Bradford (Park Avenue) hit the road this weekend for a much-anticipated clash with Bridlington Town in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Craig Elliott’s men head into the game in excellent form, sitting top of the league with 19 points from their opening nine matches. Avenue remain unbeaten in league action so far, winning five and drawing four, with 15 goals scored and just five conceded – giving them one of the top three defences in the division.

Tuesday night’s 3–0 victory at Horsfall over Lincoln United underlined Avenue’s growing momentum. Marcus Carver marked his return from injury with a brace, while Joe Ackroyd added a superb volley to seal the win. It was another clean sheet for Craig Elliott’s side, who continue to combine defensive organisation with attacking quality.

Bridlington Town also come into the game unbeaten in the league and currently sit 7th in the table. In their six league matches so far, they have won three and drawn three, scoring nine goals and conceding only three. They will also be buoyed by last week’s 2–0 FA Trophy victory over North Ferriby. With a strong start and home advantage, the Seasiders will be eager to test themselves against the current league leaders.

Speaking after Tuesday night’s win, manager Craig Elliott looked ahead to Saturday’s challenge:

“Big test, you know. I know a lot of their players – they’ve got a really good squad. I watched them a few weeks ago and there’s no doubt they’re going to be up there as a team fighting for promotion. Away from home against a quality team, but looking forward to it. These are the games we want to be involved in, and we’ll go there and give it our best shot.”

With two unbeaten sides meeting at The Mounting Systems Stadium, Saturday promises to be a fascinating contest. Avenue will be looking to extend their run at the top of the table, while Bridlington will aim to close the gap on the leaders in front of their home support.

Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm that our Northern Premier League East Division fixture at home to Ashington has been rescheduled.

The match will now take place on:

📅 Tuesday 30th September 2025
📍 Horsfall Community Stadium
⏰ 7:45pm KO

The fixture was originally due to be played on Friday 3rd October but was postponed due to our progression in the FA Trophy.

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We thank supporters for their patience and look forward to welcoming Ashington and their travelling fans to Horsfall later this month.

Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm that we have been drawn at home to Heaton Stannington in the next round of the Isuzu FA Trophy.

The tie will take place at:

📅 Friday 3rd October 2025
📍 Horsfall Community Stadium
⏰ 8:00pm KO

The fixture was originally scheduled for Saturday 4th October but will now be played on the Friday evening.

Heaton Stannington, members of the Northern Premier League East Division, will provide another tough test as Avenue look to continue their unbeaten start to the 2025/26 campaign and extend their progress in the competition.

Full ticket information, including hospitality details, will be announced in due course.

We look forward to welcoming supporters for another exciting FA Trophy night at Horsfall.

Bradford (Park Avenue) return to Horsfall Community Stadium on Tuesday 23 September (7:45pm KO) as we host Lincoln United in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Recent Form

Avenue come into this fixture full of confidence after a 2–0 victory over Consett AFC in the FA Trophy on Saturday. Despite the heavy rain, Craig Elliott’s side delivered a professional display.

Connor Shanks opened the scoring in the 51st minute, nodding home after Jameel Ible recycled a Jak McCourt corner back into the danger area. Substitute Tom Corner then secured the result in the 68th minute, finishing calmly from Luke Parkin’s driving run through midfield.

Consett rarely threatened, with only a handful of half-chances across the afternoon, and Avenue’s back line stood firm to ensure a clean sheet and safe passage into the next round of the Trophy.

That result further extended Avenue’s unbeaten run to eight matches, and sets up another important league clash under the lights at Horsfall.

The Opposition

Lincoln United currently sit 20th in the NPL East Division, with 5 points from 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats.

After their defeat in the Isuzu FA Trophy on Saturday, the Whites will be eager to respond in league action.

Match Details

📍 Horsfall Community Stadium, BD6 2NG
🗓 Tuesday 23 September 2025 | ⏰ 7:45pm KO

🎟 Admission Prices

• £10 Adults/Concessions
• £5 Students / Bluelight / Forces (ID required)
• £3 Youth (12–17)
• £1 Juniors (U12s)

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Join us at Horsfall under the lights and get behind the lads as we aim to continue our unbeaten league start.

Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm a number of fixture changes.

Our scheduled home fixture against Ashington on Friday 3rd October has been postponed due to our progression in the FA Trophy. A new date will be announced in due course.

The FA Trophy draw will take place on Monday, and we’ll confirm our next opponents once the draw has been made.

Separately, our away fixture at Emley, originally scheduled for Saturday 20th December, will now be played on Friday 19th December, 7:45pm KO. This change has been agreed between the clubs.

We thank supporters for their understanding and continued backing, and we’ll keep you updated as further fixture details are confirmed.

Bradford (Park Avenue) turn their attention to cup action this Saturday as they host Consett AFC in the FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round at the Horsfall Community Stadium.

Craig Elliott’s side come into the tie unbeaten in the league and buoyed by a dramatic 1–0 victory away at Blyth Spartans last weekend, sealed by Louie Chorlton’s late goal. With Avenue sitting top of the Northern Premier League East, the focus now shifts to knockout football, where progression in the Trophy is the target.

Visitors Consett will arrive in confident mood after climbing to third place in the league with a 4–0 win over Ashington on Tuesday night. A relentless first-half display saw them race into a three-goal lead, with Isaac Walker scoring twice alongside strikes from Brendon Daniels and Matty Todd. Compact, energetic and clinical, they showed why they are among the early-season frontrunners and will provide Avenue with a stern test.

Hospitality is available for just £15 per head, with special guests Chris Millington and Andy Cooper, part of the FA Trophy-winning management team at FC Halifax Town in 2022/23, sharing their experiences in the suite.

Match Details

Fixture: Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Consett AFC
Competition: FA Trophy – First Qualifying Round
Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
Kick-Off: 3:00pm
Venue: Horsfall Community Stadium, BD6 2NG

Admission:

• £10 Adults/Concessions
• £5 Students/Bluelight/Forces (ID required)
• £3 Youth (12–17)
• £1 Under-12s

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Join us at the Horsfall this Saturday as Avenue look to build on their strong start and continue their FA Trophy journey.