Newport County make the long trip to Bradford City on Monday night in League Two (8pm)
Ahead of the Exiles’ trip to West Yorkshire, here’s everything you need to know.
Where is Valley Parade?
Valley Parade/University of Bradford Stadium is located at:
Valley Parade
Bradford
BD8 7DY
Where will County fans be during the game?
The stadium is an all-seater venue and has a maximum capacity of 24,840.
Away supporters are housed in blocks F and G of The Bradford Lifts Stand - next to the electronic scoreboard (south end).
Subject to away ticket demand, The TL Dallas Stand will also be open to travelling supporters.
How do I get to Valley Parade?
The following are the easiest ways to get to Bradford City this Saturday:
By Car:
From the north east take the A1 southbound to join the A1/M1 link then join the M62 westbound.
From the south take the M1 or A1 northbound to join the M62 westbound.
From the north west / west take the M6 then the M60 towards Manchester.
Join the M62 eastbound from the ring road then exit the M62 from junction 26.
At end of the motorway take the middle or right-hand lane and follow signs for Ring Road East (under the tunnel) onto Rooley Lane (signs for Leeds Bradford Airport).
McDonald's is on your left. Go through the traffic lights at Asda Superstore and turn left at the roundabout onto Wakefield Road, staying in middle lane.
Cross two roundabouts staying in middle lane (following signs to Shipley and Skipton) on to Shipley Airedale Road (A6037) which then becomes Canal Road.
After Tesco and Smyths Toys Superstores (on the left) go through the traffic lights and turn left onto Station Road (A6177) and left again into Queens Road.
Continue up the hill to third set of traffic lights and turn left onto Manningham Lane.
After the Gulf Petrol Station (on your left), take the first left onto Valley Parade for the University of Bradford Stadium.
By Bus:
First Bus and Keighley & District Travel operate frequent bus services from Bradford city centre, Bradford Interchange and outlying areas to the University of Bradford Stadium (buses stop on Manningham Lane or Queens Road).
By Train:
The nearest railway stations for the stadium are Bradford Forster Square and Bradford Interchange.
Services are operated by Northern Rail. Both stations connect with Leeds station for National Express East Coast, Midland Mainline, and Virgin Trains services.
Plan your route on rail by CLICKING HERE.
Can I park near the stadium?
The stadium's postcode is BD8 7DY, with on-street parking available around the stadium.
Large stretches of Midland Road and Queens Road are generally used by supporters for matchday parking.
Parking on Midland Road is permitted for disabled blue-badge holders though, if parking in the vicinity of the stadium, be wary of various charges.
PLEASE NOTE: An active road closure is in place on Midland Road for every home matchday, between Holywell Ash Lane and Thorncliffe Road. If parking in the disabled bays on Midland Road, supporters should enter from the Queens Road side, and not Hamm Strasse.
Where to eat and drink pre-match
The University of Bradford Stadium Pukka Pies FanZone is open ahead of each home match.
Located to the rear of The Kop beside the One In A Million car park, the facility represents the ideal place for supporters to gather and soak up the pre-match atmosphere.
It is open early for each of the Bantams’ weekend fixtures, with a selection of soft drinks and snacks on offer as well as Salt IPA’s for £3.75, Carling on draft for just £4.50 per pint and Madri for £5.60, and live music performed.
Younger supporters are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for the club's official mascot, Billy Bantam, who can also be found roaming around the University of Bradford Stadium looking for the perfect photo opportunity, and is always open to a bit of friendly banter with visiting supporters!
Refreshments Inside the Ground
The kiosks inside the University of Bradford Stadium open at the same time as turnstiles on a matchday, and are run by the club's official kiosk catering partner, Tiffin Stadium Catering. Fast-food products available for supporters to enjoy include the beef burgers, as well as other hot food.
How much are tickets for Bradford City vs Newport County?
The following are the prices for our clash with Bradford City:
Ticketing prices for the fixture can be found below;
Adult - £20
Senior 65+ - £18
Young Person 17-23 - £18
Youth Under 17 - £10
Junior Under 12 - £5
Tickets for the clash can be purchased HERE.
