Bradford (Park Avenue) are back at the Horsfall Community Stadium this Saturday, 23rd August, as we welcome Dunston UTS in the Northern Premier League East Division. Kick-off is at 3pm.

Tickets are available now via Fanbase, with both general admission and hospitality options on sale.

🎟 Match & Hospitality Tickets all on Fanbase!
Supporters can secure their place in advance through Fanbase:
👉 https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures/Index?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=361

🍴 Hospitality
Join us for matchday hospitality at the Horsfall. Enjoy food, drink, and the best view of the action.

• £10 per person for Season Ticket holders
• £20 per person for all other supporters

Book your place today and make your matchday extra special.

We look forward to welcoming the Green Army back to the Horsfall this weekend!

Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm that our appeal against the red card shown to Mark Beevers in Tuesday night’s fixture has been successful.

Mark was initially set to serve a one-match suspension for DOGSO (Denial of an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity). However, following a full review, the Football Association have overturned the decision.

We would like to thank the FA for their swift and efficient handling of the matter.

This afternoon, Bradford (Park Avenue) return to Horsfall Stadium for an exciting FA Cup Preliminary Round tie against Avro FC. Kick-off is set for 3pm in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.

Recent Form

Avenue come into the match after a strong showing in Tuesday’s league game against Emley, where Craig Elliott’s side were unfortunate not to claim all three points. Despite two red cards on the night, the team showed grit and togetherness — qualities that will be vital in today’s knockout fixture.

Visitors Avro FC arrive with confidence, having already shown their threat in front of goal this season. Known for their attacking energy, they will provide a tough test as both sides aim to progress in the competition.

The Occasion

The FA Cup always brings with it an extra edge and sense of opportunity. For Avenue, this is a chance to build momentum and reward the Green Army with a big cup performance on home soil.

Match Details

📅 Saturday 16th August

⏰ 3:00pm Kick-Off

📍 Horsfall Stadium, BD6 2NG

🎟 Admission:

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

🎫 Tickets available now:

https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=13931

The Message

Craig Elliott’s men will be looking to channel Tuesday’s spirit and turn it into cup success this afternoon. With the Green Army behind them, Avenue will be pushing to keep their FA Cup dream alive.

Our first home league programme of the 2025/26 season lands under the Horsfall lights tonight (Tuesday 12 August, 7:45pm KO) — packed with fresh features, club insight, and opposition coverage.

Inside this issue

• From the Boardroom — Paul Armitage on the value of a proper printed programme, community focus, and a little tip: check the back page for a free hot drink offer at the Tuck Shop with your programme.
• Manager’s Musings — Craig Elliott reflects on a resolute opening-day draw at Matlock, two clean sheets from two, and the push for our first home league win tonight.
• Secretary’s Section — Holleigh Farrington on early-season rhythm, the work behind the scenes, and making Horsfall a tough place to visit.
• Sporting Direction — Thomas McStravick on sustainability, community as a pillar of success, and lessons from community-driven clubs, plus encouraging signs in the club’s trajectory.
• Development Fund — Dates and details for the beer festival, pig racing evening, and the sportsman’s dinner with Carlton Palmer — plus how supporters can get involved.
• Media Perspective — Launch notes from AvenueOnAir on Mixlr, with 168 unique listeners and 91 total listener hours recorded on opening day, and an update on our Avenue Trading Cards.
• Opponent Coverage — Emley AFC club history, honours and “Insider” squad guide to the key names you’ll see tonight.
• Avenue Archives — Tim Clapham on McLean brothers and classic FA Cup chapters; John Rhodes’ “Back in Time” photo features.
• Reserves & Scholars — Owen Murphy’s notes on a strong pre-season, the first competitive reserves fixture, and academy progress.
• Community Direction — Launch of our Where We All Belong disability multisport sessions (free, fully funded) from Monday 25 August, 4:45–6:00pm at Horsfall, plus summer camp highlights and our new LocalGiving page.
• Commercial Direction — Sponsorship packages, the newly named James Mae Group Hospitality Suite, and how local businesses can connect with the club.

You’ll also find photo spreads, player & staff sponsors, stats & fixtures, “Get It Signed!” pages and more — all wrapped in a green-and-white design with space to record results.

Get yours tonight

Programmes will be available in the Clubhouse at tonight’s match, with an exclusive Avenue Trading Card included in every copy. This week’s card features Charlie Winfield — don’t miss it!

Bradford (Park Avenue) kick off the 2025/26 Northern Premier League East Division season this Saturday with an away trip to Matlock Town.

Craig Elliott’s side make the journey to Derbyshire aiming to build on a positive pre-season and make a strong start to the new league campaign.

Match Details
Fixture: Matlock Town vs Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC
Date: Saturday 9th August
Kick-Off: 3:00pm
Venue: The Proctor Cars Stadium, Causeway Lane, Matlock, DE4 3AR

Admission Prices

• Adults: £12
• Concessions: £8
• 11–18s: £4
• Under 11s: Free

Book tickets now – https://matlocktownfc.ktckts.com/event/2526m1/matlock-town-v-bradford-pa

Matlock Town were relegated from the Northern Premier League Premier Division at the end of last season, following a difficult campaign that included a late points deduction and changes in management. They now begin life in Division One East.

Supporter Travel
The coach to Matlock is now fully booked. The club would like to thank the Development Fund for subsidising the cost of travel and helping fans get behind the team.

Live Commentary on AvenueOnAir
If you can’t make the trip, you won’t miss out — AvenueOnAir, our brand-new commentary service, makes its debut this Saturday on Mixlr.

Join the team live from 2:45pm for full match coverage.
🎧 Listen live at: https://avenueonair.mixlr.com

Come on you Avenue!

We’re pleased to confirm the launch of our brand-new live commentary platform — AvenueOnAir, hosted on Mixlr and fully funded by the Green Army.

Starting with our 2025/26 season opener, supporters near and far will be able to tune in for live matchday commentary, bringing all the action from the Horsfall and beyond straight to their speakers.

Following a successful first season of online commentaries via our X channel, this move to Mixlr allows for a more stable and accessible listening experience — all under one dedicated audio platform.

Main commentator Lewis Sale returns for another campaign and shared his thoughts ahead of the launch:

“I’m delighted to continue the matchday commentaries for the club during the 2025-26 season. The club’s reach stretches far and wide, across the globe and through the live match commentaries, we’re able to offer a much-needed service to supporters who are unable to attend matches in person.

Last season, we saw some great numbers through our X channel and hopefully we can increase our audience this campaign. We also had some fantastic messages of support from listeners, and this is always appreciated.

Importantly, the commentaries help spread the word about our club too, and hopefully, I’ll be commentating on a successful season for the Green Army!”

You can listen live at:
avenueonair.mixlr.com

A huge thank you goes out to all supporters and contributors who are making this possible — your continued backing allows us to improve how we connect with fans across the city, the country, and the world.

Whether you’re tuning in from Bradford or Brisbane, make sure to follow AvenueOnAir and never miss a kick.