Action Packed Weekend Ahead As Bradford Sides Compete In The FA Cup Preliminary Round
August 16, 2024Five local teams are gearing up for the FA Cup Preliminary Round this weekend.
With fixtures taking place over three days, there’s plenty on offer for Bradford’s football fans. Here’s a round-up of the key fixtures involving Bradford’s clubs:
Friday, 16th August 2024
Golcar United vs Thackley AFC (Kick-off: 7:45 pm)
Thackley AFC will kick off the action on Friday night with a short trip to Huddersfield, where they will face Golcar United at the Skye Direct Stadium (HD7 4BT). Thackley will be riding high after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Frickley Athletic in the Extra Preliminary Round.
Saturday, 17th August 2024
Mossley AFC vs Eccleshill United (Kick-off: 3:00 pm)
On Saturday, Eccleshill United travel to Seel Park (OL5 0ES) to face Mossley AFC. Eccleshill are coming off the back of a dramatic extra preliminary round replay against Vauxhall Motors, winning 3-2 after going a goal behind just after half time. They will need to bring the same fighting spirit to this encounter if they hope to progress further in the competition.
Silsden AFC vs Atherton Collieries (Kick-off: 3:00 pm)
Silsden AFC will have the home home advantage at The Regal Interiors Stadium (BD20 0EH) as they take on Atherton Collieries. Silsden booked their place in this round with a solid 2-0 victory away at Liversedge. With the backing of their home crowd, Silsden will be eager to put in another strong performance and advance to the next stage.
Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Stockbridge Park Steels (Kick-off: 3:00 pm)
Bradford (Park Avenue) enters the FA Cup at this stage and will host Stockbridge Park Steels at the Horsfall Community Stadium (BD6 2NG). As the highest-ranked team from Bradford in the competition, the Avenue will be hoping to put in a commanding performance and make a deep run in this year’s FA Cup.
Sunday, 18th August 2024
Campion vs AFC Liverpool (Kick-off: 3:00 pm)
Rounding off the weekend’s action, Campion will play host to AFC Liverpool at the 1st Glass UK Stadium (BD9 5DB) on Sunday. Campion earned their spot in this round with a narrow 1-0 win over Parkgate in the previous stage. They’ll be hoping to keep their FA Cup dream alive with another home victory.
