BRADFORD, England (Interstat) — Bradford Park Avenue FC will host Morpeth Town AFC in an FA Trophy first round fixture this Saturday at Horsfall Stadium.

The match marks the beginning of both clubs’ campaigns in England’s national knockout competition. Bradford Park Avenue enters with positive early-season form, having secured a 1-0 victory over Mossley AFC in Northern Premier League play on Aug. 2. That result gives them a 1-0-0 record across all competitions.

Morpeth Town, meanwhile, has yet to start its competitive season, holding a 0-0-0 record. Their last official match was more than five decades ago, according to available data, making their current form a significant unknown.

Statistical analysis heavily favors the home side. The Interstat game simulator projects a narrow 1-0 victory for Bradford Park Avenue. Further cementing their favorite status, the same service’s ELO rating system gives Bradford Park Avenue a 67 percent probability of winning the contest.

The matchup presents a classic cup challenge, pitting a team with recent match sharpness against an opponent looking to find its footing. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.