Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrows away pre-season match v Campion AFC has been cancelled. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience. Any further updates will be posted ASAP.
2022/23 Fixtures!
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
| Sat | Aug | 6 | Kings Lynn Town | H | |
| Sat | Aug | 13 | Kettering Town | A | |
| Tue | Aug | 16 | Scarborough Athletic | A | |
| Sat | Aug | 20 | Kidderminster Harriers | H | |
| Sat | Aug | 27 | Chorley | A | |
| Mon | Aug | 29 | Spennymoor Town | H | |
| Sat | Sep | 3 | Leamington | A | |
| Sat | Sep | 10 | Gloucester City | H | |
| Mon | Sep | 12 | Darlington | H | |
| Sat | Sep | 17 | Emirates FA Cup 2Q | ||
| Sat | Sep | 24 | AFC Fylde | A | |
| Tue | Sep | 27 | Southport | A | |
| Sat | Oct | 1 | Emirates FA Cup 3Q | ||
| Sat | Oct | 8 | Curzon Ashton | H | |
| Sat | Oct | 15 | Banbury United | A | Emirates FA Cup 4Q |
| Sat | Oct | 22 | Hereford | H | |
| Tue | Oct | 25 | Blyth Spartans | A | |
| Sat | Oct | 29 | Brackley Town | H | |
| Sat | Nov | 5 | Chester | A | Emirates FA Cup 1 |
| Mon | Nov | 7 | Peterborough Sports | H | |
| Sat | Nov | 12 | Alfreton Town | A | |
| Sat | Nov | 19 | Isuzu FA Trophy 2 | ||
| Sat | Nov | 26 | Boston United | H | Emirates FA Cup 2 |
| Sat | Dec | 3 | Buxton | A | |
| Mon | Dec | 5 | AFC Telford United | H | |
| Sat | Dec | 10 | Kings Lynn Town | A | |
| Mon | Dec | 12 | Scarborough Athletic | H | |
| Sat | Dec | 17 | Isuzu FA Trophy 3 | ||
| Mon | Dec | 26 | Farsley Celtic | H | |
| Sun | Jan | 1 | Farsley Celtic | A | |
| Sat | Jan | 7 | Kettering Town | H | Emirates FA Cup 3 |
| Sat | Jan | 14 | Spennymoor Town | A | Isuzu FA Trophy 4 |
| Sat | Jan | 21 | Kidderminster Harriers | A | |
| Sat | Jan | 28 | Chorley | H | Emirates FA Cup 4 |
| Sat | Feb | 4 | Gloucester City | A | |
| Sat | Feb | 11 | Leamington | H | Isuzu FA Trophy 5 |
| Sat | Feb | 18 | Brackley Town | A | |
| Mon | Feb | 20 | Blyth Spartans | H | |
| Sat | Feb | 25 | Chester | H | |
| Wed | Mar | 1 | Emirates FA Cup 5 | ||
| Sat | Mar | 4 | Peterborough Sports | A | Isuzu FA Trophy 6 |
| Tue | Mar | 7 | AFC Telford United | A | |
| Sat | Mar | 11 | Alfreton Town | H | |
| Sat | Mar | 18 | Boston United | A | Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final |
| Sat | Mar | 25 | Buxton | H | |
| Sat | Apr | 1 | Curzon Ashton | A | Isuzu FA Trophy Semi-Final |
| Fri | Apr | 7 | Southport | H | |
| Mon | Apr | 10 | Darlington | A | |
| Sat | Apr | 15 | Banbury United | H | |
| Sat | Apr | 22 | Hereford | A | Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final |
| Sat | Apr | 29 | AFC Fylde | H | |
| Sun | May | 21 | Isuzu FA Trophy Final | ||
| Sat | Jun | 3 | Emirates FA Cup Final |
NUE SEASON NUE KITS!
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!
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!
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
PAY ON GATE FOR BPAFC v BRADFORD CITY + PARKING INFORMATION
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.
Boost The Budget 2022/23
Following the conclusion of the 2021/22 season in which Mark & Danny were able to comfortably maintain our National League North status and with only days to go before we start pre-season, the BPA Development Fund would like to launch the 2022/23 Boost The Budget.
During the 2021/22 season due to the fantastic support of supporters the BPA Development Fund were able to make a significant donation to the club which was used to secure the initial signings Simon Richman, Sam Fielding and Harrison Hooper.
Following conversations with Gareth Roberts and the management team it is no secret the costs of maintaining a competitive team at this level continue to rise. Mark and Danny have done a brilliant job retaining the core of the team from last season and we know they are hard at work looking for new players to come in and strengthen the team.
But with your support and donations we can look to increase the budget and push on from the solid foundations built last season. To kick things off the BPA Development Fund will be paying £2k into the fund.
Donations are to be administered by the BPA Development Fund, with funds being donated to the club when required. Should any funds remain at the end of the season, such funds would be carried forward to the following season.
Donations can be made in the following ways:
Bank Transfer:
BPA Development Fund
Sort Code 05-02-00
Account Number 29955993
Please quote “BTB” as the payment reference
Cheque:
Made payable to BPA Development Fund and sent to BPA Development Fund, Horsfall Stadium, Cemetery Road, Bradford BD6 2NG.
Donation Bucket:
Please visit the Programme Shop or the BPA Development Fund desk on match day.
Thank you for your continued support!
The BPA Development Fund Committee
2022/23 ADMISSION PRICES | #MultiMatch TICKET LAUNCH!
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.
“HIGH HOPES” AS ODUNSTON SIGNS
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/
‘Ringo’ Stars For Avenue
We are delighted to announce the re-signing of experienced midfielder Simon Richman on a renewed 1 year contract.
Previously playing at Altrincham FC and with two promotions under his belt, Ringo showed what an asset he is as we staved off any relegation worries with games to spare. Richman scored 2 goals for Avenue in the 21-22 season, and we are all looking forward to seeing him back at the Horsfall.
Discussing the signing, Mark Bower said; “I’m delighted Ringo has committed for another year. He was a key player for us last season and a popular one amongst our supporters for his all energy displays in our midfield. He also scored some vital goals and his experience will be crucial in our young midfield next season.”
Richman also added; “I’m really pleased to have re-signed for BPA. I really enjoyed last season, particularly after having a couple of frustrating seasons with Alty in terms of lack of game time. Bosh and Bows have been great with me and I get on well with all the lads so it was an easy decision in the end. Not to mention the fans have all been very welcoming. “
He continued; “I’m looking forward to the challenge next season as there are a lot of good teams in this league now with a big financial backing and fair amount of them are professional or hybrid.”
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