3 Feb 2023

MATCH PREVIEW – Gloucester City (A)

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Avenue are back on the road again this Saturday.

Bradford (Park Avenue) will be on their travels again this weekend as they make the 175-mile journey to mid-table Gloucester City on Saturday. The trip to New Meadow Park will be a second successive away fixture for the Avenue, following on from Tuesday’s narrow defeat at promotion chasing Kings Lynn Town, a result that took the opposition to the summit of the Vanarama National League North.

Despite the loss in midweek, Bradford boss Mark Bower expressed pride in his side’s performance against a full-time team, and felt unfortunate not to take anything from the game after Will Longbottom had put the Avenue ahead early in the second half. The Green Army were boosted by the return of Reece Staunton after a recent spell on the side-lines, but now expect to be without striker Jordan Preston for the trip to Gloucester after he was forced off inside the opening fifteen minutes with a suspected hamstring injury.

Bower also made clear his desire to improve Bradford (Park Avenue)’s league position this Saturday. It is now seven games without a win for the Avenue after what was an impressive end to the calendar year. The run has left the side looking nervously over their shoulders, just three points clear of the relegation zone having played more games than the chasing pack. A win at New Meadow Park on Saturday could lift Bradford up a place into 16th, providing results go their way elsewhere.

Gloucester City are also approaching this weekend’s fixture struggling for consistency, with only one win recorded from their previous seven games. The Tigers have struggled at the back this season, with their leaky defence conceding the second-highest amount of goals in the National League North, a statistic the Avenue attack will no doubt look to exploit. The hosts are also reeling from the loss of top goal scorers Matt McClure and Tré Mitford. McClure had netted 14 goals in 24 games before moving to National League South club Chippenham Town in January, whilst Mitford had netted eight times this season before departing to Boston United last month. The Gloucester fans may understandably be left worrying where their goals will come from in the absence of their star strikers.

The Green Army will be hoping for more of the same when reflecting on the reverse fixture between these sides. The Halloween encounter saw Bradford (Park Avenue) emerge victorious with a 2-1 win at the Horsfall Community Stadium, courtesy of goals from Jacob Blyth and Brad Dockerty. Furthermore, the Avenue are unbeaten in their previous three away matches against Gloucester City, one of which included an enthralling 4-4 draw back in November 2020. Bradford (Park Avenue) came back from 3-1 down to lead 4-3, only to be denied by a Gloucester equaliser in the second half. The Avenue faithful will be hoping for similar free-flowing attacking football this Saturday.

Match Preview by Stephen Grimshaw (@sgsportswriter on Twitter)

Getting to the ground:

TigerTurf Stadium, Sudmeadow Road, Gloucester, GL2 5HS

Public transport – The nearest train station is Gloucester, which is about a 25 minute walk away. Stagecoach buses 8 and 11 stop just a minute or two walk from the stadium and both leave from the City Centre.

​Car – There is limited space for car parking at TigerTurf Stadium, and as such parking is only available on matchdays for blue badge holders (email before matchday info@gcafc.co.uk), guests and officials.

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Local Car Parks

  • 3 Hours free parking is available at Sainsbury’s on St Ann Way GL2 5SA, a 5 minute walk from the ground. 
  • Castlemeads Car Park, GL1 2NH is a Pay & Display car park and is a 10 minute walk
  • Gloucester Quays Car Park, Baker Street GL2 5RG offers up to 4 hours parking for £5 and is a 12 minute walk 

Directions (from the North)

Exit the M5 at junction 11 and take the A40 westbound towards Gloucester. At the roundabout take the 4th exit (A40) towards Ross. At the next roundabout go straight on (2nd exit) staying on the A40. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit left towards the city centre. Go right at the next junction towards Hempsted (A430). Straight ahead at the next set of lights and Sudmeadow Road is the third right turn just before the next set of traffic lights.

Directions (from the South)

Exit the M5 at junction 12 and head towards Gloucester. Go straight ahead at the roundabout on the A38 Quedgeley by-pass. Ahead at the next roundabout and straight ahead at the next two sets of traffic lights. onto Secunda Way (A430). Follow this road past three more sets of lights onto marina junction. Stay in the left hand lane towards Cheltenham/Ledbury/Ross. At the next lights with ‘The High Orchard’ to your right, go straight ahead and text the first left onto Sudmeadow Road.

To purchase tickets ahead of the game, click the link below

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gloucestercityafc/840520#

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2 Feb 2023

MATCH REPORT – Chorley (H) and Kings Lynn Town (A)

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Avenue held their own against two top teams in the division.

Avenue’s goalless draw with Chorley and the narrow defeat to Kings Lynn means they pick up one point from a possible six against two of the league’s promotion chasers.

491 fans witnessed the goalless home draw against play-off chasers Chorley. It took a while for Avenue to get going.

The first half saw Chorley have the better of the chances and most of the game’s possession. But as the first half went on Avenue became stronger and nearly broke the deadlock just past the half hour mark.  Maroodza found some space for a shot but it was claimed well by the Chorley keeper.

Chorley came out into the second half with fire in their belly.  They created several chances but Avenue absorbed the pressure and waited patiently to try and catch the away side on the break.  Towards the end Avenue made some good chances and, had fortune favoured them, they could have nicked all three points.

The Bradford boss Mark Bower wasn’t happy with the performance rating most of his players five or six out of ten, but was happy to take a point as he stated,

“When it’s not going for you and you can’t string anything together its important you keep a clean sheet, but I thought we defended well today and when they had as many chances as they had we earned the right to take a point at the end of the day.”

The following Tuesday saw the Avenue travel to the league leaders Kings Lynn who were unbeaten in their last five games.  It was always going to a tall order for the Avenue to come away with anything.

In contrast to the Chorley game, Avenue started the brighter of the two sides and looked well on top throughout the first half, having most of the chances, but the home defence held firm.

Avenue’s pressure was rewarded five minutes into the second half.  Great effort from Brad Dockerty, who played it down the left, and through the defences before passing to Longbottom who dispatched the ball into the back of the net to give Bradford a well-deserved lead.

This setback stirred the home side as they drew level after only four minutes.

Undeterred, Avenue kept up the pressure with Longbottom heading over and Dockerty harassing the home side’s keeper and backline when out of possession.

But it would be the home side who would find the winner with 20 minutes to go.  A good strike from Christian Oxlade Chamberlain found its way past Sykes – Kenworthy to make sure the points stayed firmly on home soil.

Mark Bower had nothing but praise for his side’s performance,

“I thought we were good today, they didn’t really trouble us, a bit disappointed with the goals we conceded. I’m just disappointed and frustrated that we haven’t taken something from the game because I thought we deserved it.” 

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2 Feb 2023

AWAY SUPPORTER INFORMATION – Gloucester City

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Here is your guide to the TigerTurf Stadium, where we are hosted by Gloucester City on Saturday 4th February!

Kick Off is set for 3pm, for directions to the stadium, follow the link below.

https://www.gloucestercityafc.com/tigerturfstadium

For tickets, visit the link below.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gloucestercityafc/840520#

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26 Jan 2023

Match Preview – Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Chorley

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Home form could be key against promotion hopefuls.

Bradford (Park Avenue) will welcome promotion-chasing Chorley to the Horsfall Community Stadium this Saturday following back-to-back away games in the Vanarama National League North.

The Avenue will be entertaining the Lancashire-based side buoyed by a hard-earned point away to Kidderminster Harriers last time out.

The fixture was one of only a handful of National League North games to get the go ahead during Saturday’s cold snap, and despite the heavy fog, the Green Army gave an impressive account of themselves against professional opposition to bring a point back to West Yorkshire, denied all three only by a wonder goal from the hosts.

Bradford (Park Avenue) will be hoping to make home advantage count against Chorley. Despite losing their first four games at the Horsfall this season, the Avenue have settled well and are currently unbeaten in four on home turf.

A win this Saturday would be the first in six games, and could see Bradford climb a place to 16th. More importantly, with only three points separating the club from the relegation zone, a win would be essential in taking another step closer to safety as the season enters its final months.

Like Avenue, Chorley also made a slow start to the season with just two wins from their opening eight games, but have since recovered and now find themselves on the brink of the league’s promotion places. However, one win in four appears to have halted the Magpie’s progress. Fortunately for Chorley, the teams sitting above them have also struggled for consistency since the turn of the year, meaning the promotion places are still in reach for this weekend’s visitors.

Chorley manager Andy Preece will be counting on attacker Connor Hall to continue his fine goal scoring form away at Bradford (Park Avenue) this Saturday. The former Sheffield United youth forward has netted 14 goals in 26 appearances this season, averaging 0.57 goals per game. The Avenue defence will need to keep a watchful eye on the Magpies talisman who has scored five times in his last six games in all competitions.

The reverse fixture back in August saw Bradford (Park Avenue) secure a valuable point at Victory Park by holding their hosts to a goalless draw, a result made even more impressive considering the Green Army had to play the entirety of the second half with ten men. Incidentally this was the same score line as when the Avenue hosted the Magpies last season.

There has been little to separate both of these sides in recent contests, with the last four meetings all resulting in draws. Still, Bradford (Park Avenue) should take inspiration from Chorley’s wretched record at the Horsfall, with the Magpies managing just one win in their last eight visits. This weekend’s opposition have failed to score in each of their last four trips to Bradford, a record that the Green Army will be hoping to maintain beyond this season.

Match Preview by Stephen Grimshaw (@sgsportswriter on Twitter)

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: PAY ON GATE

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

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25 Jan 2023

Valiant Avenue secure a point at Kidderminster.

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Bradford (Park Avenue) picked up a hard-fought point on the road at a foggy Kidderminster on Saturday afternoon.

The cold January snap meant an anxious wait for football fans all across the country on Saturday morning, as announcements flooded in of multiple postponements up and down the English football ladder. However, at the Aggborough Stadium in Kidderminster concerns were eased as the referee deemed the pitch playable.

The Avenue were keen to atone their defeat last time out at the hands of Spennymoor Town, their first loss in seven games, and had to deal with plenty of pressure in the opening half an hour from the Harriers. Nonetheless, some determined Bradford defending combined with a string of Sykes-Kenworthy saves managed to keep the home side at bay. 

The resolute defending paid off just past the half hour mark as Avenue forward Jordan Preston produced a calm finish beyond the Harriers goalkeeper Thomas Palmer to give the Green Army the lead, the perfect way to celebrate the news of his loan extension from Spennymoor Town earlier in the week.

Buoyed by the opener, Bradford (Park Avenue) soon went in search of a second as the fog began to worsen, with Jacob Blyth’s dangerous cross narrowly dealt with by the Kidderminster defence. The Avenue continued to manage the game well as the first half came to a close, with a dangerous Will Longbottom free-kick once again causing problems for the home side.

As the second half progressed, the Kidderminster attack began to turn the screw in their search for an equaliser, with Shane Byrne’s long-range effort sailing just over the crossbar and more fine goalkeeping from George Sykes-Kenworthy, this time denying the Harrier’s Ashley Hemmings.

As the fog worsened and the view from the stands became more obscure, it was clear that it was going to take something special to beat the in-form Avenue stopper. Sadly for Sykes-Kenworthy this proved to be the case, as the Kidderminster equaliser came from a stunning overhead kick courtesy of Amari Morgan-Smith, the Harriers striker following up on a deflected Joe McGlynn effort in spectacular fashion.

With sixteen minutes of normal time remaining, both sides pressed through the thick fog to try to find a winner, but the two sets of defences remained firm as clear-cut chances were hard to come by.

The Avenue faithful will no doubt be delighted with the resilience shown by their side to earn a point on the road at Kidderminster, but such is the ambition of manager Mark Bower that he felt a tinge of regret over the result. When asked if he was pleased with the point, Bower reflected: “overall pleased with the performance, just a little bit disappointed that we’ve not managed to hold out to get three points.” Bower was also full of praise for the travelling fans, adding “credit to our supporters, great support for us, we couldn’t actually see them from where we were when the fog came down, but they made themselves heard”.

The point means Bradford (Park Avenue) remain 17th in the Vanarama National League North, three points above the relegation zone. Next up for the Avenue is the visit of promotion hopefuls Chorley this Saturday. Despite only one loss in eight games, it is now no wins in five for the Green Army. Having played more games than most of the sides below, Avenue will be hoping to make the most of home advantage before back-to-back away fixtures next week.

FULL TIME: KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 1-1 BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE)

(31’) GOAL – Kidderminster Harriers 0-1 Bradford (Park Avenue) – Jordan Preston

(73’) GOAL – Kidderminster Harriers 1-1 Bradford (Park Avenue) – Amari Morgan-Smith

Attendance – 2,193

Writer: Stephen Grimshaw (@sgsportswriter on Twitter)

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24 Jan 2023

MATCH RESCHEDULED – SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

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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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18 Jan 2023

Match Preview – Kidderminster Harriers vs. Bradford (Park Avenue)

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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.

HOW YOU GET THERE

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

  • From Birmingham, Wolverhampton and North (M5) – Exit M5 at junction (signposted A456) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 12 miles). At the roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take the first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At the next roundabout, take the first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take the first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.
  • From Worcester and South (M5) – Exit M5 at junction 6 (signposted A449) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 15 miles). At the first roundabout, take the third exit (signposted A449, Kidderminster & Wolverhampton), then take the first turning on left before railway bridge. Go down Hoo Road, over the railway bridge, and Aggborough Stadium is on the right hand side.
  • From South-East (M40 & M42) – Leave M5 at junction 4 (signposted A491 Stourbridge). After approximately 5 miles, turn left onto the A456 and follow towards Kidderminster. At the roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take the first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At next roundabout, take the first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take the first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.

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

  • Wolverhampton – 17 miles
  • Birmingham – 19 miles
  • Birmingham International Airport – 29 miles
  • Worcester – 16 miles
  • Stourbridge – 7 miles

ADMISSION:

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.

HOW MUCH:

As stated above, away fans will most times be housed in the East Stand seating or the South Stand Terrace. 

TERRACE STANDING

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

SEATS

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

FOOD AND DRINK

There are refreshment facilities within easy reach for away fans at Aggborough wherever they’re housed.

PROGRAMMES

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.

PARKING

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.

COVID-19*

We would ask any supporter suffering COVID-19 symptoms to stay away from the ground and follow Government guidance.

SMOKING

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.

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17 Jan 2023

AVENUE CONFIRM LOAN EXTENSION AND RETURNEE

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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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17 Jan 2023

SUPPORTER INFORMATION – Kidderminster Harriers (A)

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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.

HOW YOU GET THERE

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

  • From Birmingham, Wolverhampton and North (M5) – Exit M5 at junction (signposted A456) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 12 miles). At the roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take the first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At the next roundabout, take the first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take the first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.
  • From Worcester and South (M5) – Exit M5 at junction 6 (signposted A449) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 15 miles). At the first roundabout, take the third exit (signposted A449, Kidderminster & Wolverhampton), then take the first turning on left before railway bridge. Go down Hoo Road, over the railway bridge, and Aggborough Stadium is on the right hand side.
  • From South-East (M40 & M42) – Leave M5 at junction 4 (signposted A491 Stourbridge). After approximately 5 miles, turn left onto the A456 and follow towards Kidderminster. At the roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take the first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At next roundabout, take the first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take the first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.

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

  • Wolverhampton – 17 miles
  • Birmingham – 19 miles
  • Birmingham International Airport – 29 miles
  • Worcester – 16 miles
  • Stourbridge – 7 miles

ADMISSION:

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.

HOW MUCH:

As stated above, away fans will most times be housed in the East Stand seating or the South Stand Terrace. Get admission price details.

FOOD AND DRINK

There are refreshment facilities within easy reach for away fans at Aggborough wherever they’re housed.

PROGRAMMES

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.

PARKING

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.

COVID-19*

We would ask any supporter suffering COVID-19 symptoms to stay away from the ground and follow Government guidance.

SMOKING

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.

GROUND REGULATIONS

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.

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16 Jan 2023

GAME OFF – SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

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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.

#UTA

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