Tuesday 14 October 2025 | 7:45pm KO | 3 Keighley Road, Silsden, Keighley BD20 0EH
Bradford (Park Avenue) make the short trip across Bradford tonight to face Silsden AFC in Northern Premier League East Division action.
Craig Elliott’s side head into the fixture sitting second in the table, just one point behind current leaders Redcar Athletic, and remain unbeaten on the road this season. Saturday’s 2–0 win at Blyth Town, sealed by a Marcus Carver brace, marked Avenue’s seventh league victory and a strong response to the narrow defeat against North Ferriby the previous week.
“Away games at this level are always tough — especially midweek,” Elliott said. “The lads have been at work all day, but we’ll prepare properly and go there with confidence. Silsden have good players and will be up for it, but it’s about us maintaining our standards and building on Saturday’s performance.”
Hosts Silsden, meanwhile, come into the game on the back of a confidence-boosting 3–2 home win over Newton Aycliffe at the weekend — a dramatic finish sealed by a late own goal. That followed a spirited 1–1 draw with Stocksbridge Park Steels in the FA Trophy last Tuesday, where they were only edged out 5–4 on penalties by last season’s NPL East play-off winners.
Currently 19th in the table with two wins, three draws and five defeats, the Cobbydalers will look to build on recent performances and use home advantage under the lights at Keighley Road. Despite a challenging start, their attacking threat has been evident, though their 25 goals conceded is the second-highest in the division.
Avenue will need to remain disciplined and clinical to continue their fine away form and keep pace at the top of the table.
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Venue: 3 Keighley Road, Keighley (BD20 0EH)
Admission: £10 Adults | £7 Concessions (Over 60s & U16s) | £3 U11s