Matlock Town - Bradford Park Avenue prediction 28 April 2026
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| 1 |  Bury | 41 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 83:36 | +47 | 87 |
| 2 |  Avro | 41 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 81:41 | +40 | 85 |
| 3 |  Stalybridge Celtic | 41 | 24 | 7 | 10 | 87:55 | +32 | 79 |
| 4 |  Runcorn Linnets | 41 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 74:44 | +30 | 77 |
| 5 |  Lower Breck | 41 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 85:61 | +24 | 72 |
| 6 |  Bootle | 41 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 67:48 | +19 | 71 |
| 7 |  Vauxhall Motors | 41 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 92:70 | +22 | 69 |
| 8 |  Chasetown | 41 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 55:51 | +4 | 60 |
| 9 |  Mossley | 41 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 59:51 | +8 | 59 |
| 10 |  Witton Albion | 41 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 74:66 | +8 | 58 |
| 11 |  Nantwich Town | 41 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 67:65 | +2 | 58 |
| 12 |  Shifnal Town | 41 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 59:64 | -5 | 55 |
| 13 |  Atherton Collieries | 41 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 56:65 | -9 | 55 |
| 14 |  Newcastle Town | 41 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 44:60 | -16 | 52 |
| 15 |  Clitheroe | 41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 62:65 | -3 | 50 |
| 16 |  Kidsgrove Athletic | 41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 60:76 | -16 | 46 |
| 17 |  Stafford Rangers | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 51:68 | -17 | 45 |
| 18 |  Sporting Khalsa | 41 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 56:79 | -23 | 43 |
| 19 |  Congleton Town | 41 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 56:72 | -16 | 41 |
| 20 |  Wythenshawe Town | 41 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 40:91 | -51 | 32 |
| 21 |  Trafford | 41 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 49:76 | -27 | 29 |
| 22 |  Darlaston Town | 41 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 33:86 | -53 | 27 |
Bradford Park Avenue vs Matlock Town Prediction (Apr 28)
Bradford Park Avenue vs Matlock Town prediction: the Northern Division One clash on Apr 28, 2026 kicks off at 18:45, and our analysis gives Bradford Park Avenue a 40% chance of winning, with a draw and Matlock Town each at 30%. The game is set to be a contested affair between two sides looking to climb the table.
Team Form
Bradford Park Avenue have shown mixed results of late. In their last three matches heading into this fixture, they beat Ossett United 2-1 away on Apr 25, lost 2-1 at Heaton Stannington on Mar 18, and defeated Newton Aycliffe 3-0 at home on Mar 7 – two wins and one loss in that spell.
Matlock Town have been in strong form earlier in 2026. Prior to this match, their most recent four games brought a 4-2 loss at Redcar Athletic on Mar 25, preceded by three wins: a 3-0 away victory at Blyth Town, a 7-2 home win over Newton Aycliffe, and a 2-1 win at Hallam. That gives them three wins in four, but the most recent outing was a defeat.
Head-to-Head Record
In the two most recent meetings between these sides, Matlock Town remain unbeaten. They won 3-2 at Bradford Park Avenue in November 2023 and played a 0-0 draw at their own ground in August 2025. Bradford Park Avenue will be keen to earn a first victory over Matlock Town in this sequence.
League Table Positions
Neither Bradford Park Avenue nor Matlock Town feature in the top 12 of the Northern Division One standings based on the available data, suggesting both are positioned outside the promotion race and likely in the lower half of the table.
Win Probability: Bradford Park Avenue or Matlock Town?
We have calculated the win probabilities using form, head-to-head record, and home advantage. Bradford Park Avenue have a 40% chance to win, a draw is at 30%, and Matlock Town also carry a 30% chance. While the home side enjoy the home crowd and have won two of their last three, Matlock Town’s three wins in four prior to their last loss plus an unbeaten recent H2H record make them dangerous opponents. Overall, Bradford Park Avenue are slight favorites, but the match is too close to call with any conviction.
Odds & Match Prediction
No live odds are currently available for this fixture. Based on the statistical analysis, Bradford Park Avenue are predicted to have the marginal edge, with a home win or a draw being the most likely outcomes. A tight score draw is a realistic possibility given both teams' recent scoring patterns.
Bradford Park Avenue vs Matlock Town — FAQ
- Who will win Bradford Park Avenue vs Matlock Town?
- According to our analysis, Bradford Park Avenue have a 40% chance of winning, while a draw and a Matlock Town win each have a 30% probability. The home side are the slight favorites.
- What is the win probability for Bradford Park Avenue?
- Bradford Park Avenue have a 40% win probability for this Northern Division One match. This reflects their home advantage and recent form of two wins in three matches, tempered by Matlock Town's strong prior record and unbeaten recent head-to-head.
- When is the Bradford Park Avenue vs Matlock Town match?
- The match will be played on April 28, 2026, kicking off at 18:45 local time, in the Northern Division One league.
- What are the odds for the match?
- Betting odds are not currently available for this fixture. Once offered, bookmakers are expected to price it as a close contest, with Bradford Park Avenue likely as marginal favorites.
- What is the head-to-head record between Bradford Park Avenue and Matlock Town?
- In the two previous meetings (August 2025 and November 2023), Matlock Town won 3-2 at Bradford Park Avenue and the other ended 0-0. Matlock Town are unbeaten in those two encounters.