Bradford (Park Avenue) Host Lancaster City in FA Cup Second Round Qualifying

Local sides prepare for competitive Emirates FA Cup encounter

Bradford (Park Avenue) will face Lancaster City at the Horsfall Community Stadium this Saturday, 19 September, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm. Both clubs are competing in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and will contest the Second Round Qualifying stage of the Emirates FA Cup.

Bradford (Park Avenue) seek to build on recent performances

The Avenue have progressed to this stage after a 2-1 victory over Curzon Ashton in the First Round Qualifying, secured by two goals from Kareem Hassan-Smith, including a late injury-time winner. Their most recent match was a 2-2 draw against Beverley Town, which maintained their unbeaten league record. Bradford trailed 2-0 at half-time but rallied in the second half with goals from captain Jameel Ible and Louie Chorlton to earn a point.

Lancaster City aim to improve form amid cup run

Lancaster City, currently 16th in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, have won three of their opening nine league matches. Their latest league fixture was a 2-0 defeat at home to Curzon Ashton. In the FA Cup, Lancaster required a replay to overcome Tadcaster Albion after a 1-1 draw in the initial tie. They secured progression with a 2-0 win in the replay, featuring first-half goals from Jim Craig and Steven Yawson.

Recent meetings between the clubs

• In November 2023, the two sides drew 2-2 at Lancaster’s Giant Axe ground. Bradford twice took the lead through Chinedu Osadebe, but Lancaster responded each time.
• The reverse fixture at the Horsfall Community Stadium saw Bradford lead 2-0 through Jordan Preston and Justin Iwobi, but Lancaster scored three second-half goals, including a 90th-minute winner by Dominic Lawson, to win 3-2.

Match details and ticket information

Both teams will be motivated to advance to the Third Round Qualifying stage of the Emirates FA Cup. Bradford (Park Avenue) will look to leverage home advantage, while Lancaster City aim to recover from recent league setbacks.

• Date: Saturday 19 September
• Kick-off: 3:00pm
• Venue: Horsfall Community Stadium
• Admission prices:
  • Adults: £10
  • Concessions (65+): £7
  • Blue Light, Forces, Students (proof required): £5
  • Youth (12-18): £3
  • Juniors (under 12 with accompanying adult): £1
• Note: This fixture is pay-on-the-gate only; season tickets will not be accepted.