PSF 06 Preview - BPA (H) Kick Off: 1pm

Bradford (Park Avenue) visit the Kal Group Stadium on Saturday (1pm kick off) in our final warm-up game of the 2026/27 season, in what will be another good test for Russ Wilcox's Gainsborough Trinity.

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The Step 4 side narrowly missed out on promotion last season, having lost on penalties to play-off winners Emley in the Play-Off Final, having beaten much-fancied Matlock Town, in their own backyard.

Managed by Craig Elliott, BPA have once again assembled a strong squad ahead of the new season & will be looking to target a return to Step 3 this year. With a number of experienced players, who Trinity have come up against regularly over the years, we know that Saturday will offer the test we need, ahead of Workington's visit on the 8th August, as the league campaign starts in earnest.

The Holy Blues will be looking to come through the seventh match of pre-season on Saturday, unscathed. It has been a build-up that has seen wins against Frickley, Lincoln United & Stocksbridge Park Steels, and draws against Basford United & Doncaster Rovers, with a 3-2 defeat to FC Halifax the only blot on the copybook.

Elliott Whitehouse is set to continue his return to full fitness with more minutes. A short cameo against Doncaster was followed up with just over an hour at Stocksbridge, whilst other niggles in the camp are being carefully monitored.

Travelling to the game? We can be found at the Kal Group Stadium, Northolme, Gainsborough DN21 On street parking around the ground is available. But please be mindful of local residents and, avoid blocking driveways and pavements around the ground.

We thank you for your consideration & hope you enjoy your visit to Lincolnshire. Pre-Season prices are still valid for this fixture, with Adults £10, Concessions £5 & Under 16s £2 & with the Club Shop open & fully stocked with this season's home, away and third shirts - plus other fantastic bargains, and more glorious weather... come along, bring a mate along & enjoy some pre-season action with like-minded individuals! It's not to be missed!

Refreshments

We have been advised by our friends at Blues Club, that their catering facilities will not be open for the BPA fixture. However, the Club on the Park Kiosk will be open for tomorrow's fixture. Serving a selection of snacks, hot & cold drinks. Included at the kiosk - the hugely popular cheesecakes, produced locally - and having you coming back for more!

Preview written by Rob Hughes (@AATM_Media)
Images by Sean Cook (@FoxbyMedia)