Bradford (Park Avenue) to Begin League Campaign at Guisborough Town

Season opener set for Saturday at Kevin Edward KGV Stadium

Bradford (Park Avenue) will start their Pitching In Northern Premier League East season this Saturday with an away match against newly promoted Guisborough Town. The fixture will take place at the Kevin Edward KGV Stadium in North Yorkshire, kicking off at 3pm.

Fixture changes and pre-season form

The Avenue were initially scheduled to open their league campaign at home against local rivals Silsden AFC on Tuesday. However, that match was postponed following Guisborough Town’s draw with Mossley AFC in the Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, which affected scheduling.

Bradford (Park Avenue) enter the match with confidence after an unbeaten pre-season, winning all five friendly matches. During these games, they scored 16 goals and conceded only two, keeping three clean sheets. This form reflects a balance of attacking strength and defensive solidity.

Squad and season ambitions

Last season, Bradford (Park Avenue) narrowly missed out on promotion after reaching the Northern Premier League East play-off final. They drew 0-0 with Emley AFC after extra time but lost 5-4 on penalties. The club has retained most of the squad from that campaign and added key new players, aiming to challenge for promotion once again.

Guisborough Town’s promotion and recent results

Guisborough Town earned promotion to the Northern Premier League East by finishing top of the Northern Football League Division One last season, winning 30 of their 36 league matches. They began their current season with a 1-0 home defeat to Thornaby in the FA Cup, followed by a 1-1 draw away at Heaton Stannington in their league opener. In that match, Ben Errington scored an early header for Guisborough.

Match details and travel information

• Date and time: Saturday, 3pm
• Venue: Kevin Edward KGV Stadium, Howlbeck Road, Guisborough, TS14 6LE
• Admission prices:
  • Adults: £10
  • Concessions: £7
  • Under 16s: £2
• Facilities:
  • Main stand seating for over 100 spectators
  • Covered enclosure opposite the main stand
  • Fully licensed clubhouse serving alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Refreshments kiosk offering hot and cold food and drinks
  • Limited parking available outside the ground

Supporters who have booked on the organised supporters’ bus will be contacted directly by the organiser. No further bookings are available for the bus.

With both clubs aiming to make a strong start to the season, Saturday’s fixture at the Kevin Edward KGV Stadium is expected to be a competitive encounter.