We’re pleased to confirm we’ve been accepted into the following FA competitions for 2026-27: The First Team will enter The Emirates FA Cup in the Preliminary Round, following our league position in 2025-26. The provisional date for the fixture is Saturday 22 August (subject to change). We’ll keep you updated with the fixture release as […]
The players and coaching staff returned to pre-season training, amidst a heatwave, and were put through their paces by manager Craig Elliott. Check out interviews and 60 seconds of behind-the-scenes footage:
We’re pleased to confirm a pre-season friendly against local neighbours Thackley AFC on Monday 20 July, with kick-off at 7.30pm. Craig Elliott’s side make the short trip to the Meridian Stadium at Dennyfield to face Jamie Price’s Dennyboys outfit. Price is a former Avenue favourite, having been part of the squad that competed in the […]
The Club is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Brad Abbott, subject to league and FA approval. The experienced central midfielder links up with Craig Elliott again, bringing leadership and energy to the middle of the park for BPA during the 2026-27 season. Abbott joins the Avenue following his release from Cleethorpes Town and […]
Our final pre-season fixture ahead of the new Pitching In Northern Premier League – East Division season, will be against Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday 1 August, with kick-off at 3pm. Famous for being the oldest serving single-team football ground in the world, and affectionately known as Northolme, the KAL Group Stadium will host Craig Elliott’s […]
Our first pre-season friendly of 2026-27 will take place at home, as we host NCEL Premier Division outfit Sheffield FC on Monday 13 July, kick-off at 7.30pm. The World’s Oldest Football Club, led by former Avenue assistant manager Vill Powell, will make the trip across the M1 and M62 to the Horsfall Community Stadium. Our […]
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, we’ll make the short trip to face Albion Sports at Myra Shay on Saturday 18 July, with kick-off at 12.30pm. The NCEL Premier Division outfit, led by Lee Elam and Asif Hussain, will welcome Craig Elliott’s side to the recently-opened community facility in BD3. More pre-season friendlies will be announced […]
The Club is delighted to announce the return of midfielder Adriano Moke. The popular figure joined BPA in 2025 and played a crucial role in the heart of the midfield, and, with his experience and leadership, is looking to help the Club go one step further during the upcoming campaign. The Portuguese-born midfielder, who started […]
The Club is pleased to confirm left-back Charlie Winfield has agreed a one-year deal to stay at the Horsfall Community Stadium. The 23 year old was a key figure in Avenue’s defence, bringing physicality at the back and creativity in attack. Winfield started his career at Barnsley aged ten and progressed to become a scholar […]
The Club is delighted to announce midfielder Prince Ekpolo has extended his stay at the Horsfall Community Stadium. The midfield general, and fan favourite, is a key part of our ambitious plans and strengthens an already healthy and competitive squad, going into the 2026-27 campaign. Bringing leadership, experience and relentless energy to the heart of […]