Bradford (Park Avenue) Face Guiseley in FA Cup Third Round Qualifying
October 1, 2026West Yorkshire derby set to continue FA Cup journey
Bradford (Park Avenue) will travel to Nethermoor Park on Saturday 3 October to face Guiseley AFC in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Qualifying stage. Both teams have enjoyed strong starts to the season and will be competing for a place in the Fourth Round Qualifying.
Recent form and league positions
Bradford (Park Avenue) remain unbeaten in the league after nine matches and currently sit just one point behind league leaders Liversedge AFC, with three games in hand. Their most recent league fixture saw them secure a 1-0 victory away at Matlock Town, courtesy of a 71st-minute goal from Louie Chorlton.
Guiseley have also made a positive start to their campaign in the Northern Premier League Premier Division. The Lions have won six of their opening ten league matches and currently occupy fourth place, four points behind leaders Cleethorpes Town.
FA Cup progress
- Bradford (Park Avenue) have already eliminated two teams from Guiseley’s division, Curzon Ashton and Lancaster City, as part of their ongoing FA Cup run.
- Guiseley entered the competition at the First Round Qualifying stage, drawing 2-2 with Stockton Town before winning the replay 2-1 at Nethermoor Park.
- In the Second Round Qualifying, Guiseley defeated National League North side Hebburn Town 4-1 away, with goals from Kallan Murphy, Amir Berchil, Jack Tinkler, and Cam Wilson.
Previous meetings and player connections
The two clubs last met during the 2023/24 Northern Premier League Premier Division season. Their August 2023 encounter at Nethermoor Park ended in a 2-2 draw, a match notable for four red cards. Notably, three players involved in that game—Will Longbottom, Harrison Hopper, and Lucas Odunston—now play for Guiseley. Guiseley won the reverse fixture 1-0 on New Year’s Day 2024.
Bradford (Park Avenue) will also face former goalkeeper Jack Hall, who joined Guiseley after leaving Avenue at the end of last season. Several other players in the Bradford squad have previous ties to Guiseley, including captain Jameel Ible, Declan Lambton, Prince Ekpolo, Adam Haw, Connor Brown, Kareem Hassan-Smith, Luke Parkin, and Adriano Moke.
Match details
- Date and time: Saturday 3 October, 15:00
- Venue: Nethermoor Stadium, Otley Road, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8BT
- Ticket prices: Adults £14, Concessions £10, Under 18 £5, Under 11 £1
Travel and stadium information
Nethermoor Stadium has a capacity of 4,021, including covered seated and terraced stands. The main seated stand has reserved seating for season ticket holders and officials, while the second stand offers unreserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Turnstiles are located at three corners of the ground.
Parking is available at a nearby car park on Netherfield Road (postcode LS20 9PD). While currently free, a small charge may be introduced in the future. Visitors are advised to park legally and considerately to avoid fines or vehicle removal.
The stadium is approximately a five-minute walk from Guiseley railway station on the Wharfedale Line, which connects to Leeds, Bradford, and Ilkley. Two bus stops are located directly outside the ground, with services towards Leeds and Otley.
Match coverage
Supporters unable to attend can follow live updates on Bradford (Park Avenue)’s official X channel (@BPAFCOfficial) and listen to live audio commentary on AvenueOnAir starting at 14:50.
