Venue: Horsfall Community Stadium
Gates: 11am – FREE ENTRY TIL 1:30PM FOR FAMILY FUN DAY!
Kick-off: 3:00 PM
As our NPL East 2024/25 season kicks off this Saturday, Bradford (Park Avenue) is set to welcome North Ferriby to Horsfall Community Stadium.
Following a summer of intense rebuilding, (Park Avenue) are entering this season with renewed optimism. Whitaker’s new-look squad, a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh faces, showed promise during pre-season. Four wins, a draw, and three losses might suggest mixed form, but the performances displayed resilience and attacking flair.
Pre-season saw some standout moments:
- Campion 2 – 5 BPAFC: Harry Varley’s hat-trick stole the show, with additional goals from Jodi Tiffany and Oli Norman.
- BPAFC 1 – 1 Ecclehill United: Joe Crosby’s goal secured a draw in a tightly contested match.
- Wakefield AFC 1 – 3 BPAFC: Goals from a trialist, Connor Shanks, and Joe Crosby capped off a solid win.
- Golcar United 0 – 1 BPAFC: Crosby was on target again, continuing his pre-season scoring streak.
- Hinckley LRFC 1 – 2 BPAFC: Kelan Swales and Dan Francis found the net to close out pre-season on a high.
However, the team faced some tough matches, including a 0-3 loss to a strong Bradford City XI and narrow defeats to Mossley and Stalybridge Celtic.
The Visitors: North Ferriby
North Ferriby arrives at Horsfall Community Stadium with their own aspirations. After finishing just outside the playoff spots last season, the Villagers will be eager to start their campaign on a positive note.
Having achieved back-to-back promotions in 2021/22 and 2022/23, North Ferriby will be looking to rediscover that momentum and push for a third promotion in four seasons.
Their disciplined defense and physical style of play will make them a formidable opponent, and this match promises to be a stern first test for Whitaker’s men in the NPL East.
Family Fun Day: 11 AM – 1:30 PM
This Saturday isn’t just about the football—it’s also about family fun! Join us at Horsfall Community Stadium from 11 AM until 1:30 PM for our Family Fun Day. There will be a variety of activities for all ages, and entry is free before 1:30 PM. It’s the perfect way to spend the day with the whole family before cheering on the lads in our league opener.
Admission Prices
Those attending the match will be able to pay from 1:30pm, admission is as follows.
- Adults (18+): £13
- Concessions (65+): £10
- Students, NHS, Armed Forces, Police & Fire (with valid ID): £5
- Youths (12-17): £3
- Juniors (Under 12s): £1
- Carers: Free (Person being supported pays the applicable rate)
Season Tickets – Still Available!
Support the club throughout the season and save on matchday admission by purchasing a 2024/25 Season Ticket today.
- Adults (18+): £140 (Equivalent to £7.36 per game)
- Concessions (65+): £120 (Equivalent to £6.31 per game)
- Students, NHS, Armed Forces, Police & Fire (with valid ID): £55 (Equivalent to £2.89 per game)
- Youth (12-17): £40 (Equivalent to £2.11 per game)
- Under 12s: £10 (Equivalent to 53p per game)
Your support could make all the difference as we embark on this crucial season. Together, let’s make Horsfall a fortress once again, and UP THE AVENUE!