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Digital Matchday Programme
After a slight delay to proceedings, we are delighted to announce that this season’s new matchday programme is ready!
Today’s programme has been uploaded to the system and is available to download now!
To access the programme, you will need to download the matchdayinfo app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play.
Once downloaded, simply go on and search for ‘Bradford (Park Avenue)’ When you have done that, you will be asked to create an account.
This will then allow you to purchase the programme, you will be charged via your paying details stored within Apple or Google, and can download the programme. The programme is then stored within the app so you can read it whenever you like – we suggest around midday so you can finish it in time for the big kick off at 1pm!
Saturday kick off time update
This weekends National League North league match against Chorley has been moved to a 1 pm kick off. After consultation with Chorley and the National League it has been agreed to move the kick off time for weekends match, due to some unforeseen challenges with the floodlights at the Horsfall. Whilst we are confident that the situation will be sorted for Saturday as a pragmatic precaution the game has been brought forward 2 hours. Mondays game against Boston United is unaffected as we will be able to have a workable solution in place ready for the game.
The good news is you will be able to enjoy the earlier kick off on our live streaming platform, which this week sees some updates. The gantry has now been erected, so that there will be an improved camera angle and removal of the restricted viewing of the lovely pavilion windows. We would also like to introduce one of our two new co-commentators along side our regular Mick ‘The game caller’ Gledhill, Josh is a sport journalist student and are we hope is going to add some insight and analysis to the commentary.
The pre-game amble will start at 12.45pm this Saturdayand you can watch all the live action by clicking on this link https://insight4.azurewebsites.net/stream/VGZkenp2 for only £5.
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Two first half goals from Oli Johnson secured the Avenue a deserved victory against Hereford FC at Edgar Street.
The winger opened his account tapping home a cross from Brad Dockerty before back-heeling the ball into the bottom corner following a one-two with Adam Nowakowski.
With only a minute on the clock, Dockerty used his pace down the right wing and pulled an excellent cross into the box which was converted by Johnson from close range.
Back at the beginning of the year, Nicky Clee nearly scored an extraordinary goal from 45 yards at Edgar Street and the midfielder tried his luck with a similar attempt, but goalkeeper Paul White was alert to make sure the Avenue didn’t extend their lead.
It was clear to see the team from West Yorkshire had spoken about the mistakes made at Kettering and were dealing with the direct approach from the Bulls, with long throws and deep crosses cleared away from danger. They restricted the hosts to long range efforts but they were nearly punished.
Luke Haines decided to unleash a stunning strike from 25 yards which smashed against the woodwork.
A minute later, the Avenue won a free-kick, 20 yards from goal. Dockerty stepped up and struck an effort underneath the wall which was saved by White who quickly got up and blocked Luca Havern’s rebound from close range.
After watching Dockerty leave the field with an injury, the Avenue nearly conceded an equaliser as Lennell John-Lewis got the better of Mitch Lund and got away a shot on target, which was cleared off the line by the excellent left-back Harry Boyes.
The pressure continued as a loose ball from Lund was collected by midfielder Tom Owen-Evans who hit a lovely right-footed effort towards goal forcing Dan Atkinson into a fine save.
With the Bulls looking dangerous, the Avenue were clinical and scored a wonderful goal. Johnson dribbled past a couple of defenders, and after a neat flick from Nowakowski, the number seven, with his back to goal, produced a cheeky back-heel to give his side a two-goal lead.
From the restart, captain Jared Hodgkiss delivered a teasing ball into the penalty area and Dan Jones managed to get a toe to the ball but, luckily for the Avenue, brushed the post and went wide.
The second half got underway with Josh Gowling making a double substitution to get back into the game.
But Mark Bower’s side remained organised and disciplined, restricting their opponents in the final third. It was the team in amber who could’ve added a third.
Nowakowski, leading the line well all evening, tapped the ball into the path of his supporting midfielder Isaac Marriott. The young number four tried to curl a strike from 20 yards on target, but with White at full-stretch, the ball flew inches wide.
Twenty minutes later, Johnson could and probably should’ve had a hat-trick. A corner from Clee was flicked at the near post by Nowakowski to the unmarked winger, but off-balance, Johnson nodded over from eight yards.
As the clock approached 90 minutes, Bradford were resilient across the park, with the Bulls struggling to trouble Atkinson in the away goal.
The full time whistle was blown to the delight of the visitors and three fully deserved points headed back to the Horsfall.
Hereford FC: White, Hodgkiss (c), Haines, Grimes, Wright, A.Jones (Klukowski 46), Owen-Evans (Mooney 46), Lloyd (Coke 74), John-Lewis, Finn, D.Jones
Subs not used: McQuilkin, Digie
Yellows: Jones, Owen-Evans
Bradford (Park Avenue): Atkinson, Ross, Boyes, Marriott, Havern, Lund, Johnson (Downing 87), Hibbs, Nowakowski, Dockerty (Windass 28), Clee.
Subs not used: Toulson, Fawcett, Lyons
Goals: Johnson (1), (38)
A poor first-half display saw Bradford (Park Avenue) fall to a disappointing defeat to Kettering Town at a wet Latimer Park.
The home side took the lead inside the first few minutes with a speculative effort from Ben Stephens who caught Dan Atkinson off his line from 35 yards and the ball flew into the top corner.
Shortly after, a quick short-corner caught the Avenue and Ben Milnes’ delivery from the right wing was nodded home by Joshua Scott past Atkinson.
The midfielder doubled his tally for the afternoon as a long throw from Connor Kennedy was met by Scott, and his header went in the bottom corner from 12 yards.
After the break and with the wind in their favour, the Avenue started much better, trying to hit the channels and cause a few problems for the Poppies defence.
With the first minute of the restart, Luca Havern smashed the ball onto the opposition woodwork and Johnson was there to scramble home the rebound home after a Nicky Clee corner was half-cleared into the path of the Avenue captain.
But, Paul Cox’s side eased back into the game, and did a professional job to calm down their opponents early dominance.
The away side were restricted to very few chances, with Adam Collin making easy saves from Oli Johnson and Brad Dockerty.
It could’ve finished 4-1 but substitute Ben Acquaye was played through on goal but Isaac Marriott chased back and put in a superb block.
Kettering Town: Collin, Stohrer, McGrath, Milnes, Fryatt, Graham, Scott, Kennedy, Oyinsan, Stephens (Richens 72), Sherriff (Acquaye 80)
Subs not used: Bickley, Chisolm, Wilson.
Goals: Stephens (3), Scott (15), (35).
Yellows: Kennedy, Acquaye, McGrath
Bradford (Park Avenue): Atkinson, Ross, Boyes, Marriott, Havern, Lund, Johnson (Hussain 75), Hibbs (Bradley 83), Nowakowski, Dockerty, Clee.
Subs not used: Toulson, Windass, Downing.
Goal: Johnson (46)
Yellow: Hibbs
Clubhouse Tickets For Saturday
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to announce that the Clubhouse will now NOT be opening this Saturday for the game.
Please accept our sincerest apologies for this, we have already passed the details on for your refunds.
If you wish to watch the stream, you can do by clicking the below link, remember coverage starts at 2:30pm tomorrow
Clubhouse Open For Kettering Stream
We are delighted to announce that this Saturday we will be opening the clubhouse to 30 lucky people to watch our game with Kettering on the big screen!
You will need to be in the clubhouse for 1:30, where you will be fed courtesy of the club.
From then, you can enjoy a table service, and of course, the big game, the stream will be live from Kettering Town, from 2:30pm
All this will cost you just £5.00
So we can follow the Covid-19 protocols, this will be an online purchase only. You can buy your ticket here;
https://bpafc.com/product-category/match-day-tickets/
For anyone wanting to watch the game from home, the streaming details will be posted on here when we have them!
FA confirm distribution of lottery funds for the National League
The club are delighted and relieved to be able to confirm that at a meeting of the national league board last Friday, they ratified the national lottery £10 million support fund for all 66 national league teams over the next 3 months.
This money will be distributed to the clubs in time for October’s payroll. This will help them club meet its financial obligations and go some way to alleviating the devastating financial impact of the covid19 virus.
Whilst our incredible fans have supported as much as they can, watching the clubs live streaming and keeping their season tickets for the year there was still a large impact on the clubs revenues without supporters at the home games. The welcome
News means that there shouldn’t be any significant changes to the clubs overall budget for the season.
You can read more details of the support at the below link
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Re-arranged fixtures confirmed
The club are pleased to announce that the two games against Boston, that was postponed due to the Covid isolation, and also the match vs Darlington which has had to be moved due to Darlington’s FA Cup tie have now been confirmed. In addition we have taken the opportunity to fill the free weekend we had from the moved Darlington game.
The new dates for Boston are as follows:
Monday the 2nd of November home against Boston
Tuesday the 24th of November away at Darlington
And finally we will travel to Kettering on Saturday the 24th of October
All three games will be live streamed by the home clubs with details to follow.
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Avenue sign loannee from the premier league academy to add balance and options on the left
Exciting left sided player Harry Boyes has joined Bradford (Park Avenue) from premier league side Sheffield United. The initial loan period runs through to January 2021. The versatile 18 year old can play all the way down the left hand side of the pitch and adds some additional options to Mark and Dannys squad that has seen a couple of right sided players filling on the left during recent games and pre-season. Boyes whom has enjoyed training time with the Sheffield United 1st team is highly regarded at the club and are they keen for him to develop whilst playing competitive men’s football.
Sadly Harry will have to wait for the opportunity to make his debut until our re-arranged fixture with Hereford away on the 27th of October. It had initially been hoped that we could re-arrange our fixture vs Boston United for the 21st of October, but sadly due to Boston’s own Covid isolation this hasn’t been possible and given the FA Cup result from last night where Darlington progressed to the next round, our game scheduled at away with Darlington on the 24th October has been postponed.
Welcome Harry to the Horsfall
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