The ground underwent significant changes in the 1990s, and early 2000s, and now has a capacity of 25,136. It underwent a £2.6 million redevelopment and was re-opened in December 1986. The stadium underwent few changes until the fatal fire on, when 56 supporters were killed and at least 265 were injured. It has also been home to Bradford (Park Avenue) for one season, and Bradford Bulls rugby league side for two seasons, as well as host to a number of England youth team fixtures.įootball architect Archibald Leitch was commissioned to redevelop the ground when Bradford City were promoted to the First Division in 1908. It has been Bradford City's home since, although it is now owned by former chairman Gordon Gibb's pension fund.
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Built in 1886, it was the home of Manningham Rugby Football Club until 1903, when they changed code from rugby football to association football and became Bradford City. Valley Parade, known as the University of Bradford Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is an all-seater football stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Football stadium in Bradford, home to Bradford City A.F.C.
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