As we gear up for AveyFest this weekend, please read the following parking guidance to help us keep everything running smoothly:
✅ PARK IN BLUE ZONES ONLY – clearly marked on the map 🚫 NO PARKING in the cemetery, or on Cemetery Road or Park Road 👮 Traffic wardens patrol the area regularly – please park responsibly!
📍 Our main car park is accessible from Cemetery Road only 📍 Additional parking is available at Bulmer and Lumb, accessible via Royds Hall Lane
A huge thank you to Bulmer and Lumb for their generous support! 💚
Let’s make it a fantastic weekend of football – see you there, Green Army! ⚽💪
Join us for a fantastic day in the sunshine as we celebrate the season in style at our annual AveyFest Awards. With clear skies and warm weather expected, it’s the perfect time to gather with the Green Army for a day of football, fun, food and live music.
What’s On:
Live Music from 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Goal Mouth Activities from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ronnie the Ram Penalty Shootout from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
5-a-Side Matches (Parents & Fans) from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (£5 per player)
Half-Pitch Free Play (3v3 pitches) from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Season Presentations from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We’re calling on coaches, mums, dads, grandparents, and fans of all ages – come and get involved. Whether you’re playing, watching, or just enjoying the day, there’s something for everyone.
The Clubhouse, Green-Army Café and Tuck Shop will be open, serving food and drinks throughout the day.
Bradford (Park Avenue)’s youngsters concluded a fantastic NFYL Division 1 campaign on Tuesday afternoon, sitting proudly at the top of the table. However, a few dropped points from teams around them have left the title race wide open.
In what was a thrilling and tightly contested encounter, both sides hit the net four times, with Avenue having to dig deep to salvage a well-earned point.
It was the visitors who opened the scoring early at a sun-soaked Horsfall Community Stadium. A well-worked Leeds United move was initially denied by Olly Farrar, but the young Whites reacted quickest to the rebound and tapped home to make it 1–0.
A flurry of Avenue chances soon followed. A foul on Oliver Madunicky just outside the penalty area resulted in a free-kick, despite strong protests from the Leeds defence. Josh Owen stepped up confidently and curled a low shot into the bottom-left corner – a finish matched by a lively celebration, complete with gun fingers.
As the first half wore on, BPA began to dominate. Madunicky was again brought down in the box, but the referee remained unmoved amid strong penalty appeals. He then forced a save from distance with a well-struck effort, but the goalkeeper gathered with ease.
Just before the drinks break, a long ball from Leeds caught the Avenue defence out and was clinically finished to restore the visitors’ lead heading into half-time.
Half-Time: Bradford (Park Avenue) 1–2 Leeds United
The second half began much like the first – with Leeds adding a third. A low-driven cross somehow made its way into the net, and Avenue found themselves two goals down and with work to do.
But the response was immediate and full of character.
First, a long throw into the Leeds box caused chaos, and Dylan Wellock headed home from close range to make it 3–2. Moments later, Jayden Bedeau nodded in from a swift restart, levelling the game at 3–3 and sparking wild celebrations from the Avenue players.
BPA were firmly on the front foot and pushing for a winner. Their pressure was rewarded when a foul on Josh Owen resulted in a penalty. Bedeau stepped up and calmly slotted his second of the game into the bottom-left corner, giving Avenue the lead for the first time at 4–3.
But there was one final twist. Leeds took a short corner, and their No.7 produced an unorthodox finish that somehow beat the defence, levelling the match once more.
As the final whistle blew, Park Avenue’s players were left with mixed emotions – pride in their fightback, but disappointment that the win slipped away. With just a two-point lead at the top and other sides holding games in hand, the title race is set for a dramatic finale.
Full-Time: Bradford (Park Avenue) 4–4 Leeds United (NFYL Division 1)
Get ready for an unforgettable football festival at Horsfall Community Stadium! Avey-Fest 2025 promises competitive matches, great food, a family-friendly atmosphere, and lots of memories. Join the #GreenArmy this summer! 💚⚽
📅 Tournament Dates & Formats
👉 Saturday 31st May
AM:
U13 6v6 – FULL – Waiting List
U14 6v6 (Divisions 7–12) – 1 space left
PM:
U11/12 Girls 7v7 – FULL – Waiting List
U13/14 Girls 6v6 – 1 space left
👉 Sunday 1st June
AM:
U15 9v9 – 6 spaces left
PM (Academy Only):
U8 Academy 5v5 – FULL – Waiting List
U9 Academy 7v7 – FULL – Waiting List
U10 Academy 7v7 – FULL – Waiting List
U11 Academy 7v7 – 1 space left
👉 Saturday 7th June
AM:
U7 5v5 – FULL – Waiting List
U8 5v5 – FULL – Waiting List
PM:
U9 7v7 – FULL – Waiting List
U10 7v7 (Divisions 1–6) – 1 space left
👉 Sunday 8th June
AM:
U11 7v7 (Divisions 7–12) – 1 space left
U12 6v6 (Divisions 7–12) – 1 space left
PM:
U10 Girls 7v7 – FULL – Waiting List
EXTRA U8 Mixed 5v5 – 5 spaces left
EXTRA U9 Mixed 7v7 – FULL – Waiting List
EXTRA U10 Mixed 7v7 (Divisions 7–12) – 1 space left
💰 Entry Fee: £40 per team
🎉 Festival Highlights
✅ Competitive football across all age groups ✅ Family-friendly, festival atmosphere ✅ Trophies for winners & medals for runners-up 🏆🥇 ✅ Delicious food, drinks & ice cream stalls 🍔🥤🍦 ✅ On-site toilet facilities 🚻 ✅ Licensed Clubhouse bar 🍻
⚡ Hurry – spaces are extremely limited! Join us for a fantastic weekend of football at Horsfall – let’s make Avey-Fest 2025 the biggest and best yet! 💚⚽
Are you a BTEC Year 2 student looking for the next step in your sports education? Do you want to combine your studies with full-time training and real footballing opportunities? Bradford (Park Avenue) is offering a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sport, designed for ambitious students who want to develop their skills, gain real-world experience, and open doors to careers in coaching, sports science, management, and more!
Why Choose an HND in Sport?
✔ Earn a nationally recognized Level 5 qualification – A stepping stone to university or straight into the sports industry. ✔ Train full-time while you study – Develop your physical and tactical game alongside academic learning. ✔ Play for Bradford (Park Avenue) Reserves – Represent a historic club and compete at a high level. ✔ Opportunities to train and even play with the First Team – Showcase your ability and progress towards senior football. ✔ Learn from experienced coaches and industry professionals – Get expert guidance to help shape your career. ✔ Enhance your career prospects – Whether in coaching, performance analysis, sports science, or beyond.
Limited Spaces Available – Register Your Interest Today!
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine education with elite-level football training. Whether you aspire to play professionally or build a career in the sports industry, this programme offers the perfect platform for your development.
Sat 31st May AM- u13 6v6 and u14 6v6 Sat 31st May PM- u11 girls 7v7, u12 girls 7v7, u13 girls 6v6 and u14 girls 6v6 Sun 1st June AM- u15 9v9 Sun 1st June PM- ACADEMY ONLY: u8 5v5, u9 7v7, u10 7v7 and u11 7v7
Sat 7th June AM- u7 5v5 and u8 5v5 Sat 7th June PM- u9 7v7 and u10 7v7 Sun 8th June AM- u11 7v7 and u12 6v6 Sun 8th June PM- u7 girls 5v5, u8 girls 5v5, u9 girls 7v7 and u10 girls 7v7
📍 Location Horsfall Stadium, Bradford. BD6 2NG. 💷 Entry Fee £40 per team, £2 adults/£1 children spectators.
🚗 Parking Limited parking is available in our car park located behind the stadium, at £2 per car, subject to availability. Free on street parking is available around the stadium.
We invite all football teams from the above age groups, to join us for an exciting 2 weekends of football and fun. This is a great opportunity for all young players to showcase their skills and teamwork, within our community stadium. 💪⚽
Our teams and guests can expect: -Competitive football matches 🤍💚 -A family friendly atmosphere 💚 -Trophies for winning teams and medals for winners and runners Up🏆🥇 -Refreshments and snacks available 🍔🥤 -On site toilet facilities -Licensed Clubhouse Bar -Ice Cream and More.
Parents, friends and family are all welcome to come and support the children on the day.
🐶🚫 No dogs within the stadium. 🚭 🚬 No smoking within the stadium.
Places will be allocated on a 1st come 1st serve basis. We will only accept two entries per club per age group initially.
For more details, please email tournaments@bpafc.com
Please use the below link to register your place at our Summer Avey Fest and we will be in touch with payment information and further details.
We are on the lookout for a talented centre-back to join our U15s Whites squad! If you are a dedicated player, eager to develop your skills and be part of a supportive team environment, we want to hear from you!
💥 What we offer: ✅ Quality coaching and development ✅ Competitive matches ✅ Fantastic team spirit
📲 Get in touch today! Call or message us on +44 7970 482467 to express your interest and arrange a trial.
Bradford (Park Avenue) is proud to announce the appointment of Mathew Everett as the new Community Director for the Bradford (Park Avenue) Sports Foundation, formerly known as the Horsfall Community Trust. The Foundation has been renamed to better align with the club’s long-term vision of using the power of sport to create a lasting impact in the community.
Mathew joins the club with extensive experience in community sports leadership, including close to seven years with The Leeds United Foundation as Primary Education & School Partnership Lead. During his time there, he played a pivotal role in building educational programs, developing school partnerships, and using football as a tool to inspire positive outcomes for young people across the region.
In his first interview as Community Director, Mathew expressed his passion for community initiatives and his excitement for the role:
“I’ve been involved with football in a voluntary capacity under community trusts prior to coming to Bradford (Park Avenue). I have a real passion for supporting community initiatives and working to provide positive outcomes using the power of sport and football.
“What really drew me here was getting to know the passionate members of staff involved at the club, who shared their vision for the community work at BPA. It’s inspiring to be part of a team driven to make a difference.”
Mathew highlighted his immediate priorities, which includes supporting the excellent work already underway with existing programs while seeking new opportunities to expand the Foundation’s reach:
“My first focus will be to embrace and support the great work already being delivered. I want to work alongside staff, stakeholders, and most importantly, the beneficiaries, to share the impact of our projects and explore new avenues to better serve the local community. That means listening to people, understanding local challenges, and tailoring our projects to meet those needs.”
Mathew also shared his excitement about Bradford being named the UK City of Culture for 2025 and how the Foundation can play a role in the celebrations:
“With Bradford being named City of Culture 2025, it’s such a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special. Football can be a powerful tool to bring people together, and we want to make sure Bradford (Park Avenue) is right at the heart of that celebration. By using our platform, we can support cultural initiatives, inspire positive change, and showcase everything that makes this city great.”
As part of this exciting new chapter, Bradford (Park Avenue) will also be revealing a brand-new logo for the Bradford (Park Avenue) Sports Foundation in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to our social media channels for the latest updates and news on this launch and how you can get involved with the Foundation’s community projects.
Are you ready to take the next step in your football journey? Join us for our Football Education Programme Trials and showcase your skills!
Date: Monday, 17th February
Meet Time: 10:30 AM
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Horsfall Community Stadium
This is your chance to join our exciting programme, combining football development with education to help you achieve your goals both on and off the pitch.
Sign up here: 
For any questions, contact our course tutor at John.Sanderson@bpafc.com
