Description

This original Bradford Park Avenue vs Stafford Rangers programme from 1 May 1972 is a classic piece of non‑league football memorabilia. Issued for a Northern Premier League fixture at Park Avenue, the programme features full team line‑ups, match officials, and a rich selection of local advertising — from bingo halls to builders and carpet warehouses.

Inside, you’ll find Supporters’ Club notes, a heartfelt appeal for the Buy the Ball Fund, and pen‑pictures of the Stafford Rangers squad, including former professionals from Stoke City, Bolton Wanderers, Port Vale, and Rotherham United.
Sold exactly as shown, this is a highly collectable item for fans of Bradford Park Avenue, Stafford Rangers, and anyone building a serious archive of grassroots football history.

Bradford Park Avenue vs Stafford Rangers – Northern Premier League Programme (1972)

The 1971–72 season marked Bradford Park Avenue’s second year in the Northern Premier League following their exit from the Football League.

This fixture against Stafford Rangers — one of the strongest non‑league sides of the era — was played under the floodlights at Park Avenue and featured a mix of seasoned professionals and local talent.

Programmes from this period are prized for their community feel, detailed editorial content, and the way they document the transition from league to non‑league football in the early 1970s.