Bradford (Park Avenue) are pleased to announce the signing of Charlie Winfield, a talented and tenacious defender who arrives at the Horsfall Community Stadium ahead of the new campaign.

The 22-year-old brings with him a strong pedigree and valuable experience across several levels of the game. Charlie began his football journey with Barnsley FC, joining their academy at the age of 10 and progressing through the youth ranks to become a first-year scholar at 16. He later featured for both the U21 and U23 sides, showcasing his defensive capabilities and composure on the ball.

In 2021, Winfield took his first steps into senior football with a loan move abroad to Danish second-division outfit Esbjerg fB. He made 16 appearances, scoring two goals and providing three assists, before an ACL injury in December of that year unfortunately cut his loan short and sidelined him for a year.

Following his recovery, Charlie joined Alfreton Town on loan in February 2023 to regain match sharpness, and later that year made his first-team debut for Barnsley in a Carabao Cup clash against Tranmere Rovers, where he marked the occasion with an assist in a 2-2 draw at Oakwell.

After departing Barnsley at the end of the 2023/24 season, he gained further experience with a short spell at Darlington, before signing for Worksop Town. He would then spend a highly productive loan spell at Bridlington Town, where he became a key figure in their defence, making 32 appearances and scoring twice.

A composed and athletic left-sided defender, Charlie now makes the move to Bradford (Park Avenue) as the club looks to strengthen ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

First Team Manager Craig Elliott had this to say on the signing:

“Charlie is a fast, attack-minded player who can operate anywhere down the left side. During his loan spell at Bridlington last season, I thought he was one of the best left-backs in the league.

“He was a player in high demand, so I’m absolutely delighted we’ve managed to bring him to Bradford (Park Avenue). He’s still at a very young age, and I can only see him continuing to improve.

“I’m really looking forward to working with him this season.”

We’d like to welcome Charlie to the Horsfall and look forward to seeing him in Avenue colours as part of the Green Army!

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🎫 Collect in person Wednesday to Friday, 1PM – 9PM this week from Horsfall Stadium, or pay by cash/card at the ground.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to announce that ADW Holdings will sponsor Luke Parkin for the 2025/26 season, following his recent signing with the club.

In addition to backing our new forward, ADW Holdings have also continued their valued support of the club with sponsorship of the back of our bus stop stand and pitchside advertising boards at the Horsfall Community Stadium.

ADW Holdings are a trusted and professional ‘owner landlord’, specialising in the rental of commercial premises and residential social housing properties. As property owners, they take an active role in the maintenance and care of their properties, offering tenants a complete range of responsive and supportive landlord services.

We are proud to have the continued backing of a local company with strong community values and a proactive approach to their work. Their support plays a crucial role in helping the club thrive both on and off the pitch.

🔗 Find out more about ADW Holdings: www.adwholdings.co.uk
📞 Enquiries: 01274 670 383
📧 Email: info@adwholdings.co.uk

Thank you to ADW Holdings for their continued commitment to the Avenue!

Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to announce the signing of striker Luke Parkin ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The 29-year-old attacker brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the Avenue ranks, having enjoyed a well-travelled and successful non-league career. Parkin began his footballing journey with Leeds United, joining the academy at the age of six and progressing through the ranks to feature for their U21s side.

After leaving Leeds, he had a short spell with Guiseley before a notable four-year stint with Farsley Celtic, where he became a key figure in their forward line. In 2023, he moved on to Silsden, then had a brief spell with Rylands, before joining Emley AFC for the 2024/25 season.

At Emley, Parkin impressed with both his consistency and attacking threat, making 44 appearances and netting 12 goals across all competitions.

Now, he arrives at the Horsfall Community Stadium, signing a deal that will keep him with Bradford (Park Avenue) through the 2025/26 season.

Manager Craig Elliott was pleased to secure Parkin’s signature, saying:

“Luke is a very clever technical player who will bring assists and goals to our team. I thought last season he was superb for a strong Emley team. He has good experience at higher level and I am really happy he wanted to come to BPA.”

Welcome to the Avenue, Luke Parkin!

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🎫 Collect in person Tuesday to Friday, 1PM – 9PM this week from Horsfall Stadium, or pay by cash/card at the ground.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to confirm another fixture in our 2025/26 pre-season schedule — an away trip to take on Tadcaster Albion.

📅 Date: Thursday 10th July 2025
🕢 Kick-off: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Ings Lane, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AY

This fixture is our fourth confirmed pre-season friendly, and will be the second in our summer schedule as Craig Elliott’s side continues preparations for the new Northern Premier League East Division campaign. Three more are yet to be announced, so stay tuned Green Army!

✅ Confirmed Pre-Season Friendlies So Far:

1️⃣ FC Halifax Town (H)
📅 Saturday 5th July 2025
🕛 12:00 PM KO
📍 Horsfall Community Stadium

2️⃣ Tadcaster Albion (A)
📅 Thursday 10th July 2025
🕢 7:30 PM KO
📍 Ings Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 9AY

3️⃣ Eccleshill United (A)
📅 Monday 14th July 2025
🕢 7:30 PM KO
📍 Servo Group Stadium, Kingsway, Wrose, Bradford, BD2 1PN

4️⃣ Folkestone Invicta (H)
📅 Saturday 19th July 2025
🕐 1:00 PM KO
📍 Horsfall Community Stadium

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🎫 Collect in person Tuesday to Friday, 1PM – 9PM this week from Horsfall Stadium, or pay by cash/card at the ground.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to announce the signing of experienced forward Marcus Carver, who joins the club on a deal running until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Carver brings a wealth of experience to Horsfall Community Stadium, having played in the EFL and National League system. With over 300 senior appearances to his name and a proven track record at clubs including Accrington Stanley, Chorley, Southport, and Scunthorpe United, Marcus adds power, physicality, and a natural eye for goal to the Avenue front line.

The 31-year-old forward is no stranger to success in the North, boasting multiple double-figure goal-scoring seasons and a reputation for relentless pressing, leadership, and presence in the box. Carver most recently impressed at Southport, where he enjoyed two productive loan spells before signing permanently. He later had a loan spell at Ashton United, until the end of the 2024/25 season.

Manager Craig Elliott on the Signing

“We’re absolutely delighted to sign a player of Marcus’ reputation. He’s a proven number nine who not only scores goals but also puts in a tremendous amount of work for the team.

I’ve come up against him many times in the National League North and know just how difficult he is to play against. To be able to bring him to Bradford (Park Avenue) is a massive coup for the club.

As you can imagine, there was a lot of interest in him, and I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make this deal happen. Marcus is fully invested in what we’re building here, and I’m really looking forward to working with him.”

This signing would not have been possible without the generous backing of the Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund. Their continued support has played a vital role in helping us bring Marcus to the club.

If you’d like to contribute and help us strengthen the squad further, please consider making a donation today.

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Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for backing the Avenue.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to confirm another fixture in our 2025/26 pre-season schedule — a local away trip to take on Eccleshill United.

📅 Date: Monday 14th July 2025
🕢 Kick-off: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Servo Group Stadium, Kingsway, Wrose, Bradford, BD2 1PN

This friendly is our third confirmed pre-season fixture, with three more still to be announced — stay tuned to our official channels for further updates in the coming weeks.

The short journey across the city to face Eccleshill United promises to be a valuable test for Craig Elliott’s squad, as preparations continue for the new Northern Premier League East Division season.

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2025/26 Season Tickets are available to purchase online now at
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🎫 Collect in person Monday to Friday, 1PM – 9PM this week from Horsfall Stadium, or pay by cash/card at the ground.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are pleased to announce the first confirmed fixture of our 2025/26 pre-season schedule to be revealed to supporters — a home clash with Folkestone Invicta on Saturday 19th July, kicking off at 1:00pm at the Horsfall Community Stadium.

The Isthmian League Premier Division side make the long journey to West Yorkshire for what promises to be a strong and competitive test as Avenue continue their preparations for the upcoming campaign.

📅 Saturday 19th July
🕐 1:00 PM Kick-Off
🏟️ Horsfall Community Stadium
🎫 Ticket details to follow

👀 This is the first of our pre-season fixtures to be announced — and there’s more to come, with another game set to be revealed later tonight.

Join us at the Horsfall this summer as we gear up for the 2025/26 season!

The FA have today confirmed the club allocations for the 2025/26 Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division.

Blyth Spartans and Matlock Town drop down from the Premier Division.
Brighouse Town are reprieved following the withdrawal of Farsley Celtic, having the best record of the step 4 relegated sides.
Five new clubs arrive from Step 5:

• Lincoln United
• Blyth Town
• Hallam
• Redcar Athletic
• Silsden

Here’s how the division lines up for the 2025/26 campaign:

Ashington, Bishop Auckland, Blyth Spartans, Blyth Town, Bradford (Park Avenue), Bridlington Town, Brighouse Town, Consett, Dunston, Emley, Garforth Town, Grimsby Borough, Hallam, Heaton Stannington, Lincoln United, Matlock Town, Newton Aycliffe, North Ferriby, Ossett United, Pontefract Collieries, Redcar Athletic, Silsden.

Bring on 2025/26 💚

Bradford (Park Avenue) are pleased to confirm that central defender Josh Ashman has returned to the Horsfall ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The 21-year-old made a strong impression during the 2024/25 campaign, racking up 35 appearances and contributing three goals in green and white. He formed an effective partnership at the back, working well alongside the likes of Mark Beevers, and now returns for another season under Craig Elliott.

Ashman is no stranger to the Northern Premier League, having spent the 2023/24 season at Guiseley AFC following his release from Sheffield Wednesday, where he captained the Under-21 side. A brief spell with Matlock Town followed in mid-2024, before he re-signed with Avenue in time for pre-season preparations.

Josh began his footballing journey with Sheffield Rangers before progressing through the Qualitas private academy and Sheffield Schoolboys, where he was spotted by Wednesday. Joining the Owls at 14, he developed through the ranks, signed a professional contract, and captained their Under-21 squad prior to moving into senior football.

Craig Elliott:

“Josh is a player who has faced challenges but has shown resilience and determination. His background at Sheffield Wednesday and experience in the Northern Premier League will be invaluable to us. We’re excited to have him back onboard.”

We look forward to seeing Josh in action once again throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC are delighted to confirm the signing of experienced defender Danny Ellis, who joins the club as Player/Assistant Manager on a deal running until the end of the 2025/26 season.

A commanding centre-back and respected figure in non-league football, Danny brings with him a wealth of experience from a career that spans over 700 senior appearances and nearly two decades in the game.

A Bradford lad through and through, Danny began his footballing journey at Bradford City, where he spent eight years in the youth system before signing professional terms in 2005. After his release at 19, he joined Guiseley AFC, where he went on to make an incredible 473 appearances across a ten-year spell, helping the Lions win promotion from the Evo-Stik Premier Division to the National League North in 2010, and then into the National League in 2015.

In 2016, he made the move to Harrogate Town, spending two seasons with the Sulphurites before departing when the club transitioned to full-time status. He then joined Farsley Celtic in 2017 and continued his promotion-winning pedigree by playing a vital role in their Evo-Stik League title triumph in 2019. He was later appointed Assistant Manager at Farsley, holding the role for 18 months.

After leaving Farsley, Danny signed for Darlington, making his debut in a 3–0 win over AFC Telford United. Most recently, he featured for Liversedge, where he spent the past six months continuing to influence games at the back with his trademark composure and leadership.

Danny now takes up a dual role at Bradford (Park Avenue), adding strength to the defensive ranks while also stepping into a key leadership position alongside Head Coach Craig Elliott.

Elliott said:

“I have tried to sign Danny for a number of years. I’m delighted it’s finally the right time for both of us to make it happen. It seemed a perfect fit to bring him in, especially as a local Bradford lad and a well-respected character in non-league football.

“He will give us experience as a player when needed, and as an excellent coach will be a big asset to the club. We will be working hard together to create a strong team for next season.”

Danny Ellis also had this to say on his signing:

“I’m obviously delighted to be able to come and both play and work for Bradford (Park Avenue). It’s a club I know well, being from Bradford, and one I’ve been very close to joining in the past.

Craig Elliott has done a great job in management — the success he’s had speaks for itself — so for me, this move was a no-brainer. We’ve had a lot of good conversations, and it’s clear we both share the same goals for this season.

I’m really looking forward to getting started and contributing to what we want to achieve.”

Danny’s leadership qualities, wealth of experience, and deep understanding of the game make him an exciting addition as we continue building toward a competitive 2025/26 campaign.

Welcome to the Avenue, Danny!