City! 9am – 5pm all next week at the BPA Club Shop. You can also purchase both online using the links below. Please note that we cannot take card payments at the club shop due to our card system being down.

BPA v BCFC – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradford-park-avenue-afc/t-yaqvdrn

#AAAW SEASON TICKETS – https://www.bpafc.com/product-category/season-tickets/