Bradford (Park Avenue) Host Liversedge in Top Table Clash

Local rivals meet with league leadership at stake

Bradford (Park Avenue) will face league leaders Liversedge FC at the Horsfall Community Stadium on Saturday 10 October in a crucial Northern Premier League East Division fixture. The match carries significant implications, with the two clubs separated by just one point at the summit of the division.

Current form and league standings

After ten league games, Bradford remain the only unbeaten team in the division and have won their last two league matches. Their recent victory against Lincoln United in the Emirates FA Cup saw them come from behind to win 3-1, despite losing captain Jameel Ible to a head injury early in the match. Goals from Ben Andreucci (two) and Robbie Fox helped secure the win, moving Bradford to second place, one point behind Liversedge but with three games in hand.

Liversedge, promoted last season as champions of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division, have been strong contenders this season. They have won eight of their first 13 league games and have held the top spot in recent weeks. Their latest result was a 3-2 victory over Stocksbridge Park Steels, secured by a 93rd-minute goal from Finn Donovan after surrendering a two-goal lead.

Previous encounters

• In August 2024, Liversedge defeated Bradford 4-1 at the Horsfall Community Stadium. Bradford had taken an early lead through Kelan Swales before Liversedge scored four goals, including one from Ryan Toulson, now Bradford’s assistant manager.
• On New Year’s Day 2025, Bradford won the reverse fixture 2-1. After conceding first to Jack Dyche, Bradford responded with late goals from Paddy Sykes and Benni Ndlovu.

Match details and community initiatives

The match kicks off at 3:00pm on Saturday 10 October. Admission prices are as follows:

• Adults: £10
• Concessions (65+): £7
• Blue Light, Forces, Students: £5
• Youth (12-18): £3
• Juniors (under 12 with accompanying adult): £1

In conjunction with the fixture, Bradford (Park Avenue) are supporting the Waterwise initiative, which promotes water efficiency and sustainability in grassroots sport. The club is working with Waterwise and The National Lottery Community Fund on the Water-Wise Sports Clubs project, aiming to reduce water waste and raise awareness of water scarcity in local communities. Activities involving local clubs such as Wyke Wanderers and BPA Juniors will take place throughout the day to highlight sustainable practices.

This match not only represents a key contest for league leadership but also reflects the clubs’ engagement with wider community and environmental issues.