We can today confirm that last weeks postponed match v Scarborough Athletic has now been rearranged for 27th February 2023. Kick Off is set for 7:45pm.
Anyone who held tickets for the called off game on Monday 16th January will be able to use these tickets at the new date.
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The Green Army bid to bounce back at Kidderminster.
Bradford (Park Avenue) will be hoping to return to winning ways as they visit Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday. The fixture follows a narrow 3-2 defeat at Spennymoor Town last time out, having seen Monday’s visit of Scarborough Athletic once again called off due to the cold weather.
The defeat at Brewery Field last Saturday ended an impressive six game unbeaten league run for the Avenue; however, no wins in four have left the club looking nervously over their shoulders. Holding a two-point advantage over Kettering Town in 21st and having played a game more than some of the sides below, a win at Aggborough Stadium this week could see Bradford (Park Avenue) climb two spaces in their bid to secure safety.
The build up to the trip to Kidderminster has seen some positive news emerge from the club following another productive week in the transfer market. On Tuesday afternoon the Avenue were delighted to confirm the extension of Jordan Preston’s loan deal until the end of the season. The forward has been instrumental to boss Mark Bower’s plans, netting three goals in seven matches since joining from Spennymoor Town. In addition to this, Bradford (Park Avenue) have also secured the services of Huddersfield Town defender Shane Maroodza on a 28-day loan, with the youngster having made a positive impression in an earlier loan spell at the Horsfall this season.
The Avenue faithful may well approach this game with an air of caution as Kidderminster Harriers have proven to be tricky opponents in recent years. The Green Army would need to look back to May 2018 to remember their last victory over the Harriers, a 2-0 away win at Aggborough Stadium courtesy of goals from Adam Boyes and Oli Johnson. Bradford (Park Avenue) will also be aiming to avoid a repeat of this season’s reverse fixture against Kidderminster. The Green Army looked set to secure their first home point of the season when hosting the Harriers back in August, only for Zak Brown to break the deadlock and net a 94th minute winner for the away side.
This weekend’s hosts will also be desperate for the three points, as a run of one win in their last six league games has seen them drop into the bottom half of the table. The Harriers had been enjoying a good cup run in the FA Trophy this season, but defeat at the hands of National League side Dorking Wanderers last weekend saw the club exit in the fourth round of this year’s competition. What’s more, Bradford (Park Avenue) can take confidence from Kidderminster’s dip in form at Aggborough Stadium. Without a home win since late October, the Avenue will be looking to heap even more misery on their hosts.
Match Preview by Stephen Grimshaw
TICKET AND TRAVEL INFORMATION – From the Kidderminster website
If you’re planning on visiting Aggborough as an away fan, here is some of the information you’ll need to know – please specifically note the requirement to purchase your tickets before entering. They are also a cashless venue, so please plan accordingly for your trip.
BY CAR
FROM THE HORSFALL –
Get on M606 in Bradford from A6036 – 5 min (1.8 mi)
Head north-west on Cemetery Rd towards Studley Ave – 0.1 mi
Turn right onto Halifax Rd/A6036 – 0.8 mi
At Odsal Top, take the 3rd exit onto Rooley Ave/A6036 – 0.6 mi
At Staithgate Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the M606 slip road to Manchester/Hull/Leeds/M62 – 0.3 mi
Take M62 and M6 to Manor Way/A456 in Halesowen. Take exit 3 from M5 – 2 hr 5 min (126 mi)
Merge onto M606 – 2.7 mi
Merge onto M62 – 19.2 mi
Keep right to stay on M62 – 8.1 mi
Continue onto M60 – 6.9 mi
At junction 12, Use the left 2 lanes to exit towards M62/M6/Liverpool – 0.7 mi
Continue onto M62 – 7.8 mi
Take the M6 S/M6 N exit towards Birmingham/Chester/M56/Preston – 0.6 mi
Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 10, follow signs for M6(S) S/Birmingham – 0.9 mi
Keep right and merge onto M6 – 27.2 mi
Keep right to stay on M6 – 17.4 mi
Keep right to stay on M6 – 15.5 mi
At junction 11A, Use the left 2 lanes to take the M6 exit to Birmingham/M5 – 0.8 mi
Continue onto M6 (signs for Birmingham S/M5 SW) – 8.9 mi
At junction 8, take the M5 exit to Birmingham(West)/Birmingham(South)/West Bromwich – 1.6 mi
Continue onto M5 – 7.1 mi
At junction 3, take the A456 exit to Kidderminster
Follow A456 to Hoo Rd in Kidderminster – 23 min (11.8 mi)
At Quinton Interchange, take the 3rd exit onto Manor Way/A456 – 1.5 mi
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Manor Way/A456 – 1.5 mi
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Hagley Rd/A456 – 0.6 mi
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hagley Causeway/A456 – 0.9 mi
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hagley Hill/A456 Continue to follow A456 – 1.0 mi
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit – 0.1 mi
Continue onto Kidderminster Rd/A456
Continue to follow A456 – 5.4 mi
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto The Ringway/A451 – 0.2 mi
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Comberton Hill/A448 – 387 ft
Turn right onto Hoo Rd – 0.4 mi The destination will be on your left
BY RAIL
Kidderminster Station (0.5 miles from Aggborough Stadium). Walk down Comberton Hill towards the town centre and take the left turning just before Motorway Tyres near the bottom of the hill. Walk up Hoo Road for approximately half a mile to Aggborough Stadium.
Distances from Kidderminster
Tickets for matches at Aggborough must be purchased in advance of entry – there is no facility to pay cash on the turnstile. Advance match day tickets can be purchased here using their online ticketing platform. There is an additional surcharge to anyone purchasing their ticket in person at the box office on the day of the match (except for junior tickets), so it makes sense to purchase your ticket early, as it only takes a moment.
Any supporters needing assistance with purchasing online can contact us before a match day on 01562 823 931.
For the vast majority of matches at Aggborough, away fans will be seated in the East Stand, an all-seated stand that runs the length of the pitch, offering fantastic views of the pitch, or the South Stand terrace, which is behind the goal to the left of the East Stand as you sit.
Where a large travelling contingent is expected, away supporters will also then be housed in the South Stand terrace, which is behind the goal to the right hand side of the tunnel as you enter the pitch.
As stated above, away fans will most times be housed in the East Stand seating or the South Stand Terrace.
5 Star Windows North Stand / South Stand (Away)
Adults: £17.00
Over 65: £13.00
*Student/Young Adult (age 16-21): £11.00
U16s: £4.00
EBC Group Main Stand and East Stand.
Adults: £19.00
Over 65: £15.00
*Student/Young Adult (age 16-21): £13.00
U16s: £5.00
There are refreshment facilities within easy reach for away fans at Aggborough wherever they’re housed.
Programmes at Aggborough are £3.50 and are packed with details covering both teams plus plenty of other great content. These are on sale throughout the ground. Can’t make it to the ground? Don’t worry – programmes are available to buy online with free postage.
Supporter parking at Aggborough is extremely limited at present. This is restricted to the South Stand where cars can park for £5 on a first come, first served basis. The ground is within a residential area, so when parking and attending matches at Aggborough, respectful of local residents at all times.
We would ask any supporter suffering COVID-19 symptoms to stay away from the ground and follow Government guidance.
In compliance with national law, Aggborough Stadium is a fully non-smoking venue within all enclosed and semi-enclosed areas. This includes the use of e-cigarettes.
We can today confirm that Spennymoor loanee Jordan Preston has had his loan extended from the original date of 14th February, now until the end of the season.
Jordan has been a brilliant addition to the team since joining in November, scoring 3 goals in 7 matches.
A huge thanks to the Development Fund for their contribution to this deal.
We can also confirm that Huddersfield Town defender Shane Maroodza, who was with us at the start of the season is returning to the club on a 28-day loan.
Shane made 6 appearances for Avenue back in August, playing a vital role in both the #3 and #6 shirts.
Welcome back Shane!
The club would like to place on record our thanks to both Huddersfield Town and Spennymoor Town for their professionalism in getting these deals through.
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Taken from the Kidderminster Website.
If you’re planning on visiting Aggborough as an away fan, here is some of the information you’ll need to know – please specifically note the requirement to purchase your tickets before entering. They are also a cashless venue, so please plan accordingly for your trip.
BY CAR
FROM THE HORSFALL –
Get on M606 in Bradford from A6036 – 5 min (1.8 mi)
Head north-west on Cemetery Rd towards Studley Ave – 0.1 mi
Turn right onto Halifax Rd/A6036 – 0.8 mi
At Odsal Top, take the 3rd exit onto Rooley Ave/A6036 – 0.6 mi
At Staithgate Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the M606 slip road to Manchester/Hull/Leeds/M62 – 0.3 mi
Take M62 and M6 to Manor Way/A456 in Halesowen. Take exit 3 from M5 – 2 hr 5 min (126 mi)
Merge onto M606 – 2.7 mi
Merge onto M62 – 19.2 mi
Keep right to stay on M62 – 8.1 mi
Continue onto M60 – 6.9 mi
At junction 12, Use the left 2 lanes to exit towards M62/M6/Liverpool – 0.7 mi
Continue onto M62 – 7.8 mi
Take the M6 S/M6 N exit towards Birmingham/Chester/M56/Preston – 0.6 mi
Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 10, follow signs for M6(S) S/Birmingham – 0.9 mi
Keep right and merge onto M6 – 27.2 mi
Keep right to stay on M6 – 17.4 mi
Keep right to stay on M6 – 15.5 mi
At junction 11A, Use the left 2 lanes to take the M6 exit to Birmingham/M5 – 0.8 mi
Continue onto M6 (signs for Birmingham S/M5 SW) – 8.9 mi
At junction 8, take the M5 exit to Birmingham(West)/Birmingham(South)/West Bromwich – 1.6 mi
Continue onto M5 – 7.1 mi
At junction 3, take the A456 exit to Kidderminster
Follow A456 to Hoo Rd in Kidderminster – 23 min (11.8 mi)
At Quinton Interchange, take the 3rd exit onto Manor Way/A456 – 1.5 mi
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Manor Way/A456 – 1.5 mi
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Hagley Rd/A456 – 0.6 mi
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hagley Causeway/A456 – 0.9 mi
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hagley Hill/A456 Continue to follow A456 – 1.0 mi
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit – 0.1 mi
Continue onto Kidderminster Rd/A456
Continue to follow A456 – 5.4 mi
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto The Ringway/A451 – 0.2 mi
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Comberton Hill/A448 – 387 ft
Turn right onto Hoo Rd – 0.4 mi The destination will be on your left
BY RAIL
Kidderminster Station (0.5 miles from Aggborough Stadium). Walk down Comberton Hill towards the town centre and take the left turning just before Motorway Tyres near the bottom of the hill. Walk up Hoo Road for approximately half a mile to Aggborough Stadium.
Distances from Kidderminster
Tickets for matches at Aggborough must be purchased in advance of entry – there is no facility to pay cash on the turnstile. Advance match day tickets can be purchased our online ticketing platform. There is an additional surcharge to anyone purchasing their ticket in person at the box office on the day of the match (except for junior tickets), so it makes sense to purchase your ticket early, as it only takes a moment.
Any supporters needing assistance with purchasing online can contact us before a match day on 01562 823 931.
For the vast majority of matches at Aggborough, away fans will be seated in the East Stand, an all-seated stand that runs the length of the pitch, offering fantastic views of the pitch, or the South Stand terrace, which is behind the goal to the left of the East Stand as you sit.
Where a large travelling contingent is expected, away supporters will also then be housed in the South Stand terrace, which is behind the goal to the right hand side of the tunnel as you enter the pitch.
Visiting Aggborough to support Harriers? Head to the North Stand terrace or the seated EBC Main Stand or East Stand.
As stated above, away fans will most times be housed in the East Stand seating or the South Stand Terrace. Get admission price details.
There are refreshment facilities within easy reach for away fans at Aggborough wherever they’re housed.
Programmes at Aggborough are £3.50 and are packed with details covering both teams plus plenty of other great content. These are on sale throughout the ground. Can’t make it to the ground? Don’t worry – programmes are available to buy online with free postage.
Supporter parking at Aggborough is extremely limited at present. This is restricted to the South Stand where cars can park for £5 on a first come, first served basis. The ground is within a residential area, so when parking and attending matches at Aggborough, respectful of local residents at all times.
We would ask any supporter suffering COVID-19 symptoms to stay away from the ground and follow Government guidance.
In compliance with national law, Aggborough Stadium is a fully non-smoking venue within all enclosed and semi-enclosed areas. This includes the use of e-cigarettes.
Your entry into Aggborough Stadium is subject to the acceptance of the National League’s Ground regulations and adherence to the Smoke No Joke policy. Both documents are clearly visible and available on entry turnstiles but are also available for download below.
We can now announce that following a pitch inspection, tonight’s match v Scarborough Athletic has been called off due to snowfall on the pitch. There are also some concerns regarding spectator safety.
We apologise for any inconvenience, and we will announce the rescheduled match as soon as it is agreed.
Anyone who has tickets for tonight’s game will be granted entry to the rearranged game.
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Following this morning’s snow fall, we can confirm there will be a pitch inspection today at 2pm.
We are delighted to announce the loan capture of highly rated Huddersfield defender David Adewoju. David is available straight away after agreeing a month long deal.
Welcome to the Green Army David!
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We are delighted to announce that we have signed Academy defender Mason Brewis on non contract terms!
Mason becomes the 3rd academy player to make the step up this season following in the foot steps of Liam Hall and Myles Ls Bastide.
A tough tackling defender, Mason has been playing his football down at Thackley this season, and made the move from Reserves to First team at Dennyfield earlier this year.
On the move, Thomas McStravick said: This is fantastic news, Mason has been brilliant this season under the tutelage of Pat McGuire and the staff and thoroughly deserves his chance. Knowing Mason, I know he will be aware that the hard work starts now. Well done Mason!
We can confirm today that we have re-called Eddie Church from his loan spell at Matlock Town.
Eddie comes back in time to be available for the Spennymoor game this weekend.
Welcome back Eddie!
Two games in three days await the Avenue in the Vanarama National League North.
Bradford (Park Avenue) aim to extend their unbeaten run to seven games as they prepare to take on Spennymoor Town at The Brewery Field on Saturday. More importantly, the Avenue will be chasing the three points after a trio of successive draws since Christmas.
The Avenue approach this game following a frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Kettering Town, a game that saw the visitors reduced to ten men before halftime and relying on a makeshift goalkeeper to guard the sticks in the form of their midfield goal scorer George Forsyth. A resolute Kettering kept Bradford (Park Avenue) at bay for 95 minutes and were saved by the woodwork three times before Jordan Preston’s stoppage time strike rescued a point for the hosts.
Spennymoor Town will be boasting their own unbeaten league run as they welcome Bradford (Park Avenue), accumulating ten points from a possible twelve in their previous four games, a streak that has seen them move six points clear of the relegation zone. The Avenue defence will need to keep a close eye on experienced attacker Glen Taylor who is now into double figures this season following his goal against AFC Telford last week. Taylor has netted three goals in his last four games for the Moors.
A win for Bradford (Park Avenue) would see them move level on points with this Saturday’s opponents, but Spennymoor Town’s superior goal difference means the Avenue would need to win by at least four goals to climb above them. The Green Army will head to The Brewery Field with fond memories of last season’s trip, a 2-0 victory courtesy of goals from Sam Fielding and Lewis Knight. The Avenue players will also be out to avenge their defeat to Spennymoor in the reverse fixture, with the Moors coming away from the Horsfall with a narrow 1-0 victory back in August.
You can watch the goals from our last visit to the Brewery Field on our YouTube channel below.
Just two days after the trip to Spennymoor, Bradford (Park Avenue) will be welcoming Yorkshire rivals and promotion hopefuls Scarborough Athletic to the Horsfall Community Stadium, a rearranged fixture which originally fell foul to the cold weather in mid-December.
Despite occupying one of the playoff positions, Scarborough have suffered from a dip in form in recent weeks, losing their previous two games. Bradford (Park Avenue) will also be looking to exploit the visitors’ leaky defence, with the Seadogs having conceded 40 goals in 25 games this season, the fifth highest total in the National League North, and have not kept a clean sheet since their away win at Buxton in mid-November.
However, despite struggling to plug the gaps in defence, Scarborough have certainly not been shy in front of the opposition goal, their tally of 45 goals scored being second only behind league leaders Darlington. Scarborough manager Jonathan Greening (famously part of Manchester United’s treble winning squad in 1999) will look to call upon experienced forward Michael Coulson, who has averaged 0.56 goals per game this season with 11 in 23 appearances for the North Yorkshire side.
Bradford (Park Avenue) will still be wondering how they did not win the reverse fixture between these sides back in August. The Green Army were leading 2-0 at The Flamingo Land Stadium and looked set to secure what would have been their first win of the season, only for former Halifax Town forward Dom Tear to net two goals in the final five minutes to share the spoils.
Instead, Avenue fans of a certain age may choose to look back fondly on the only other competitive encounter between the two sides. In November 1959, Fourth Division Bradford (Park Avenue) thumped non-league Scarborough FC 6-1 in the FA Cup first round, with the latter eventually replaced by phoenix club Scarborough Athletic following dissolution in 2007. With the games coming thick and fast in the second half of the season, points are imperative for the Green Army to ensure they are looking up the table instead of over their shoulders.
Match Previews by Stephen Grimshaw
Saturday 14th January – Spennymoor Town vs Bradford (Park Avenue)
Kick off: 3pm
Location: The Brewery Field, Wood Vue, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6JN
Getting there by train: Durham train station is located 6.1 miles away from The Brewery Field. From the station it is easy to get a taxi to the ground or to hop onto the number 6 bus route. There is also the option of Darlington Train Station, which is located 15.3 miles from The Brewery Field. There is the option of a taxi from the station, or you can jump on the number 8 bus route, both of which take around 35 minutes.
By bus: The number 6 bus route direct from Durham City centre bus station drops off directly outside The Brewery Field, collecting from the station every ten minutes from 6.40am onwards.
By car: Spennymoor Town Football Club advise visiting fans not to park around the private streets surrounding The Brewery Field. Due to parking restrictions operating on a matchday, the club recommend making use of public transport wherever possible.
Turnstiles: Visiting supporters arriving at The Brewery Field have the option to enter from two different turnstiles. The Wood Vue turnstiles, located on the South East corner of the ground or the Tees Crescent turnstiles located on the South West corner of the ground.
Tickets can be purchased in advance here, or on the turnstiles with Cash or Card.
Prices:
Adults: £15
Concessions (60+): £10
Juniors (u18s): £5
Monday 16th January – Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Scarborough Athletic
Kick off: 7:45pm
Where To Find Us:
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC, Horsfall Community Stadium, Cemetery Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 2NG
Directions By Car:
Leave the M62 at junction 26 and follow signs for the M606. Continue on the M606 to junction 3 and take the A6117 exit to Ring Road West. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit on to Rooley Lane / A6036 signposted Halifax. Pass the Odsal Stadium on the left hand side and at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit on to Halifax Road / A6036 signposted Halifax. After approximately one mile turn left down Cemetery Road immediately before the Kids Planet Children’s Nursery, and the ground is 150 yards on the left. We have a car park which will be signposted off Cemetery Road and parking charges may apply.
Directions By Train:
Bradford Interchange rail station is the nearest to the ground and trains operate on the Calder Valley Line timetable from Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Manchester, Preston and York.
From there you can catch the bus directly to the ground (details below):
Bradford Forster Square rail station There are regular services from Leeds (Leeds-Bradford Line timetable), Skipton (Airedale Line timetable) and Ilkley (Wharfedale Line timetable).
From Forster Square it is a 10 minute walk to Bradford Interchange bus station for a bus onwards to the stadium.
Directions By Bus:
From Bradford Interchange bus station bus services 681 and 682 and Halifax Bus Station bus services 508, 681 and 682.
These services stop at the Halifax Road Cemetery Road stop near to the stadium.
Turnstiles:
The turnstiles open around an hour and a half before kick off and are located at either end of the ground on Cemetery Road and Park Road. Matchday prices for league games are as follows:
Adult – £14
Concession – £10
Student – £5
Youth (12-17) – £3
Junior (under 12, must be accompanied by an adult) – £1
