Date: Friday, 13th December 2024
Kick-Off: 7:45 PM
Venue: Horsfall Community Stadium
Bradford (Park Avenue) host Bridlington Town tonight in the Northern Premier League East Division, as the Green Army looks to bounce back after a recent loss at Carlton Town and maintain their push for the playoffs. Bridlington, meanwhile, aim to recover from a difficult run of form and climb away from the lower reaches of the table.
Recent Form
Bradford (Park Avenue):
The Avenue have been a mixed bag in their last six outings. A thrilling 4-1 win against Sherwood Colliery showcased their attacking prowess, with Jack Goodman, Ted Lavelle, Iyrwah Gooden, and Brad Williams all finding the net. However, inconsistency on the road has been costly, most recently in a 2-1 loss to Carlton Town.
- Last 6 Matches:
- Bridlington Town (A): 1-0 W
- Bishop Auckland (H): 1-1 D
- Newton Aycliffe (A): 1-3 L
- Dunston (H): 1-1 D
- Sherwood Colliery (H): 4-1 W
- Carlton Town (A): 1-2 L
Bridlington Town:
Bridlington’s form has been equally inconsistent, with solid home wins against Heaton Stannington and Sherwood Colliery offset by heavy defeats to Ossett United and Emley AFC. A tough 0-2 loss to Newton Aycliffe and a recent East Riding Cup penalty heartbreak to Hull United will have tested their resolve.
- Last 6 Matches:
- Hull United (H): 2-2 D (Lost on penalties)
- Sherwood Colliery (A): 2-0 W
- Ossett United (H): 2-5 L
- Heaton Stannington (H): 1-0 W
- Newton Aycliffe (H): 0-2 L
- Emley AFC (H): 0-2 L
Key Players
Bradford (Park Avenue):
- Connor Shanks and Paddy Sykes are the club’s joint top scorers with six goals apiece, providing a constant threat in the final third.
- Dan Francis (5 goals) and Ben Blythe (2 goals) have also contributed significantly, with Francis excelling both defensively and offensively.
- New Signings Iyrwah Gooden & Jack Goodman, both fresh from scoring against Sherwood Colliery, adds a spark of creativity and energy in attack.
Bridlington Town:
- Danny Earl and Sam Leverett, with four goals each, lead the attacking line for Bridlington and will be key if they are to unlock Bradford’s defense.
- Tom Allan, a seasoned defender, offers stability and leadership as stand-in captain of the team, after injury is expected to keep Simon Heslop to the subs bench.
Tactical Battle
Bradford will aim to dominate possession and utilize the pace and technical quality of their forward line. Craig Elliott’s side has been particularly strong at home, and their ability to create chances from wide areas will be crucial. Bridlington will likely adopt a counter-attacking approach, focusing on defensive solidity and looking to capitalize on set-pieces and quick transitions.
League Context
- Bradford (Park Avenue) sit 8th in the table with 32 points from 19 games. A win tonight could see them close the gap on the playoff places and maintain momentum in their promotion push.
- Bridlington Town, in 16th place with 20 points, are looking to avoid being dragged into a relegation scrap. A positive result tonight could provide much-needed breathing space.
Previous Meeting
The last encounter between these two sides ended in a narrow 1-0 win for Bradford at Bridlington, with Dan Francis scoring the decisive goal. Bradford will hope for a similar result, while Bridlington will be out for revenge.
Match Details
- Gate Prices: £13 Adults, £10 Concessions, £5 Students/Armed Forces/Blue Light Cardholders (ID Req), £3 Youths (12-17), £1 Juniors (U12s)
- Discounted Online Tickets £10, £8, £5, £3, £1 (Window extended til 6pm) – Purchase here – https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=8650
Tonight’s match promises to be an intense battle under the Horsfall lights, with both sides eager to secure vital points. Come down and support the Green Army as Bradford (Park Avenue) look to return to winning ways!
Up the Avenue!