On Saturday 9th September FC United welcome an old adversary to Broadhurst Park as Bradford (Park Avenue) make the trip to Broadhurst Park for the first meeting between the two sides since 2019.
On Saturday 9th September FC United welcome an old adversary to Broadhurst Park as Bradford (Park Avenue) make the trip to Broadhurst Park for the first meeting between the two sides since 2019.
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Match sponsorship is available. For more information click here.
The two teams
BPA had a tough season in 2022-23 as they suffered relegation from the National League North. Over the years we have witnessed many on-pitch battles between the two clubs and the team in green and white should bring a good away following to Moston.
FC will be looking to maintain their 100% home record this season, with 4 games and 3 clean sheets so far, the Reds are looking strong at the back and exciting going forward. Currently sat in midtable, a win could take Neil’s team into the promotion places.
In 1906 Bradford was the very first place in the UK to do what? Read till the end to find out.
Tickets
This is a Northern Premier League fixture and can be accessed by season ticket holders and TMTB holders. You must bring your ticket books with you.
Pay on the gate prices are as follows:
Adult £13.00
Concession* £9.00
U18s £3.00
Under 5s free with paying adult
*Concession means the following:
Any person applying for a concession may be asked to produce identification at the turnstile. If a supporter is unwaged and does not have proof of any of the above, they must contact the office prior to a game.
Disabled supporters pay either the concession or under 18s price and any carer receives free admission.
Reserved seating
Supporters are able to reserve seating in the main stand for this fixture. To read more click here.
Fund the Foundations
If you are unable to attend the game, but would like to donate your pay on the gate fee to our new Fund the Foundations scheme, you can do so below. To read more about Fund the Foundations click here.
Donate an adult admission: £13
Donate a concession admission: £9
Matchday information
There is no segregation in place for this fixture.
Turnstiles will be open from 1:00pm - cash and card payments are accepted.
Our turnstiles are operated by volunteers; we would appreciate supporters arriving at the ground in time for kick-off so that the volunteers can finish as early as possible. If you would like to register an interest in working the turnstile for a game, please contact our volunteer coordinator laura.hinson@fc-utd.uk or ring the office 0161 769 2005.
Early entry is via reception from 12.30pm until 1:00pm.
From 1:00pm access through reception will be for officials/players/sponsors/match day diners and those needing lift access only.
CYCM
Course You Can Malcolm is FC United's 'club night in the afternoon' and takes place under the SMRE pre-match on most Saturdays. This week will see spoken work from Mark Jackson (who used to write for United We Stand) and music from an up-and-coming band who will be making their CYCM debut. An earlier start time of 1:45pm this week, so get down early and don't forget your pre-match treat of pies, peas and muffins.
Food & drink
The main bar is open from 1.00pm and will close after half time as there is a pre-booked function in the evening.
For this match the SMRE bar is open from 1.00pm and will stay open until last orders at 6:30pm. The cask ale bar in the SMRE will be offering Twisted Wheel Moral Panic (hazy 4.2% pale) and a Holt's beer as well (either Bittter or Chorlton Pale). Several of our usual cask ale bar volunteers are unable to make this fixture, any help at all would be appreciated email office@fc-utd.uk or ring 0161 769 2005.
For the 2023/24 season the Kazbar has been fitted out with a new bar, and will be serving a selection of lager, IPA and cider. Please note this bar will only take card payments.
Food is available from our usual food outlets:
Chip van - pies, chips, peas & soft drinks.
Kazbar - pies, peas, vegetarian samosas, crisps, snacks, soft drinks & hot drinks.
Main bar - jacket potato with tuna mayo, chilli con carne or beans and cheese.
Sweet stall - selection of sweets & soft drinks.
Match day dining
If you would like a group dining experience with a fantastic view of the pitch on a match day, then our match day dining tickets are for you. Priced at £40, with juniors half price. The experience includes the following:
To book click here. For any further queries contact Danny Davis (Commercial Manager) on 0161 769 2005 or email danny.davis@fc-utd.net
Getting to the game
Parking
Parking is available at our stadium car park (M40 0FJ). To book a place email office@fc-utd.uk or ring 0161 769 2005.
Please note that St. Matthews car park is not available.
In fairness to our neighbours, please do not park on St Mary’s Road or the side roads thereof. Please use Lightbowne Road.
Please see the Travel Hub for full details of how to get to our ground
Club office
The office remains closed for non-matchday services.
Membership enquiries
Memberships can be purchased from the membership stall inside the ground.
Club shop
The FCUM club shop is packed with great items to suit every budget. Open from 1:00pm until 2:50pm and then for 20 minutes after the game has finished.
You can view our online store here.
Pound for the ground
Why not enter our half time draw and give yourself a chance of winning the top prize of up to £200? Tickets are £1 and can be purchased from Jackie inside the SMRE turnstiles or by one of our volunteer sellers around the ground.
For the 2023/24 season you can purchase a season-long subscription and be entered into every draw for home league games. Click here to sign up.
Programme
Our match day programmes gives a real insight into all things FC United. Whether it be a nostalgic look back at previous seasons, or exclusive interviews with new players, be sure to pick one up from the programme stall by the entrance to the SMRE bar or from one of our sellers outside the ground.
Fans can now pre-order their match day programme to ensure they receive their copy. You can choose to pick up from the ground or have delivered straight to your door. Get yours here.
Get yourself to that football ground.
Answer: In 1906 Bradford was the first UK city to serve school dinners (state-funded meals). The meals were started due to school children collapsing from hunger.