Bradford (Park Avenue) Set for FA Cup Preliminary Round Tie at Mossley

FA Cup campaign begins with an away fixture against Mossley AFC

Bradford (Park Avenue) will start their Emirates FA Cup journey on Saturday with an away match against Mossley AFC. The Preliminary Round tie is scheduled to kick off at 3pm at Seel Park in Greater Manchester. This fixture marks Bradford’s third consecutive away game of the season following a strong start in the Pitching In Northern Premier League East.

Recent form and league context

Bradford (Park Avenue) have won their opening two league matches, beginning with a 3-1 victory at Guisborough Town and a 2-1 win at Stocksbridge Park Steels. Mossley AFC compete at the same tier of English football, but in the Northern Premier League West Division. They have also commenced their season with back-to-back away wins, defeating Atherton Collieries 4-2 and Vauxhall Motors 2-1.

FA Cup progression and previous meetings

Mossley reached the Preliminary Round after a replay against Silsden AFC, following a 3-3 draw in the Extra Preliminary Round. They won the replay 2-0 to secure their place in Saturday’s match against Bradford. The replay had an impact on Bradford’s schedule, causing their season opener against Silsden to be postponed.

The two clubs last met in the FA Cup during the previous season’s Extra Preliminary Round at Horsfall Community Stadium. Bradford (Park Avenue) won that match 1-0, with Marcus Carver scoring the only goal.

Match outlook

Both teams will be aiming to continue their progress in the FA Cup. Bradford (Park Avenue) will seek to build on their recent victory over Mossley and maintain their positive start to the season. The match is expected to be a competitive encounter between two sides in good early-season form.

Information for travelling supporters

• Venue: Seel Park, Market Street, Mossley, Lancashire, OL5 0ES
• Directions: Exit the M60 at Junction 23, follow the A635 towards Ashton-under-Lyne, then take the A670 to Mossley. After approximately 2.5 miles, descend into Mossley town centre. Pass the supermarket on the left, turn right before the traffic lights, continue uphill and turn left onto Market Street. The ground is about 200 yards on the left.

Match coverage

Due to a limited number of volunteers and pre-booked holidays, coverage of the match will be restricted. Supporters are advised to listen to full match commentary via AvenueOnAir, which will begin at 2.50pm.