Bradford (Park Avenue) return to Horsfall this Saturday for a big test against league leaders Redcar Athletic in the Northern Premier League East Division (3:00pm kick-off).
Avenue head into the game 6th in the table on 59 points from 35 matches, still firmly in the top half and looking to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. Home form has been a positive, highlighted by the recent 3-0 victory over Newton Aycliffe, and Craig Elliott’s side will be aiming to bounce back after two tough away results.
Redcar, meanwhile, set the standard at the top. They sit 1st with 87 points from 34 games, winning 28 of those fixtures and conceding just 30 goals all season — the best defensive record in the division. Their away form is equally strong, with 14 wins from 17 on the road, underlining the size of the challenge facing Avenue this weekend.
There’s added context between the sides too. Avenue knocked Redcar out of the FA Trophy earlier in the campaign, before suffering defeat in the league return fixture — setting up this clash as another competitive chapter between two sides who have already tested each other this season.
With Redcar pushing towards the title and Avenue looking to finish the season strongly and continue building at home, this promises to be a high-quality encounter at Horsfall.
Off the pitch, there’s plenty going on to make it a full matchday experience. Supporters can enjoy live music from Subrosa (1pm–3pm), £2.50 pints pre-match, the launch of the BPA Banger, and proper butchers burgers supplied by Taplins Butchers.
Around the ground, we’ll also be joined by a range of fantastic local stalls:
- Bake My Day – Bake stall
- Diamond Melts & Aromas – Home fragrance
- Sarah Binns Creationz – Face painting, glitter tattoos, hair braiding & pocket money toys
It’s set up to be a big afternoon — and your support could make the difference.
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Venue: Horsfall Community Stadium
Tickets:
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