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MATCHDAY GUIDE: CITY v HARROGATE

5 November 2022

Match Previews

MATCHDAY GUIDE: CITY v HARROGATE

5 November 2022

- Kick-off at earlier time of 12.30PM - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY
- Tickets available until kick-off, from Burlington Street Box Office and online
- Annual Remembrance fixture
- No iFollow or streaming available

City begin their Emirates FA Cup campaign this afternoon, with a 12.30pm visit of Harrogate Town (12.30pm). 

Mark Hughes' men will be looking to book their place in Monday night's second-round draw, having already beaten Harrogate at Wetherby Road earlier this season. 

We have put together a handy Matchday Guide with all the information you need ahead of the clash. 

Firstly, a warm welcome to today's Big Match Sponsor, TL Dallas Group!

TICKETS

Tickets for this afternoon's clash remain available until kick-off, for those who make a late call to come along to the University of Bradford Stadium, with over 7,000 already sold.

Supporters are reminded that the Valley Parade Ticket Office inside the all-new Bradford City Store will be CLOSED on matchdays. 

All matchday ticket sales will be from the traditional Burlington Street Box Office. 

Please DO NOT head to the Valley Parade Ticket Office on matchday, and instead visit the Burlington Street Box Office for all ticketing sales and enquiries.

Please arrive to the stadium as early as you can in order to avoid delays at the Box Office and on turnstiles, and ensure you are able to catch the beginning of the game. 

The Burlington Street Box Office at the University of Bradford Stadium will remain open right up until kick-off, allowing those without tickets every opportunity to secure their place inside. 

Six QR code scanning points remain available around the outside of Valley Parade allowing supporters to scan and secure their tickets with the touch of a button. 

When purchasing, supporters will have the option to either receive a physical ticket or an electronic ticket to be sent via e-mail. 

This e-Ticket can either be printed at home and brought along to the game to be scanned on turnstiles, or simply displayed on a smartphone or mobile device to admit entry on the day.

Away supporters will also be able to purchase tickets on the day of the game - in the form of an e-Ticket only. 

This can be purchased by accessing the club's official away ticketing website, which can only be accessed by scanning a QR code point outside the away turnstiles at the University of Bradford Stadium. 

Simply scan this QR code on your smartphone or mobile device, purchase your tickets through our official away ticketing site, access the e-Ticket via e-mail, and have your QR code scanned at the turnstile to admit you. 

For full details on matchday admission prices for the contest, please CLICK HERE.

To purchase your ticket, please CLICK HERE

REMEMBRANCE FIXTURE

This afternoon's game will see City host the club's annual Remembrance fixture, ahead of the 104th anniversary of the Armistice. 

Poppies will be worn on the Bantams' playing shirts, before - ahead of kick-off - City captain Richie Smallwood will lay a wreath on the field and a minute's silence is observed, alongside a performance of The Last Post.

For full details, please CLICK HERE.

MATCH COVERAGE 

Supporters are reminded that no iFollow video coverage is offered for Emirates FA Cup fixtures, and there is also no capacity to purchase an iFollow audio pass for the game. 

However, those with monthly or seasonal iFollow subscriptions will be able to catch live commentary of the clash, before the usual highlights packages are released tomorrow.

FANZONE

The University of Bradford Stadium FanZone is now back open over the winter months, having temporarily closed. 

It will be in operation from 11.00am again this afternoon, to the rear of The Kop, allowing supporters the opportunity to soak up the pre-match atmosphere. 

FIRST BUS TRAVEL

Those thinking of using public transport to get to the University of Bradford Stadium this afternoon are encouraged to use First Buses across Bradford, with a special discount for City supporters!

Simply use code the code BANTAMS50 on the First West Yorkshire app for 50% off a FirstSingle adult ticket, on any First Bus route in Bradford. 

Both the 626 and 622 routes will get you from Bradford Interchange to Manningham Lane, with this offer only applicable on home matchdays, and available to be used twice per customer, per matchday. 

For full details, and to redeem the offer, please CLICK HERE

TURNSTILES & ENTRY

Supporters are advised to arrive as early as possible on matchday, in order to gain admission in time for kick-off.

With kick-off earlier than usual, there is the potential for large queues to get into the stadium in the minutes leading up to kick-off. Therefore, please ensure you arrive as early as possible to avoid lengthy delays on turnstiles.

Turnstiles will be open from 11.00AM, in all open areas of the stadium. 

  • THE JCT600 FAMILY STAND (WEST): Turnstiles W3-W15, which can be located in the Directors’ car park either side of the glass doors to the banqueting suites, which can be accessed from Valley Parade or Burlington Street. The late gate (open until half-time) will be W3, which is the turnstile nearest to Valley Parade. Supporters in wheelchairs can gain access to The JCT600 Family Stand (West) via Gate WD on Valley Parade - or via The Yorkshire Payments 1911 Main Reception, using the lift.  
  • THE KOP (NORTH): Turnstiles N1-N8 (four near to the box office and four near to the Bantams Bar entrance) are situated behind The Kop. The late gate (open until half-time) will be N1. Supporters in wheelchairs can gain access to The Kop through the One In A Million school compound and then through Gate ND
  • AWAY SUPPORTERS: Away supporters can gain access to The Bradford Lifts Stand Blocks F and G using turnstiles on Midland Road (closest to The TL Dallas Stand). Please enter through E8, E9, E10, E11 or E12 - with E12 staying open until half-time. 

BRADFORD CITY STORE 

The Bradford City Store on South Parade will be open right up until kick-off this afternoon, to enable supporters to get their hands on the club's all-new home, away and alternative strips - and training and leisure ranges.

With City's playing look for 2022/23 now complete, each of the three playing and goalkeeper kits are available in store and online. 

To read the Bradford City Store’s full opening hours, please CLICK HERE

KIOSKS

Refurbished last season, kiosks will be open again this afternoon, courtesy of the club's official kiosk catering partner, Tiffin Stadium Catering. 

Fast-food products available for supporters to enjoy include the beef burger, cheese burger, chicken burger and hot dog (halal), as well as some tasty, new products, including the popular Chicken Tikka Panini (£3.95), and Pepperoni Pizza Twist (£3.85), as seen on @FootyScran!

Pukka Pies will also be available, while pints of Carling can be purchased on draft in all open areas of the stadium, along with a range of snacks, and hot and cold soft drinks. 

PLEASE NOTE: Tiffin Stadium Catering kiosks ONLY ACCEPT CARD payment, and are cashless. Please CLICK HERE for full details. 

Kiosks will be open in University of Bradford Stadium concourses from 11.00am today, when turnstiles open. 

SMOKING 

Valley Parade is a strictly NON-SMOKING venue. Anyone caught smoking on the premises - including the use of e-cigarettes - will be immediately be ejected and not permitted re-entry. 

Similarly, any supporter who chooses to leave the stadium to smoke will not be readmitted at any point.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Supporters are politely asked to avoid bringing large bags to the stadium. If bringing food to the venue, smaller, see-through bags sized A4 are preferred. 

Only plastic bottles will be permitted inside the University of Bradford Stadium, with no glass bottles or cans allowed. 

PYROTECHNICS & BEHAVIOUR

The club would like to remind supporters the possession or use of pyrotechnics inside a football ground is strictly prohibited. Those found to be carrying or using pyrotechnics will face a long-term ban.

We would like to remind supporters it is a criminal offence to enter the pitch at any time. Anyone who does so without permission can expect to face prosecution.

The club recently outlined its stance on pyrotechnics at the University of Bradford Stadium, following an incident during August's home match against Newport County, in a statement. This can be read HERE

Supporters are also reminded to remain courteous when inside the stadium, with regards to foul and abusive language. If you do hear anything offensive while inside the stadium, please report it to your nearest steward. 

Drinking alcohol inside the stadium bowl, and anywhere outside of concourses, is also not permitted, while supporters are also not permitted to bring their own alcoholic drinks into the stadium, from outside the premises. 

Should you see anyone smoking (including e-cigs), drinking in their seat, or behaving offensively, please report it to your nearest steward. 

Unacceptable behaviour can also be anonymously reported to the club via the confidential matchday texting service - on 07949 814243. 

Bradford City AFC would like to remind supporters that the strongest condemnation is employed towards anti-social behaviour, crowd disorder and misconduct, and illegal activity inside football stadia. 

Our stance on the above will ensure the strongest-possible action continues to be taken against those found guilty of any offence, including the issuing of Football Banning Orders. 

This follows the implementation of the 'Love Football, Protect the Game' initiative introduced this season, by the EFL, FA and Premier League. For full details, please CLICK HERE

BABY CHANGING 

Baby-changing facilities are available in both ladies and gents toilets at Valley Parade - having been installed last season - in The JCT600 Family Stand. 

To view the club’s full spectators code of conduct, please CLICK HERE. 

To purchase your ticket for the game - RIGHT UP UNTIL KICK-OFF - please CLICK HERE. 


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