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Your matchday card
Bradford v Oxford
Saturday 23 January 2027 · 15:00 · Valley Parade
Leave home
3h journey each way
09:30
Pub / food
Time for a pint and a bite
12:30
At the ground
Beat the turnstile queues
14:00
In your seat
Warm-up and team news
14:40
Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.
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Bradford v Oxford: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at Valley Parade
Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.
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Places to eat in Bradford
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Best pubs in Bradford
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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.
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Getting there
- Forster Square station — 25 minutes' walk uphill to the ground, or a short taxi ride.
- Bus from Bradford Interchange — Several services run up Manningham Lane close to the ground.
- Driving — M606 J3, then follow signs for Manningham; street parking nearby fills early.
Food and drink options
No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.
- Kashmiri curry houses, Manningham Lane — Bradford's famous curry mile is a short walk from the ground and open pre-match. Colours policy unknownMap
- The Corn Dolly — Popular real ale pub in the city centre, a short walk or bus from the station. Colours policy unknownMap
- Valley Parade concourse — Standard fare, but the curry houses nearby are the better choice. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
National Science and Media Museum
Free entry, a short walk from Forster Square in the city centre.
Open in mapsSaltaire
UNESCO World Heritage mill village a short train ride away, with galleries and canal walks.
Open in mapsOff the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
The Sparrow Bier Café
Craft beer spot in the city centre, quieter than the main matchday pubs.
Open in mapsLister Park
Victorian park with a lake and the Cartwright Hall gallery, a calm pre-match option.
Open in mapsKirkgate Market food stalls
Locals' cheap eats in the indoor market, away from the ground crowds.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Bradford; check the operator close to the match.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
Valley Parade sits on a steep hill — the walk up from town is tougher than it looks.
Ground note · unverified
The 1985 fire memorial is treated with real respect locally; be mindful around the ground.
What the day will cost
Rough guide for a trip to Bradford
Rough advance return fare per person
- Travel£53
- Away ticket£30
- Drinks (3 pints)£16
- Food on the day£14
Each person
£112
Group of 2
£225
Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.
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