Get Your Matchday Programme Today – Available in the Horton Park Suite or Clubhouse for Just £3!

We’re excited to announce that today’s 36-page Matchday Programme is packed with all the latest content and is available for purchase in limited quantities in the Horton Park Suite or Clubhouse for just £3!

This edition is filled with everything you need to stay up-to-date with Bradford (Park Avenue)’s 2024/25 campaign, including:

•   Up-to-date statistics from our season so far: goals, yellow/red cards, substitutions, and more.
•   Exclusive notes from First Team Manager Craig Elliott, Sporting Director Thomas McStravick, Director Paul Armitage, and much-loved club historian Tim Clapham.
•   Stunning photography from John Rhodes, capturing the best moments of all our seasons.
•   Scholars Updates from Coach Owen Murphy, shining a spotlight on the next generation of Avenue stars.
•   Junior Updates with Junior & PC Lead Gary Ratnik, offering insights into our ever-growing youth setup.

This programme is a must-have for any Avenue supporter, whether you’re a collector or just looking to get the full matchday experience. With limited quantities available, make sure to grab your copy early and show your support for the Green Army!

Come on Avenue!

Bradford (Park Avenue) can confirm the signing of midfielder Sonny Whittingham, who joins the club on a deal until the end of the season.

Whittingham, 22, arrives from Hyde United, where he initially joined on loan from Huddersfield Town before signing a permanent contract ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Over the past two seasons, he made 35 appearances in the NPL Premier Division, scoring once.

Additionally, he featured in 10 cup matches across the Cheshire Senior Cup, FA Trophy, Manchester Premier Cup, and The FA Cup.

Welcome to the Club Sonny! Stay tuned to our socials for the latest team news. @BPAFCOfficial

Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to announce the signing of former Sheffield Wednesday, Millwall and Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers on a one-year contract subject to International Clearance and League Approval.

Mark had until recently, being plying his trade in Australia where he was representing Perth Glory in the A-League, but has relocated back to England with his family.

Having racked up over 500 appearances in the EFL Championship & League One representing teams such as Sheffield Wednesday, MK Dons, Millwall, Bolton Wanderers and Peterborough United before travelling oversees for a stint at Perth Glory, Mark certainly brings the quality and experience needed in order for Avenue to make a push for promotion this season.

Manager Craig Elliott had this to say on his latest signing: “Mark is exactly the type of signing we needed. He gives us vital experience and physical presence. To sign a player of his calibre shows are intent to improve and he will be a big signing for us on and off the pitch.”

Sporting Director Tom McStravick was also delighted with the signing: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Mark’s experience to the club. He’s a real leader and I’m excited to see him in a BPA shirt.”

Thanks to the BPA Development Fund for their assistance in making this signing happen.

Mark will hopefully be available to make his debut in next Saturday’s home game against Heaton Stannington.

We can confirm that Bradford (Park Avenue) have been drawn away, to face Golcar United in our first round of the West Riding County Cup! 🏆

🆚 Golcar United
📅 Tuesday 24th September, 7:45PM
🏟️ Longfield Avenue, Huddersfield, HD7 4AZ

This will be an exciting cup tie, and we’re ready to battle it out for a place in the next round!

Let’s pack Longfield Avenue and show our support for the lads! 💚⚪

Bradford (Park Avenue) suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away at Ashington in a hard-fought Northern Premier League East Division encounter, with Jay Errington’s second-half goal sealing the win for the hosts.

Avenue started the game strongly, creating early chances from set pieces. In the 5th minute, Harry Colville delivered a corner into the box, which found Dan Francis, but his header went just over the bar. Three minutes later, another corner from Colville found Connor Shanks, but he mistouched it, and Ashington cleared the danger.

In the 14th minute, Colville and Shanks linked up again from a corner, with Shanks heading towards goal, but the Ashington keeper made a comfortable save. Ashington’s first real opportunity came in the 27th minute when Avenue goalkeeper Craig Ellison was caught off his line. The home side attempted a chipped shot, but it went over the bar.

Just before halftime, Avenue had another chance when Josh Askew played a pass to Kareem Hassan-Smith, who crossed the ball into the box. Unfortunately, there were no Avenue players in position to tap it in, and both teams went into the break with the score still 0-0.

As the second half began, Ashington looked more dangerous. In the 53rd minute, they broke down the right side but sent their shot over the bar. The deadlock was finally broken in the 68th minute when Jay Errington found the back of the net for the hosts. Despite claims of offside, the goal stood, giving Ashington the lead.

Craig Elliott made his first change in the 74th minute, bringing on Kelan Swales for Harry Colville. Avenue pressed on for an equalizer, and in the 84th minute, Theo Hudson replaced Connor Dimaio, followed by Alex Francis coming on for Luke Hogg in the 88th minute. Despite late pressure, Avenue couldn’t find the breakthrough, and Ashington held on for a 1-0 victory.

Speaking after the match, manager Craig Elliott expressed his frustration: “It’s always difficult when you lose and you think you’ve done enough to at least get a draw. To come up here midweek is a tough ask. Despite that, I thought we started off brilliantly. For large periods of the game, I thought we looked comfortable. We had loads of good moments and chances – I think we probably had 13 or 14 corners – so to not get something out of the game is really disappointing for us all.”

“The main thing for us now is trying to inject more goals into the team, which we can see is needed, but positives from today were our shape and organisation. It’s just disappointing to travel so far and get nothing out of it.”

Avenue now have a break in fixtures due to Carlton Town’s involvement in the FA Cup. The next match is an away trip to Ossett United on Saturday, 21st September, in the FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying Round.