Bradford (Park Avenue) Face Silsden in West Yorkshire Derby

Local rivals meet at Horsfall Community Stadium on Tuesday evening

Bradford (Park Avenue) will return to league action on Tuesday 8 September with a home fixture against local rivals Silsden AFC. The match, scheduled for a 7:45pm kick-off at the Horsfall Community Stadium, is a West Yorkshire derby that carries local pride and promises a competitive encounter under the floodlights.

Rescheduled fixture and recent form

The game was originally intended to be Bradford (Park Avenue)’s opening league fixture of the season but was postponed due to Silsden’s participation in the Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round. Bradford (Park Avenue) come into the match in good form, having recently secured a 2-1 victory against Curzon Ashton in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday. Kareem Hassan-Smith scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to help the team progress to the Second Round Qualifying.

In league competition, Bradford (Park Avenue) have made a strong start, remaining unbeaten in their first four matches and accumulating ten points from a possible twelve. This positive run has set a solid foundation for the team as they return to home fixtures.

Silsden’s early season performance

Silsden have also shown resilience in the Northern Premier League East Division, suffering only one defeat in the opening weeks of the season. However, they have not won a league match since their opening-day victory over Blyth Spartans in mid-August. The team has drawn three of their first five league games, including a recent 2-2 draw away at Matlock Town where they twice took the lead but could not secure the win.

Recent encounters and home advantage

Last season’s meetings between the two clubs were closely contested. A 2-2 draw at Silsden’s Cobbydale ground was followed by a narrow 1-0 win for Silsden at the Horsfall Community Stadium. Bradford (Park Avenue) will be aiming to improve on those results as they look to build momentum during a run of home fixtures.

After playing six of their opening seven matches away from home across all competitions, Bradford (Park Avenue) welcome the opportunity to play in front of their home supporters. The upcoming series of home games provides a chance to establish a strong presence at the Horsfall Community Stadium.

Match details and admission

• Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 7:45pm kick-off
• Venue: Horsfall Community Stadium
• Admission prices:
  • Adults: £10
  • Concessions (65+): £7
  • Blue Light, Forces, Students: £5
  • Youth (12-18): £3
  • Juniors (under 12 with accompanying adult): £1

Additional activities

The club will host a performance by the Giants Elite dance team at the Horsfall Community Stadium before the match. The team will be seeking donations to support their participation in the World Championships.

Supporters are encouraged to attend and bring family and friends to experience the local derby atmosphere and support Bradford (Park Avenue) as they aim to continue their strong start to the season.