Bradford (Park Avenue) Face Stalybridge Celtic in FA Trophy

Local side travel to Stalybridge for FA Trophy First Round Qualifying clash

Bradford (Park Avenue) will be on the road this weekend as they travel to face Stalybridge Celtic in the FA Trophy First Round Qualifying match, scheduled to kick off at 3pm. The game presents an opportunity for both sides to progress further in the competition.

Bradford (Park Avenue) season so far

Craig Elliott’s team have made a positive start to the 2026-27 season, remaining unbeaten in all competitions to date. They have secured victories against Guisborough Town, Stocksbridge Park Steels, Mossley AFC in the Emirates FA Cup, and Hallam FC. These results have seen Bradford (Park Avenue) collect nine points from nine available in their opening matches.

In addition to their league performances, the club have also drawn a tie against Curzon Ashton in the Emirates FA Cup First Round Qualifying.

Key players and goal scorers

Goals have been distributed among several players this season, with Marcus Carver leading the scoring charts with five goals. Robbie Fox has contributed three goals, while Connor Shanks, Charlie Winfield, and Scott Duxbury have each scored once.

Stalybridge Celtic’s recent form

Stalybridge Celtic, competing in the Pitching In Northern Premier League West Division, have had a mixed start to their campaign. After five league matches, they have accumulated seven points with two wins, two defeats, and one draw. Their recent results include:

• Runcorn Linnets 4-2 Stalybridge Celtic (NPL West)
• Witton Albion 2-3 Stalybridge Celtic (NPL West)
• Stalybridge Celtic 1-1 Hanley Town (NPL West)
• Stalybridge Celtic 1-0 Congleton Town (NPL West)
• Tadcaster Albion 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic (FA Cup)
• Clitheroe FC 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic (NPL West)

The team is managed by former Premier League striker Jon Macken.

Match details and ticket information

The FA Trophy match will take place at Stalybridge Celtic’s home ground. If the match is level after 90 minutes, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.

Admission prices are as follows (payment accepted by cash or card at the gate):

• Adults: £12
• Concessions (over 65 and 18-year-olds): £10
• 16-17 years: £8
• 14-15 years: £5
• Under 14s (with a paying adult): £3

Following the match

Supporters are encouraged to attend the match in person to support the team. For those unable to travel, live commentary will be available via AvenueOnAir starting at 2.50pm. Limited updates will also be posted on the club’s official X account (@BPAFCOfficial).