Bradford (Park Avenue) return to Horsfall this Saturday afternoon as we host fellow Bradford side Silsden AFC in a local Northern Premier League East Division clash.
Last weekend’s scheduled trip to Heaton Stannington was postponed following an early pitch inspection, meaning Craig Elliott’s side have had an unexpected break after building strong momentum.
Avenue head into Saturday unbeaten in six league matches and have held their position firmly inside the play-off places. Victories over Matlock Town and Blyth Town, alongside a hard-earned point away at North Ferriby and a draw with Bridlington Town, have reinforced the consistency and resilience developing within the squad as the season enters a decisive period.
With 53 points from 30 matches, Avenue remain fifth in the table and know that maintaining form at Horsfall will be key in the race for a top-five finish.
Silsden currently sit 18th in the division on 29 points from 28 matches. The visitors have endured a heavily disrupted February schedule, with last weekend’s fixture against Grimsby Borough also postponed. In fact, Silsden have not played since 31st January following a number of weather-affected postponements.
Their most recent outing was a 0–0 draw with Bishop Auckland, while earlier in January they secured an eye-catching 4–1 home victory over Ashington. However, defeats away at Matlock Town and Redcar Athletic highlight the inconsistency they will be looking to address.
Saturday presents an interesting dynamic: Avenue arrive match-ready and in rhythm, while Silsden return after nearly three weeks without competitive action. That said, local fixtures often override league position and form. With both sides representing Bradford, there is added pride at stake alongside the three points.
As the play-off race tightens, every home fixture becomes increasingly significant — and Avenue will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run and continue strengthening their position in the top five.
Match Details
Saturday 21st February 2026
3:00pm kick-off
Horsfall Community Stadium, BD6 2NG
Tickets are available online now:
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=16283
Admission prices:
£10 Adults / Concessions
£5 Students / Blue Light / Forces (Must have valid ID)
£3 Youth (12–17)
£1 Juniors (Under 12s)
Hospitality is available at £15 per person.
Supporters can also pay on the gate.