Bradford (Park Avenue) are back on the road this Saturday with a big three points on the line as they travel to face Grimsby Borough in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Avenue head into the weekend sitting 6th in the table on 66 points, four points off the play-off places with three games remaining, knowing every result now carries huge significance in the run-in.

Grimsby Borough sit 14th on 46 points, and will be looking to finish their season strongly on home turf.

The Green Army go into the game in confident mood after Easter Monday’s emphatic 8-0 win over Brighouse Town at Horsfall, one of the club’s biggest results in recent years. That victory responded in perfect fashion to the narrow defeat at Dunston and kept Avenue firmly in the hunt at the top end of the division.

Recent form suggests Saturday’s contest could be a tight one. Avenue have taken seven points from their last six matches, while Grimsby Borough have picked up eight in the same period. Borough were held to a 1-1 draw at North Ferriby on Monday, having beaten Newton Aycliffe 1-0 in their previous home outing.

There is also little room for complacency despite the gap in league position. Grimsby have shown they can be competitive, while Avenue know they must back up Monday’s brilliant display with another strong performance away from home.

With the play-off chase intensifying and time running out in the season, Avenue will be aiming to deliver another statement performance and take maximum points back to Horsfall.

Match details:
Grimsby Borough vs Bradford (Park Avenue)
Saturday 11th April 2026
3:00pm kick-off
Bradley Road, Grimsby, DN37 0AG

Supporter travel:
Development Fund coach leaves Horsfall at 10:30am and Cedar Court at 10:40am.
£15 adults, £10 accompanied juniors.
Final few places remaining, to book, contact Dave Rawling on 07748 340041.

Bradford (Park Avenue) return to Horsfall Community Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday looking to bounce back quickly and strengthen their play-off push.

Avenue go into the game sixth in the table on 63 points, while Brighouse Town sit 22nd on 31 points. The visitors have taken 3 points from their last six matches, while Avenue have picked up 7 from their last six and will be aiming to make home advantage count.

Horsfall has been a strong base for Avenue this season, with 10 wins, 6 draws and just 3 defeats from 19 home league matches. Brighouse’s away record stands at 4 wins, 2 draws and 13 losses from 19 games on the road, giving Avenue plenty of reason to be confident heading into Monday’s clash.

Monday’s fixture is proudly sponsored by Integra Insurance Solutions, valued supporters of Bradford (Park Avenue) through their backing of the club’s junior and academy setup.

There is plenty going on around the ground ahead of kick-off, with an Easter Egg Hunt from 2pm, live music and £2.50 pints from 1pm until 2pm, plus a half-time crossbar challenge. Supporters can also enjoy Taplins food, slush puppies, treat stalls and face painting.

Kick-off is at 3pm on Monday 6 April at Horsfall Community Stadium. Please note that under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.

🎟️ Tickets: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=16287

Bradford (Park Avenue) and the BPA Sports Foundation are proud to be reaching new heights through an exciting partnership with Leeds Bradford Airport.

Supporters will already have noticed Leeds Bradford Airport’s growing presence around the Horsfall Community Stadium in recent weeks, with matchday advertising boards and digital promotion across the club’s channels helping to introduce the partnership. Now, that relationship has gone a step further, with Bradford (Park Avenue) and the Foundation showcased at the airport itself.

Positioned prominently at Leeds Bradford Airport, the new billboard places Bradford (Park Avenue) and the BPA Sports Foundation in front of more than four million passengers who travel through the airport each year. Featuring the club’s Year of Belonging 2026 message alongside an invitation to get involved with the Foundation, the display underlines a shared commitment to community, opportunity and inclusion across the Bradford district.

The partnership reflects a strong connection between two organisations rooted in the region, both with ambitions to expand their reach and deepen their impact. For the BPA Sports Foundation, it offers a valuable platform to promote its work across education, participation and community programmes. For the football club, it marks another positive step in building visibility and attracting new supporters from across Yorkshire and beyond.

With the partnership continuing to grow on and off the pitch, there is real excitement about what can be achieved together. From increased exposure to future joint initiatives, Bradford (Park Avenue) and the BPA Sports Foundation look forward to a journey that is only just beginning.

Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm that Josh Ashman has been recalled from his loan spell with Mickleover.

The defender saw his loan with the Northern Premier League Midlands Division side extended in early March, before now returning to Horsfall ahead of the final stages of the season.

During his time with Mickleover, Ashman made 11 appearances, along with a further 3 appearances from the bench, gaining valuable first-team experience and consistent minutes at Step 4 level.

His spell away has played an important role in his continued development, and he now returns to rejoin the Avenue squad for the run-in.

Everyone at Bradford (Park Avenue) looks forward to welcoming Josh back for our six remaining home matches, as we look to push back into the playoffs.

Bradford (Park Avenue) return to Horsfall this Saturday for Non-League Day 2026, hosting Hallam in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Avenue head into the game sitting 6th in the table with 60 points from 36 matches, firmly in the mix at the top end of the division. However, recent form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw and three defeats in the last six. Last weekend’s 1-1 draw against league leaders Redcar Athletic did show the level this side can reach, and they will be looking to carry that performance into Saturday.

Hallam, meanwhile, arrive in 11th place on 47 points. Their recent run has been slightly stronger, picking up three wins, two draws and just one defeat from their last six outings. That includes an impressive away win at Bishop Auckland last time out, suggesting they will come to Horsfall with confidence.

Despite the gap in the table, Hallam’s recent form indicates this will be far from straightforward. Avenue will need to be at their best to turn control into points as the season enters its final stretch.

Off the pitch, it promises to be a big day at Horsfall as part of Non-League Day.

Supporters can enjoy live music from 1pm, alongside £2.50 pints available pre-match between 1pm and 3pm. There will also be pre-match games on the pitch and a half-time crossbar challenge to keep the atmosphere going throughout the afternoon.

In case you missed them last weekend, our food offerings have also been refreshed, with Taplin’s burgers and BPA hot dogs available from the Green Army Cafe.

There’s added incentive for Premier League and EFL season ticket holders, who can attend for just £5.

With a strong crowd expected and important points on the line, Horsfall is set for another big afternoon.

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A big thanks to our supporters, partners and behind the scenes team for a successful day on Saturday. A big crowd enjoyed the afternoon. We had a massive effort in local schools thanks to Mat Everett from our Foundation and on Friday evening at Bradford Bulls where we had a real strong representation from our team and a huge thanks to Jason from the Bulls for the opportunity. Well done to Mat and Tom Stevens for a great effort.

Well done to Craig and the team for their performance. Redcar have been the standout team all season. I thought we were the better team which was helped by the fantastic support from the crowd.

Saturday was the result of a lot of planning and effort over a six week period by many staff and volunteers. A real collective effort and a big thanks to club director Paul Armitage for subsidising the cheap pints, resulting in a lot of sore heads on Sunday morning. This week we are doing another big push to try and get as many people in as possible. Live music, £2.50 a pint, stalls and some pre match games from our talented junior section are some of the big attractions.

Ronnie the Ram will be making an appearance this week in Broadway, Darley Street Market and local schools to hand out some free tickets. Tag a school of your choice to nominate for some free tickets and a potential visit from Ronnie.

I hope to see many of you on Saturday as we continue our push for a play off place.

Up the Avenue!

Thomas McStravick

Our next home match at the Horsfall Community Stadium sees Bradford (Park Avenue) host Redcar, and there will be plenty happening both on and off the pitch as we encourage supporters to make their plans early and join us for a full afternoon at the ground, with gates opening at 1pm.

Supporters arriving early can enjoy live music from Sub Rosa, performing from 1:00pm through to around 3:00pm, helping to build the atmosphere ahead of kick-off.

There will also be a pre-match drink offer of £2.50 on any pint, giving fans even more reason to get down early and enjoy the build-up.

Alongside the football, supporters will be able to visit a number of local stalls around the ground, bringing a mix of food, activities and local businesses to the matchday experience.

These will include:

Bake My Day – Bake Stall

Diamond Melts & Aromas – Home Fragrance

Sarah Binns Creationz – Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Hair Braiding & Pocket Money Toys

The match will also see the launch of new matchday food, including the BPA Banger — a proper hot dog made with a proper sausage — alongside proper butchers burgers with all the trimmings, supplied by Taplins Butchers.

We would also like to thank our Match Sponsor, Dennison Group, for their support.

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With live music, new matchday food, local stalls and family activities around the ground, it promises to be a great afternoon at the Horsfall.

Make your plans now and join us for our next home game.

Tickets are available here:
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=16282

Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm that goalkeeper Maison Campbell will remain at the Horsfall Community Stadium until the end of the 2025/26 season, following the extension of his initial one-month loan from Scunthorpe United.

The 22-year-old has made a strong start during his first spell with the club, making four appearances and keeping three clean sheets since arriving in February as he worked to regain match sharpness.

Campbell originally joined the Avenue on a short-term loan after returning to full fitness following an injury sustained during a warm-up earlier in the season. The move provided the young goalkeeper with the opportunity to return to regular competitive football, and his performances during the opening month have now seen the loan extended through to the end of the campaign.

Prior to his move to Scunthorpe United, Campbell spent time with National League side York City after joining the Minstermen from Mansfield Town. His loan spell at York began in December 2023 and was later extended until the end of the season before being curtailed by a recall clause due to an injury within their goalkeeping department.

During the 2023/24 campaign, Campbell also made two appearances for Scunthorpe United, helping the Iron reach the final of the Lincolnshire Senior Cup with victories over Gainsborough Trinity and Cleethorpes Town.

Following Scunthorpe’s promotion-winning National League North season and the departure of Ross Fitzsimons, Campbell was handed the number one shirt ahead of the current National League campaign, underlining the club’s belief in the highly rated young goalkeeper.

The club would once again like to thank the Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund for their continued support throughout the season. Their backing helps the club respond when needed and support the squad across a long and demanding campaign.

We look forward to seeing Maison continue his positive start in Avenue colours over the remainder of the season.

Bradford (Park Avenue) make the short trip to the Bannister Prentice Stadium on Saturday afternoon to face Garforth Town in the Northern Premier League East Division, with the playoff race continuing to tighten.

Avenue go into the weekend sitting 6th in the table on 59 points from 33 games, knocked just outside the playoff positions after midweek wins for both Dunston and Pontefract Collieries. With the margins so fine at the top end of the division, Saturday’s trip to Garforth presents an important opportunity for Craig Elliott’s side to respond and push themselves back into the top five.

Last time out, Avenue produced an impressive 3–0 home win over Newton Aycliffe, following up the previous weekend’s 2–0 victory away at Consett. Those results mean Bradford (Park Avenue) have taken 13 points from their last six matches, scoring ten goals and conceding just twice during that run. The recent form has kept Avenue firmly in the playoff conversation heading into the final stretch of the campaign.

Hosts Garforth Town currently sit 7th in the table on 49 points from 34 matches, ten points behind Avenue but still capable of influencing the playoff race. The Miners have had mixed results recently, losing 1–0 away at Heaton Stannington last weekend before bouncing back in midweek with a 2–1 win over Consett.

Despite sitting just outside the playoff places, Garforth remain a dangerous side on their day and will be looking to close the gap to the teams above them with a strong finish to the season.

With both sides battling for momentum at a crucial stage of the campaign, Saturday’s clash promises to be an important encounter in the race for the playoffs. For Avenue, a positive result on the road would not only strengthen their position but could see them climb back into the top five depending on results elsewhere.

Kick-off at the Bannister Prentice Stadium is 3:00pm on Saturday 14 March 2026.

Supporters unable to make the trip can listen to full live commentary via Avenue On Air from approximately 2:50pm at
https://avenueonair.mixlr.com

Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm that Josh Ashman’s loan with Mickleover has been extended until the end of the 2025/26 season.

The defender returned to the Northern Premier League Midlands Division side in February after previously being recalled by Avenue in December. Since rejoining Mickleover, Ashman has continued to gain valuable first-team minutes at Step 4 while maintaining his development through regular competitive football.

The extension will see Ashman remain with Mickleover for the remainder of the campaign, providing him with the opportunity to continue playing consistently during the final stages of the season.

Josh remains an Avenue player and the club will continue to monitor his progress throughout the loan spell. Everyone at Bradford (Park Avenue) wishes him the best for the rest of the season with Mickleover.