Bradford (Park Avenue) will face what is likely to be their sternest test of the season this Saturday when they host table-toppers Chorley.
The league leaders have been unassailable thus far, conceding just five goals in twelve National League North games and accumulating thirty points.
However, confidence will be coursing through the veins of Mark Bower’s men after they dismantled Nuneaton Borough in their last game.
Saturday’s opponents have an Emirates FA Cup first round tie to look forward to after advancing in the competition at the expense of Barrow last week. Although a clash with Doncaster Rovers is on the horizon, the Magpies will be returning their focus to league matters as they look to maintain their unbeaten record.
Coming up in your match day programme:
On This Day
Avenue historian Tim Clapham shares snippets of Avenue’s past in his regular column “On This Day”. In this issue we hear about signings from Manchester United, Avenue’s emphatic 7-2 demolition of Preston and much more, with games dating as far back as 1917.
Player Profile: Mark Ross
Bradford Defender Mark Ross is in the spotlight for this game against his former club, Chorley FC. Discussing all his favourite things and revealing his personal hero as someone close to home and well known to Avenue fans…
Pick up this issue of the match day programme in the club shop on match day or contact Dave Stordy to reserve your copy today.
Head To Head: Last 5 Games
| Date | Competition | Venue | BPAFC | Chorley FC | Result |
| 02/04/18 | League | Away | 0 | 2 | Loss |
| 28/08/17 | League | Home | 0 | 0 | Draw |
| 15/10/16 | League | Home | 0 | 3 | Loss |
| 16/08/16 | League | Away | 3 | 0 | Loss |
| 23/03/16 | League | Home | 1 | 0 | Win |
| Win | Draw | Lose | |
| BPAFC | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Chorley FC | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Knowing The Opposition
Dale Whitham
Midfield
Dale brings a touch of elegance to the middle of the park with his technical ability and range of passing.
Louis Almond
Forward
Spent the majority of his senior career in the National League before leaving Tranmere for York.
Match Day Drinks Offer
In honour of this clash of non-league titans, Bradford (Park Avenue) has a special drinks offer on for season ticket holders of any club (including rugby clubs) and members of our mailing list.
*Buy two bottles of Coors or Magners and get your third one free on production of any season ticket or pre-match programme e-mail.