Bradford (Park Avenue) Prepare for FA Trophy Clash with Morpeth Town

October 22, 2025 Off By

Local side aims to extend unbeaten run in cup competition

Bradford (Park Avenue) will host Morpeth Town at the Horsfall Community Stadium this Saturday, 25 October 2025, in the First Round Proper of the Isuzu FA Trophy. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00pm.

Recent form and team news

Bradford (Park Avenue) come into the match buoyed by a 3–0 victory over Pontefract Collieries in the West Riding County Cup on Tuesday. Goals from Connor Shanks, who scored twice, and Tom Corner secured progression to the next round and extended the team’s unbeaten streak across competitions.

Manager Craig Elliott commented on the recent performance, highlighting the professionalism and motivation of his squad despite the challenges of cup fixtures. He also noted the contributions of rotated players such as Shanks and Moke, emphasising the club’s commitment to both cup and league competitions.

Opposition overview

Morpeth Town travel from Northumberland sitting 20th in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, one tier above Bradford (Park Avenue). They reached the First Round after a 3–1 penalty shoot-out win against Runcorn Linnets, following a 1–1 draw at Stockham Lane.

Their recent league form has been mixed, collecting three points from their last three matches, including a 2–0 home win over Workington. Morpeth have shown attacking capability but also defensive weaknesses, as seen in narrow defeats to Cleethorpes United and Warrington Rylands earlier this month.

Competition context

This fixture marks Bradford (Park Avenue)’s fourth consecutive home match in this season’s FA Trophy, having previously defeated Redcar Athletic, Consett, and Heaton Stannington in the qualifying rounds.

Manager Elliott acknowledged the challenge posed by a higher-division opponent and described Bradford (Park Avenue) as slight underdogs for the match. He expressed hope for strong fan support to help the team advance further in the competition.

Match details

Date and time: Saturday, 25 October 2025, 3:00pm kick-off
Venue: Horsfall Community Stadium, BD6 2NG
Admission prices:
- Season Ticket Holders (both clubs):
  - Adults – £8
  - Concessions (Blue Light, Armed Forces, Students, 65+) – £5
  - 12–17 years – £3
  - Under 12s – £1
- Non-Season Ticket Holders:
  - Adults – £10
  - Concessions (Blue Light, Armed Forces, Students only) – £5
  - 12–17 years – £3
  - Under 12s – £1