Bradford (Park Avenue) make the trip to the Yorkshire Coast this weekend to take on Redcar Athletic at Green Lane in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Craig Elliott’s side come into the fixture on the back of a determined 1–0 victory over Garforth Town last Saturday, where Louie Chorlton’s thunderbolt proved the difference. Avenue showed real character to control the second half and protect their lead late on, earning a valuable three points that lifted them up to third place in the table.

The Green Army now face their toughest test yet against a Redcar side who have set the pace at the top of the division. The Seasiders, based in the Redcar and Cleveland area, have enjoyed a flying start to the campaign — winning 13 of their opening 16 games and scoring an astonishing 62 goals, the league’s highest tally by far. Their emphatic 6–0 win at Ossett United last weekend underlined their attacking power.

Avenue, unbeaten in six across all competitions, will be looking to continue their momentum and make a statement against the league leaders as they push to close the gap at the summit.

📍 Venue: Green Lane, Redcar, TS10 3RW
🗓️ Date: Saturday 8 November 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm

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Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm that our Northern Premier League East Division home fixture against Consett AFC has been rearranged for Tuesday 25th November (7:45pm) at the Horsfall Community Stadium.

The fixture was originally scheduled for Saturday 15th November but has been moved due to our continued progression in the Isuzu FA Trophy, where we will now face Radcliffe FC away in the Second Round on that date.

We can also confirm our draw for the West Riding County Cup Second Round, with Avenue set to travel to Selby Town on Tuesday 2nd December (7:45pm).

Both fixtures promise to be exciting occasions as Craig Elliott’s side look to continue their positive form across league and cup competitions.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to announce the signing of striker Adam Haw from Cleethorpes Town for an undisclosed fee, further strengthening Craig Elliott’s squad as the season continues.

The club would like to extend its thanks to the Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund for their invaluable support in helping get the deal over the line.

Haw, 23, began his career at Guiseley AFC, before spells with Mickleover, Atherton Collieries, and Pontefract Collieries, where he caught attention for his sharp finishing and relentless work rate. He joined Cleethorpes in the summer of 2024 and quickly became a key figure in their promotion-winning side, scoring 20 goals in 49 appearances during the 2024/25 campaign, followed by four goals in 14 matches so far this season.

Now linking up with Craig Elliott’s side, Haw will be looking to continue his strong form in front of goal in the Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division and is available immediately for selection in Saturday’s fixture against Garforth Town.

Speaking after completing his move, Adam Haw said:

“I’m delighted to sign for the club and thanks to Craig for wanting me in the group. I know a few of the players and I’m looking forward to getting started.”

First Team Manager Craig Elliott added:

“I am absolutely delighted to get this deal over the line. He is someone I’ve been chasing for a while.

Adam first came to my attention a few years ago, scoring goals and helping Pontefract Colls reach the play-offs. Since then, he’s gone on to improve his game at Cleethorpes, continuing to score goals and helping them to promotion last season.

His work rate is fantastic for the team and he’s still young enough to only get better. He lives fairly local, knows most of the lads, and has worked with my assistant Danny — so it ticked all the boxes for the type of player we wanted to bring into this team.”

Welcome to the Horsfall, Adam

Saturday 18 October 2025 | Horsfall Community Stadium | Attendance: 360

Bradford (Park Avenue) were held to a goalless draw at the Horsfall Community Stadium as both sides battled for control in a competitive Northern Premier League East encounter.

Craig Elliott’s side started strongly and created the better chances in the first half. Marcus Carver’s early free kick was pushed away by Heaton goalkeeper Alfie Gordon, with Kareem Hassan-Smith firing the rebound into the side netting. Carver later struck a volley straight into the keeper’s gloves, before Joe Ackroyd’s low effort was blocked by a defender inside the box.

Mark Beevers, returning from injury to captain the side, went close with a half-volley that drifted just wide of the post, while Ackroyd again tested the goalkeeper shortly before the break as Avenue pushed for an opener.

The second half saw few clear chances as Heaton Stannington defended deep and slowed the tempo. Carver’s header midway through the half was well saved, and Louie Chorlton had a half-chance after stretching to meet a loose ball, though his effort was comfortably gathered. Late on, substitute Luke Parkin’s half-volley deflected wide for a corner as Avenue continued to press, but the breakthrough never came.

The draw extends Avenue’s unbeaten run to five matches in all competitions, though the result sees them remain third in the Northern Premier League East table on 28 points — one behind Matlock Town and two off new leaders Redcar Athletic.

After the match, manager Craig Elliott said the team “played really well first half” but admitted frustration with the second, adding that “we’re still in a strong position and will keep improving.”
🎥 Watch the full interview here: Craig Elliott Post-Match

Captain Mark Beevers, making his return from injury, described the result as “feeling a bit like a defeat,” but was pleased with another clean sheet on his comeback.
🎥 Watch the full interview here: Mark Beevers Post-Match

Avenue now turn their attention to Tuesday night, when they host Pontefract Collieries in the West Riding County Cup (7:45pm KO), before welcoming Morpeth Town to the Horsfall in the Isuzu FA Trophy First Round Proper next Saturday.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are back at the Horsfall Community Stadium this Saturday, 18th October, as they take on Heaton Stannington in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Kick-off is at 3pm, and supporters can take advantage of a special discounted ticket offer available exclusively on Fanbase — the perfect chance to come down and back Craig Elliott’s men in league action.

🎟 Special Offer (Fanbase Only):

• Adults: £8
• Concessions: £5
• Youth (12–17): £3
• Juniors (Under 12s): £1

🍽 Hospitality: £15 per person

Tickets are available now via Fanbase:
👉 https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=15600

Come and enjoy an afternoon of football at Horsfall — a great atmosphere, great value, and your chance to get behind the lads as we look to keep pushing on in the league campaign.

Bradford (Park Avenue) supporters can now book their place on the club’s official minibus for this Saturday’s away fixture against Blyth Town.

The Green Army will be heading north to back Craig Elliott’s side as they look to bounce back following last weekend’s narrow defeat to North Ferriby.

The minibus will depart from the Horsfall Community Stadium at 10:45am, with a second pick-up at Cedar Court at 11:00am.

Seats are priced at £10 per person, and places are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To reserve your seat, please email Thomas.McStravick@bpafc.com.

Get behind the lads and be part of the Avenue support on the road this weekend!

Tuesday 7th October 2025 | 7:45pm KO | Horsfall Community Stadium

Bradford (Park Avenue) return to Northern Premier League East action tonight as they welcome North Ferriby to the Horsfall Community Stadium for what promises to be another thrilling midweek encounter under the lights.

Craig Elliott’s side remain unbeaten in their opening 11 league matches, and their incredible form has seen them top the table with 12 unbeaten games in all competitions — a run that includes three FA Trophy victories. Avenue’s only defeat this season came back in August, in the FA Cup against Avro.

The Green Army head into tonight’s match following a 2–1 win over Heaton Stannington in the FA Trophy on Friday night, where goals from Jak McCourt and Tom Corner sealed Avenue’s place in the next round. Confidence remains high as Elliott’s side look to extend their unbeaten streak and continue their push at the summit of the table.

Visitors North Ferriby have also been enjoying a strong run of form, currently unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions. Their last defeat came away at Bridlington Town on 25th August, and since then they’ve built momentum with key results including a 3–0 win over Silsden and a 2–0 victory against Garforth Town, followed by a goalless draw at Blyth Town on Saturday.

Both sides are known for their defensive discipline, with only 6 goals conceded between them, and with Ferriby’s resurgence and Avenue’s unbeaten streak, tonight’s clash has all the makings of a closely contested fixture.

Looking ahead to the match, Craig Elliott said:

“ North Ferriby will be a team that’s right up there. They’re very well organised, with a good manager, so I’m expecting a tough game. We’re on a good run, we’ve got some minutes into lads who haven’t played recently (On Friday), and we’ll prepare properly and look forward to it.”

Kick-off is at 7:45pm — join us at the Horsfall and back the lads as they look to make it 13 unbeaten!

🎟️ Tickets:
£10 Adults/Concessions
£5 Students, Blue Light, Forces
£3 Youth (12–17)
£1 Juniors (U12s)
👉 Buy online now

We’ll host Pontefract Collieries in the West Riding County Cup on Tuesday 21st October, with kick-off at 7:45pm.

More details, including ticket information, will be announced soon — make sure you’re there to support the lads under the lights!

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Bradford (Park Avenue) have been drawn at home in the Isuzu FA Trophy First Round Proper, where we will face either Runcorn Linnets or Morpeth Town.

The tie will take place at the Horsfall Community Stadium on Saturday 25th October, 3:00pm kick-off.

We will find out our opponents following the conclusion of Runcorn Linnets’ Third Qualifying Round tie against Morpeth Town, which takes place on Tuesday 7th October, 7:45pm at the Apec Taxis Stadium.

Runcorn advanced to this stage in emphatic fashion, beating Bury 7–0 on Saturday in the Second Qualifying Round.

Following this draw, we can also confirm that our scheduled Northern Premier League East Division fixture away at Newton Aycliffe has been postponed, with a new date to be announced in due course.

Craig Elliott’s side will now prepare for Tuesday night’s league fixture against North Ferriby, as attention begins to build for another exciting FA Trophy clash under the lights at Horsfall later this month.

Tickets for Tuesday’s league clash vs North Ferriby are available now – https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures/Index?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=361