Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to announce that First Team Manager Craig Elliott has today signed a new contract extension, committing his future to the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.

The news comes at a pivotal moment for the club, on the eve of our Play-Off Semi-Final clash against Matlock Town. This new deal reflects the Board’s ambition to continue our growth and progress on the pitch.

Craig joined the Avenue with a reputation as one of the most successful managers in non-league football. His pedigree was further cemented during 161 games at Boston United and successful stints at Matlock Town and Buxton FC.

Reflecting on his time at the club so far, Craig noted the importance of the people behind the scenes:

“As a manager, you want to enjoy where you are and where you’re working. First and foremost, there are some really good people behind the scenes… some great volunteers and staff around the place, so that was a big part of the decision to stay.”

With new investment and support growing behind the scenes, this extension ensures stability as the club pursues its long-term ambitions. Craig remains focused on the “non-negotiables” that have brought him nearly 900 games of managerial experience: effort and commitment.

“I want players who want to be here for the right reasons… lads who will give everything. I’m a big believer in memories—for myself, the players, and the fans—and that’s what I want to try and create moving forward.”

On what continues to drive him, Craig was clear:

“Winning. People that know me closely know that I live and breathe this job. What drives me, 100%, is winning games of football. The day I lose that drive, that buzz of winning, and that hunger to prove people wrong, is the day I’ll finish managing. But at the minute, I’ve still got that hunger.”

We are sure all supporters will join us in congratulating Craig and wishing him the very best of luck ahead of tomorrow night’s huge semi-final.

Watch his full interview here – https://youtu.be/VzZvz1D54wo

The Green Army is heading to Derbyshire! Following our massive 2-1 victory over Ossett United, Bradford (Park Avenue) have officially secured a place in the play-offs. We now travel to Matlock Town this Tuesday night for a high-stakes semi-final clash.

To ensure the lads have the best possible backing, the club is running a supporters’ coach and a pre-match meal deal to get everyone fueled up and ready for the trip. Huge thank you to the Development Fund who are subsidising travel for our u16s.

Pre-Match at Horsfall Before the coach departs, the bar will be open, and we will be serving Margherita and Pepperoni pizzas with chips for just £10 at Horsfall from 3:00 PM. It’s the perfect way to get together with fellow fans before we hit the road.

Travel Details

• Food & Bar Open: From 3pm at Horsfall
• Coach Departure: 4:30 PM from Horsfall.
• Pricing (Coach Only): Adults £20 | Under 16s £10.

Match Tickets We strongly advise supporters to purchase their AWAY match tickets in advance via Matlock Town’s ticketing portal to save time at the turnstiles.

• Adults: £12
• Concessions: £8
• 11-18 Years: £4
• Under 11s: FREE

Book Your Travel: Click here to book the Supporters’ Coach Book Match Tickets: Click here for Match Tickets

Let’s get the away end rocking and push for the final!

We are delighted to announce that Season Tickets for the 2026/27 campaign are officially on sale.

As we prepare for another thrilling year of football, we want you right there with us. This season, we’ve introduced an Early Bird offer to reward our most loyal supporters—but you’ll need to move fast to lock in the best possible price.

Early Bird Offer – Ends 30th June

To thank you for your continued support, our Early Bird tickets are available now. Please note that there is a small increase of £25 compared to last season’s early bird offer, reflecting rising operational costs while keeping football at Horsfall the most affordable in the league.

Prices will rise on 30th June, so secure yours today!

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2026/27 Pricing Structure

Category	Early Bird (Until June 30)	Standard (Post June 30)
Adults / Concessions	£100	£170
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 U18s)	£200	£200
Students, Blue Light, Forces	£50	£75
EFL / National League ST Holders	£50	£75
Youth (Under 18)	£10	£15
Hospitality Season Ticket	£750	£900

Elevate Your Matchday: Hospitality Season Tickets

Experience the season in style with our premium hospitality package. Your Hospitality Season Ticket includes:

• Entry to every home league game with a private bar.
• Dining: A delicious 1st-course pre-match meal and 2nd-course half-time refreshments.
• Exclusive Access: Pre-match tactical updates from the Manager.
• Extras: An official BPA scarf, matchday programme, and official teamsheet for every game.

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Matchday “Pay on the Gate” – PRICE FREEZE!

We are proud to confirm a price freeze on Adult, Concession and Students/BlueLight/Forces admission, along with a new price for u18s for the 2026/27 season. We remain committed to ensuring football at Bradford (Park Avenue) is accessible for everyone in our community.

• Adults / Concessions: £10
• Students, Blue Light, Forces: £5
• Youth (U18s): £1
• Matchday Hospitality: £40 per person (Includes match ticket)

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How to Buy

Sales are currently ONLINE ONLY. https://bpafc.com/product/2026-27-season-ticket/

Details regarding in-person sales will be announced in due course. Information regarding Associate Director packages is also coming soon—stay tuned!

Firstly, I hope everyone is well.

I would like to thank you all for all your support throughout the season. Our loyal supporters and volunteers really do showcase what this club is all about. Your passion and commitment is second to none.

Over the last 4 home games we have seen a significant increase in our attendances. This is down to a lot of hard work from a small but dedicated team of people. It has demonstrated what is possible when we get good people who are passionate and ambitious enough to think outside the box. I would like to thank you all. I would also like to thank the staff and volunteers who have stepped up so well to cope with the additional demand during this time.

Our attention now turns to our final game of the regular league campaign. Hopefully come 5pm on Saturday we are looking forward to a play off game next week. We have a tough game ahead of us to get over the line. My best wishes goes to Craig and the team. The club directors have kindly agreed to subsidise a fantastic offer for our supporters to make the trip to Ossett on Saturday. We are putting on a bus for those needing transport from the Horsfall with a great offer to include some pre match food and entry to the game, all for just £20 or £10 for u16’s. Only a few spaces remain so thank you to the board and to those loyal fans who have snapped up our offer. Book your spot here!

Planning has been well underway for next season. As usual we have a plan A and a plan B to ensure we continue on an upward trajectory. We will communicate more with you all when appropriate.

We will be launching our new season ticket offer this coming Friday. We seen a massive 148% increase in season ticket holders this season compared to last. This was helped by an excellent early bird offer kindly supported by Gareth. We will see an increase in price for next season but it is still excellent value for money and early uptake will help us with early acquisitions to the squad for next season.

Behind the scenes we have lots of exciting things happening with new investment and support coming on board to help with our long term ambitions. It is a great time to be involved with the club and one to be embraced. In the off-season you can still support the club by buying some club merchandise or an early bird season ticket. You could also offer your support by volunteering, we will be looking to expand on our volunteer base next season and beyond so reach out if you think you can add value to our club.

I hope to see as many of you as possible on Saturday. If you can’t make it be sure to tune in and listen to Lewis on our fantastic radio service ‘Avenue on Air’. Special mention to Lewis for his excellent commentary and to Keith Dennison for his vision and fundraising efforts for getting it started this season. It has been a real success!!

Up the Avenue.

As we reach the final hurdle of the regular season, the club is calling on all Avenue supporters to join us for a massive final away day at Ossett United on Saturday, 25th April.

With our play-off destiny in our own hands, your support is more vital than ever. To ensure as many of you as possible can make the trip to Ingfield, the club directors have stepped in to subsidise a special travel package for the Green Army.

The Away Day Package

For just £20 per person, supporters can enjoy a full matchday experience which includes:

• Match Ticket: Entry to the game at Ingfield.
• Return Coach Travel: Direct transport from the Horsfall to Ossett.
• Pre-match Scran: A hot serving of Pie & Peas at the Horsfall before we depart.

Matchday Schedule

The day will kick off at the Horsfall Stadium, allowing fans to soak up the pre-match atmosphere before heading over to Ossett:

• 11:30 AM: Meet at the Horsfall.
• Bar Open: The bar will be open early for pre-match refreshments.
• Club Shop Deals: Grab a bargain! We have some fantastic deals running in the club shop—the perfect time to pick up your Avenue colours.
• 01:45 PM: The coach departs for Ingfield.

How to Book

Places on the supporters’ coach are limited and are expected to sell out fast. To secure your spot, please book directly through our Fanbase portal.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS AND TRAVEL HERE

Let’s pack the coach, get behind the lads, and make some noise for the final push!

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