Derby day again comes to Cougar Park as we welcome Bradford Bulls for our final group stage game in the 1895 cup. It’s winner takes all from this game to decide who wins the group and progresses to the next rounds. Bulls will be looking to build on a strong preseason and early cup campaign with a string of good results capped off by dominant displays against Dewsbury Rams and North Wales Crusaders.
Coming into this game as underdogs, Cougars will be hoping to stir up memories of spring 2023 however, taking the spoils in our Championship clash in March. Cougars are showing signs of gathering momentum after cup victories against Dewsbury and Hunslet and will look to spoil Bulls party early in the season for the second year running.
Last time the teams met
A depleted Cougars squad travelled to Odsal in July 2023 on a day that would undoubtedly be looked back on as a low point of that season. New Bulls signing Jorge Taufua ran in 3 tries against a young Cougars side who were physically outmatched all day and ended up on the wrong side of a heavy scoreline.
What to expect on Gameday
Please ensure you arrive to the ground in plenty of time. We are expecting a big crowd and turnstiles will be busy so please help us, and filter in throughout the afternoon.
Car Parking
Please DO NOT park on the entrance to Airedale Business Park. 24/7 access is required for artic lorries and you risk damage to your car or clamped if you park in the business park.
Please obey the parking restrictions in place on Royd Ings Avenue.
For overflow parking, you can use the Leisure Centre car park.
Timings
12:30 Gates Open
Tickets in advance online or cash/card turnstiles.
Bears Catering – Burgers, Hotdogs and Nachos
Sweet Shop
It’s a Grind – Coffee Truck
Andy’s Man Club
Bake Box Leeds
1:00 Hospitality Opens
1:30 Under 8’s and 9’s Warm Up Games on Field
2:50 Unveiling of our 2024 Pride flags
3:00 Kick off Keighley Cougars v Bradford Bulls
Half Time – Marigold Adams performs on field
5:00 til late – Post Match in HOF with DJ and Karaoke
