Avenue return to Horsfall this Saturday as Newton Aycliffe travel to BD6 in the Northern Premier League East Division.
With 32 matches played, Bradford (Park Avenue) sit 4th in the table on 56 points, firmly in the play-off places as the season moves into its final ten fixtures. Last weekend’s 2-0 victory away at Consett was a measured and professional response following the previous setback, restoring momentum at an important stage of the campaign.
The performance on the road was controlled from start to finish. Avenue limited Consett to very few clear opportunities, secured another clean sheet, and showed composure in both boxes. Defensively, Craig Elliott’s side remain among the strongest in the division, while recent weeks have seen improved efficiency in front of goal.
Newton Aycliffe arrive 19th in the table on 29 points from 30 games and fighting to move clear of the bottom four. Despite their league position, they are a well-coached side who look to play with intensity. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a disappointing 2-0 defeat for Avenue – a performance below the standards expected and one the squad will be determined to put right on home soil.
With the play-off race tightening and margins across the division remaining fine, maintaining consistency at Horsfall will be key in the weeks ahead. Saturday presents another opportunity to strengthen position and build momentum heading into the closing stages of the season.
Following the win at Consett, manager Craig Elliott had this to say on our upcoming home match:
“We didn’t play too well at their place, so we have to get our game plan right. We’re at home and we want to get a win.”
Goalscorer Louie Chorlton added:
“It’s another tough game. We’ll look to put it right this time and get the three points.”
Saturday 7 March 2026 | 3:00pm KO
Horsfall Community Stadium | Gates open 1:30pm
Tickets:
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