12 Jul 2023

UP NEXT – HUDDERSFIELD TOWN XI

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Up next we are back at the Horsfall Community Stadium, where we face a Huddersfield Town XI, Kick Off set for 7:30pm.

It will be pay on the gate, priced at £6 for Adults, and £3 for everyone else, with Cash/Card taken at the Cemetery Road turnstiles and Cash Only at the Park Road turnstiles.

There will also be a pre-season programme available at the game, priced at just £1.

The Terriers will visit the Horsfall Community Stadium on Friday 14th July, with a Kick Off of 7:30pm. 

In recent years, Avenue have loaned in some of the up and coming talent from Town’s u18 to u23s, including Shane Maroodza and David Adewoju in the 22/23 season, and Isaac Marriott who originally joined on a loan in 2018, before being signed in August 2020 and later sold for an undisclosed fee to Altrincham in December 2021. 

Avenue first went head to head with Town back in September 1910, where we hosted a Division 2 game which ended 1-0 to the Terriers.

Our last recorded League or Cup game was on 26th September 1962, where Huddersfield took a 3-1 win in the League Cup.

Town also visited Bradford in our 2019/20 pre-season, which saw the sides play out a 2-2 draw. Goals came from Lewis Rathbone and Ryan Cresswell. 

12 Jul 2023

CLUB STATEMENT – PYROTECHNICS

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Following an incident last night at the match vs Campion. The club would like to issue the following statement;

Bradford (Park Avenue) does not and will not tolerate the use of pyrotechnics at any game, home or away. The use of pyrotechnics is not only dangerous to health, but our pitch is much more likely to be damaged given its synthetic make up.

Anyone caught trying to bring pyro into the Horsfall Community Stadium will have the items removed from them and denied entry, similarly if you are seen using them inside the ground, you will be ejected and immediately banned from all games at the Horsfall Community Stadium, including our Juniors, Scholars and Ladies games. The ban will also extend to any Anchor user and 3rd party games.

Calum Cullen;

It was incredibly disappointing to see the events of last night. Pyro is extremely dangerous and to see an item land on the pitch was terrible. We acted quickly with the Campion officials and have banned the individual from both grounds. We won’t hesitate to take this action again, but hope that we wont have to.

11 Jul 2023

MULTIMATCH RELEASING 20TH JULY ONLINE AT £30, OR PICK YOURS UP AT THE BPAFC VS CITY GAME FOR JUST £20!

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CASH & CARD BOTH ACCEPTED IN THE CLUB SHOP.

MultiMatch is a new way to support the Avenue, offering a discounted admission across the season, helping you save money and still enjoy the same Football.

Entry will cost you just £8 per game with a MultiMatch season ticket, for both Adults and Concessions. Read our full Season Ticket press release here to find out the best value for you.

#BPA 2023/24 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

You can purchase tickets to the BPA vs City game on the link below.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradford-park-avenue-afc

10 Jul 2023

NEW PHYSIO – BRAD SMITH

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We are delighted to announce our new physio for the 23/24 season as Brad Smith.

Brad joins the First Team staff following a year working as Academy Medical & Performance Lead. He also stepped up on multiple occasions last season in a First Team role. 

On the signing, Brad said this; 

“After being at the academy full time for the last year, it’s great to be trusted and given the opportunity to make the step up. “

“I got to work with the first team short term last year and they all made me feel welcome. They’re a good set of lads, so it will be a pleasure to get involved more long term, and I’m looking forward to getting stuck in.”

Club Secretary Calum Cullen also added this;

“I’m delighted to get this one over the line, Brad is an outstanding physio which he showed in stepping up last season.“

“We are very lucky to have Brad already in the club and i’m sure he will be a real asset to the First Team this season and beyond.“

10 Jul 2023

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN XI – ADMISSION PRICES

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We are happy to announce the prices for Friday’s pre-season friendly as £6 for Adults, and £3 for everyone else. 

It will be pay on the gate, with Cash/Card taken at the Cemetery Road turnstiles and Cash Only at the Park Road turnstiles.

There will also be a pre-season programme available at the game, priced at just £1.

The Terriers will visit the Horsfall Community Stadium on Friday 14th July, with a Kick Off of 7:30pm. 

In recent years, Avenue have loaned in some of the up and coming talent from Town’s u18 to u23s, including Shane Maroodza and David Adewoju in the 22/23 season, and Isaac Marriott who originally joined on a loan in 2018, before being signed in August 2020 and later sold for an undisclosed fee to Altrincham in December 2021. 

Avenue first went head to head with Town back in September 1910, where we hosted a Division 2 game which ended 1-0 to the Terriers.

Our last recorded League or Cup game was on 26th September 1962, where Huddersfield took a 3-1 win in the League Cup.

Town also visited Bradford in our 2019/20 pre-season, which saw the sides play out a 2-2 draw. Goals came from Lewis Rathbone and Ryan Cresswell. 

10 Jul 2023

NEW OPPONENT – Chorley FC

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We can confirm today that Chorley FC will visit the Horsfall Community Stadium on Saturday 22nd July, with Kick Off at 3pm.

Admission is priced at £6 for Adults, and £3 for everyone else. This is a pay on the gate event, NO TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE.

Both Card and Cash are accepted on the Cemetery Road turnstiles, and Cash on the Park Road turnstiles. Parking in the Horsfall Car Park is free.

Chorley come in as replacement for Rochdale, who made the decision to play a benefit match for former ‘Dale player Wayne Evans, who tragically passed away on 2nd July.

Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Wayne Evans in this difficult time.

If you would like to donate to the repatriation fund, click here. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-marsh-2?utm_term=9ermZnMQK

Our last 5 meetings with the magpies have all ended in equal points being shared between the teams, 4 of which had no goals scored.

Luke Rawson is the lone Avenue scorer in the last 5, who cancelled out Johnathan Ustabasis first half opener in the 77th minute.

8 Jul 2023

MATCH REPORT – Thackley Pre-Season (H)

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Our first outing of the 23/24 season came against Thackley FC in a friendly-match at Horsfall Stadium. 

There were quite a few trialists on the team-sheet for Bradford, with a lot of them earning valuable game-time and showing lots of potential for Mark Bower, who looks on towards a promising season for the Avenue. 

It didn’t take long for the home side to get the ball rolling, two-minutes on the clock and a corner was swung in which bounced and bobbled around before Mitch Lund fired the ball into the roof of the net. 

Bradford continued to pile on the pressure throughout the downpour, which slowed the pace of the game temporarily. 

Thackley had a few shots from distance but none of them were close enough to trouble Liam Hall in the Avenue goal. 

Luca Havern doubled Park Avenue’s lead after hitting a powerful strike from inside the box beyond Thackley’s goalkeeper. 

Thackley struggled to get a foot hold in the game and maintain a rhythm, leaving Avenue’s to exploit the space created.

A strong run from Myles La Bastide saw him brought down on the edge of the box, Will Longbottom scored a delightful free-kick to give Bower’s side a 3-0 lead at half-time. 

As expected the team was heavily rotated at half-time with only Liam Hall and Zak Kersey keeping their places. 

There were plenty of opportunities for Bradford to add to the scoreline throughout the second half but the chances went begging. 

Thackley did manage to get a consolation goal just past the hour-mark, after the cross came in and the header was glanced in from close range. 

Full-time: (3-1) BPA v Thackley FC 

Attendance: 187

Bradford (Park Avenue) are next in action against Campion FC at Scotchman Road on July 11th with a 7:45pm kick-off.

8 Jul 2023

MATCHDAY – THACKLEY AFC KO 1PM – INFORMATION FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

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We kick off our pre-season today at 1pm, where we host Thackley AFC at the Horsfall Community Stadium!

This is a PAY ON THE DAY event, with admission costing £5.00 per adult and £3.00 concession.

After discussions with Albion Sports, who kick off at 4pm on the same day, we can also confirm that those who stay behind, can watch the Albion vs Wakefield game at NO EXTRA charge.

INFORMATION FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

If you purchased your Season Ticket on or before 13th June, it can be collected today in the Club Shop.

#UTA #GreenArmy #Bradford #Albion #Wakefield #BPAFC

7 Jul 2023

TOMORROW – THACKLEY AFC KO 1PM

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We kick off our pre-season tomorrow at 1pm, where we host Thackley AFC at the Horsfall Community Stadium!

This is a PAY ON THE DAY event, with admission costing £5.00 per adult and £3.00 concession.

After discussions with Albion Sports, who kick off at 4pm on the same day, we can also confirm that those who stay behind, can watch the Albion vs Wakefield game at NO EXTRA charge.

#UTA #GreenArmy #Bradford #Albion #Wakefield #BPAFC