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Bradford Park Avenue vs. Leigh Genesis preview

By Matt Lawton
November 27 2008
With numerous postponements taking place over the past fortnight, Leigh Genesis have their first run-out in the two weeks since drawing away to Whitby Town when they make the journey over the Pennines to face Bradford Park Avenue on Saturday afternoon.

Leigh were originally scheduled to play at least two further fixtures prior to the visit to the Horsfall Stadium, but the poor weather and fixture complications mean that Lee Merricks' young side have had a two week rest since their thrilling 2-2 draw on the North Yorkshire coast with Whitby Town earlier this month.

Hosts Bradford Park Avenue, one of the pre-season favourites amongst the bookmakers, currently find themselves in eighth position in the UniBond Premier League after winning just once in their previous five league and cup outings, including a 2-0 home defeat to struggling Witton Albion last week, with ex-Leigh defender Paul Booth (pictured below) scoring Albion's second goal that afternoon.

Booth, Paul
Paul Booth; goalscorer for Witton last weekend

BPA's Horsfall Stadium home isn't a particularly difficult one to find, with any Leigh supporters who also follow rugby league likely to be subconsciously aware of the ground's location, given it's close proximity to Bradford Bulls' world-famous Odsal Stadium on the A6036 (junction 26 on the M62).

At just £6 for adults, £4 for concessions and £2 for juniors, the Horsfall Stadium is one of the cheapest grounds in the league, although unfortunately there is only one stand of any description, and even that is a distance from the pitch because of the athletics track that surrounds the pitch.

Kick off is at 3pm with numerous 'car shares' still available through the Leigh Genesis Supporters Association for those wishing to travel to the game.

 

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Bradford Park Avenue vs. Leigh Genesis preview
Posted by: LG-SA.co.uk (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2008 18:49

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Re: Bradford Park Avenue vs. Leigh Genesis preview
Posted by: Leyther_Matt (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2008 18:53

I usually include a previous meeting in the preview, but I can't actually remember us playing against them before - anyone know of any?

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Re: Bradford Park Avenue vs. Leigh Genesis preview
Posted by: jhealey (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2008 20:21

Not for a LONG time.
early 90s?

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Re: Bradford Park Avenue vs. Leigh Genesis preview
Posted by: Leyther_Matt (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2008 20:31

If that is expanding in to Horwich territory then I've no idea, Jono!

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Re: Bradford Park Avenue vs. Leigh Genesis preview
Posted by: Leyther_Matt (IP Logged)
Date: 28/11/2008 15:49

Just had a look on BPA's site and it looks as if they had Jon Worsnop and Ged Murphy in their squad.

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