Bradford City fans given several options over remaining season ticket money

The regular season in League Two was curtailed officially last Tuesday, meaning that the Bantams’ five scheduled home fixtures against Leyton Orient, Macclesfield, Colchester United, Crewe Alexandra and Walsall will not take place.

Fans are now being invited to provide an indication as to how remaining balances are addressed ahead of next season.

A club statement issued to fans read: “You could donate the outstanding balance back to the club, or be given a credit against future ticketing purchases.

“Likewise, the balance could be donated towards a scheme covering the costs of match tickets for NHS staff for future games.

“However, should you wish to be issued a refund, then this would also be considered.”

With the regular season now over in the fourth tier, Bradford and other League Two clubs are awaiting guidance regarding a potential starting date for next season, with clarity expected to arrive by the middle of next month.

Like many clubs, the Bantams are having to cope with the financial ramifications of football’s Covid-19 crisis, which is being felt acutely in the bottom two divisions of the EFL and in the non-league especially.

City director of communications Ryan Sparks said: “The finances of it all are not straightforward, as is the case for any business with zero income.

“You could say it was our fault for taking (2020-21) season tickets off sale, but we didn’t think it was fair to have products on sale that didn’t actually exist (given we don’t know when fans can attend next season).

“The supporters have said they want to keep supporting us regardless and we want to be able to offer them a tangible product at the end of all this.”

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