Bradford (Park Avenue) Face Stocksbridge Park Steels Away

Preview of Wednesday’s Northern Premier League East Fixture

Bradford (Park Avenue) will aim to secure consecutive victories at the start of the 2024/25 season when they travel to Stocksbridge Park Steels for a Northern Premier League East match at Bracken Moor on Wednesday evening, kick-off 7.45pm.

Recent Form and Season Start

The Avenue have made a strong start to the campaign, following an unbeaten pre-season in which they won all five friendly matches. Their first league game saw them overcome newly promoted Guisborough Town 3-1 at home last weekend. Despite trailing 1-0 at half-time, Bradford produced a dominant second-half performance. Marcus Carver scored twice and Louie Chorlton added a third to secure the victory.

Stocksbridge Park Steels, like Bradford, are new to the NPL East this season. However, their arrival follows relegation from the division above, contrasting with Guisborough Town’s promotion as champions from a lower division. Stocksbridge have yet to register a win, drawing 2-2 at home against Ashington AFC after an opening day 2-0 defeat away to Heaton Stannington.

Key Players and Recent Performances

• Bradford’s Marcus Carver has already made an impact with two goals in the opening match.
• Stocksbridge’s new signing Josiah Dyer scored twice on his debut as a substitute to help his side recover from two goals down and earn a draw against Ashington.

Head-to-Head History

The last time Bradford (Park Avenue) and Stocksbridge Park Steels met in the same division was during the 2024/25 season, when Bradford won both fixtures 3-0, home and away. This record may provide confidence for Bradford ahead of the upcoming match.

League Standings

After Saturday’s fixtures, Bradford sit two points above Stocksbridge despite having played one fewer game. Both teams will be looking to build momentum early in the season, with Bradford aiming to maintain their unbeaten start and Stocksbridge seeking their first league victory.

Match Details and Travel Information

• Date and Time: Wednesday, 7.45pm kick-off
• Venue: Bracken Moor, Stocksbridge Park Steels FC, Bracken Moor Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 2AN
• Admission Prices: Adults £10, Concessions £8, Under 16s £5
• Stadium Capacity: 3,500 (450 seated)

Directions to Bracken Moor

From the West: Take the A616, then turn right at the Stocksbridge bypass signed ‘Stocksbridge West’. Continue approximately 1.5 miles to the shopping centre. About 300 yards past the centre, turn right opposite Halfords Autocentre, signed ‘Nanny Hill’, then proceed up the hill for around 500 yards. The ground is on the left.

From the M1: From Junction 36 (north) take the A61 towards Sheffield to the McDonald’s roundabout. From Junction 35a (south), take the A616 Manchester to the McDonald’s roundabout. From there, follow the A616 Manchester for about 6 miles, then take the Stocksbridge West exit. Continue as above.

Match Coverage

Live commentary will be available on AvenueOnAir from 7.35pm, with Lewis Sale providing updates from the ground. Live in-game updates, including team news, will be posted on Bradford (Park Avenue)’s official X channel @BPAFCOfficial starting at 7.15pm.