The Sky Bet League One season continues as we welcome Sunderland to the Northern Commercials stadium.
As well as Sunderland, we are delighted to welcome today's Big Match Sponsor, CBS, and Executive Match Sponsor, Office Interiors.
As always we ask supporters to get to the stadium as early as possible for the game. Turnstiles will be open in all sections from 1:30pm.
The new season continues with the introduction of coloured season tickets and this is as follows:
JCT600 Stand, West Stand – Orange
North West Stand – Black
Kop, North Stand – Blue
Northern Commercial, East Stand - Yellow
For all turnstile information, click here.
As we get ready support the Bantams on home turf, the Club would like to remind you of what we have to offer on this matchday.
Road Closure
Burlington Street is partially closed today. Those parking in the Burlington Street Car Park can enter via Thorncliffe Road, as it is inaccessible from Manningham Lane.
The Parader
Bradford City's goalkeeper, Richard O'Donnell, stars on the front page of this issue. Inside, you will hear from O'Donnell himself as he talks about the Bantams victory at AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday and how the squad are 'looking forward.
You can buy your copy for just £3 from The City Shop or Programme sellers who will be located at:
- Bottom of Thorncliffe Road
- Midland Road (away end)
- Outside the West turnstiles
- Inside the West Stand
- Outside 1911 reception
- Outside of the North Stand
- Top of Valley Parade
Programmes will be available to purchase in the Bantams Bar, McCall and Hendrie Suite for a limited time prior to kick off.
Win The 'Shirt off my Back'
Our popular matchday competition continues and is available for both Bradford and Sunderland supporters!
One lucky Bradford fan could walk away with the man of the match's worn shirt.
Sunderland spectators also have the chance of winning a signed Sunderland shirt.
20% of all proceeds will be donated to to Motor Neurone Disease Association.
There is an additional prize of £100.00 for City fans too!
The winner of this special prize will be drawn and announced on the pitch at half time.
To see where our raffle ticket sellers prior to kick off, take a look at the map below:
Fancy a Pint!?
As promised, we have reduced the price of our draught beer and you can grab yourself a pint for just £4!
Available in every concourse.
Rapid Retail
Inside the JCT600 (West) stand, supporters are given the opportunity to purchase official merchandise from our members of staff!
FIFA
You could win a signed, limited-edition copy of FIFA 19! All you have to do, is buy a raffle ticket for £1 from our rapid retail store!
All proceeds will be donated to to Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Bantams Bar
Bantams Bar - located in The Kop - will remain open for all City supporters after the full time whistle!
The City Shop
Make sure you have all of your claret & amber before kick off and visit The City Shop!
Opening hours:
| Saturday (matchday) | 10:00am-5:30pm |
Ticket Office
Please be aware if you sit in Midland Road Block E this is allocated to the Away Side for this match only.
You can swap seats via the ticket office up until kick-off, we advise you come to the ground early to avoid any queues.
We are opening a separate window at the ticket office for Season Ticket Holders that sit in Block E for Season Ticket Holders to collect/swap seats.
Some supporters have still not collected their season tickets for the 2018/19 season. If you are wanting to attend the game and still have to collect your ticket, please get down to the stadium first thing in the morning. Due to the potential for congestion in the North West Corner after the match with people leaving the stadium for the same safety reasons, the ticket office will not open at all after the final whistle.
The opening hours are:
| Saturday (matchday) | 9:00am-3:00pm |
Mind In Bradford Football Team
On Wednesday 10th October, the world recognises World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and show support for better mental health.
We have been in contact with Mind In Bradford to discuss how we can work together to tackle the stigma of mental health.
But to show the Club’s support ahead of World Mental Health Day, Mind In Bradford’s football team will be playing on the pitch at half-time.
Find out more, here.