Bradford (Park Avenue) return to Horsfall this Saturday afternoon as we host fellow Bradford side Silsden AFC in a local Northern Premier League East Division clash.

Last weekend’s scheduled trip to Heaton Stannington was postponed following an early pitch inspection, meaning Craig Elliott’s side have had an unexpected break after building strong momentum.

Avenue head into Saturday unbeaten in six league matches and have held their position firmly inside the play-off places. Victories over Matlock Town and Blyth Town, alongside a hard-earned point away at North Ferriby and a draw with Bridlington Town, have reinforced the consistency and resilience developing within the squad as the season enters a decisive period.

With 53 points from 30 matches, Avenue remain fifth in the table and know that maintaining form at Horsfall will be key in the race for a top-five finish.

Silsden currently sit 18th in the division on 29 points from 28 matches. The visitors have endured a heavily disrupted February schedule, with last weekend’s fixture against Grimsby Borough also postponed. In fact, Silsden have not played since 31st January following a number of weather-affected postponements.

Their most recent outing was a 0–0 draw with Bishop Auckland, while earlier in January they secured an eye-catching 4–1 home victory over Ashington. However, defeats away at Matlock Town and Redcar Athletic highlight the inconsistency they will be looking to address.

Saturday presents an interesting dynamic: Avenue arrive match-ready and in rhythm, while Silsden return after nearly three weeks without competitive action. That said, local fixtures often override league position and form. With both sides representing Bradford, there is added pride at stake alongside the three points.

As the play-off race tightens, every home fixture becomes increasingly significant — and Avenue will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run and continue strengthening their position in the top five.

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Match Details

Saturday 21st February 2026
3:00pm kick-off
Horsfall Community Stadium, BD6 2NG

Tickets are available online now:
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=16283

Admission prices:
£10 Adults / Concessions
£5 Students / Blue Light / Forces (Must have valid ID)
£3 Youth (12–17)
£1 Juniors (Under 12s)

Hospitality is available at £15 per person.

Supporters can also pay on the gate.

There’s a big sporting weekend ahead in Bradford — and supporters of both clubs can take advantage of special ticket offers.

Friday Night – Bradford Bulls vs Catalans Dragons
Bradford Bulls return to Betfred Super League action at Bartercard Odsal on Friday 20th February (8:00pm KO) against Catalans Dragons.

Bradford (Park Avenue) season ticket holders can access an exclusive offer:

• Adults – £10
• Juniors – FREE

Supporters will also enjoy live performances from Bad Boy Chiller Crew, making it a landmark night both on and off the field.

How to purchase
This offer is available in person only from the Bradford Bulls Team Shop, from Wednesday 11th February until Thursday 19th February.

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Saturday – Avenue vs Silsden

We’re delighted to return the favour at Horsfall this Saturday.

Bradford Bulls season ticket holders can attend our home fixture against Silsden for just £5.

• Pay on the gate only
• Proof of Bulls season ticket required at the turnstiles

Let’s show the strength of sport across the city and support one another across a huge weekend for Bradford.

After an early pitch inspection, tomorrow’s game at Heaton Stannington has been postponed.

A new date will be confirmed once agreed between the clubs.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are pleased to support our neighbours, the Bradford Bulls, as they return to the Super League.

To mark the occasion, all Bradford (Park Avenue) season ticket holders can attend the Bulls’ first home fixture back in the Super League for a special discounted price of just £10.

It is a significant moment for sport in the city and a great opportunity for Bradford supporters to come together and celebrate a proud chapter for local rugby league.

Offer Details:

• £10 admission for all Bradford (Park Avenue) season ticket holders
• Venue: Odsal Stadium
• Date: Friday 20th February

Simply bring your 2025/26 Bradford (Park Avenue) season ticket to access the discounted entry.

Let’s show our support and help create a memorable atmosphere for a big night in Bradford sport.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to confirm that Yianni Abbas has signed a contract with the First Team, continuing another strong success story from the club’s Football Education pathway.

Yianni has spent the past three seasons within the Football Education Programme, progressing through the BTEC Level 3 course before stepping up to the HNC Level 4 programme this season while featuring regularly for the Reserves. Alongside his education, Yianni has continued to represent the U19s and gain valuable experience in senior football.

During the current campaign, Yianni has trained consistently with the First Team, where his performances, attitude and application have impressed the management staff enough to earn a permanent place within the senior squad. He now has the opportunity to feature across all levels, including continued involvement with the U19s and Reserves alongside First Team availability.

Earlier this season, Yianni also gained further men’s football experience with Thackley AFC after signing in August alongside Josh Owen, adding another important step in his development.

First Team Manager Craig Elliott said:
“Delighted to bring Yianni into the First Team squad. He has earned this through his impressive displays in the past few months training with the First Team.”

Lead Coach Owen Murphy added:
“First of all, I’d like to congratulate Yianni on signing with the First Team. I know how hard Yianni has had to work to get to this point, so fair play to him. He’s had to be patient and suffer different setbacks but he deserves it.

“Working with Yianni has been a pleasure as his attitude has always been spot on and his quality has got better each year he’s been at the club with us. He’s always been willing to learn and ask for advice when he’s needed it. Yianni has matured into an intelligent player and also as an adult.

“I’d also like to thank Craig and the First Team staff for taking Yianni in and giving him the opportunity to make his claim in our First Team.”

First Team striker Marcus Carver spoke highly of the young forward’s progress:
“Yianni has been brilliant in training and I am excited to see how far this lad can go. He is an intelligent young player with lots of ability, he’s sharp, tricky and has an eye for goal. He is also very down to earth and eager to learn off the senior players at the club, but all in all a great lad to have around the place.”

Vice Captain Jameel Ible added:
“Yianni has been training with us for a couple of months now and he’s been class in training. He’s impressed all the lads with his skill and confidence and fully deserves to be involved with us for the rest of the season. Hopefully he can get on the pitch and show everyone how good he can be.”

This season, Yianni has contributed 7 goals and 14 assists across appearances for the Group 1 Academy side and the Reserves, underlining his impact and progression at both development and senior levels.

Yianni now joins the First Team squad full-time as he looks to continue his development and make an impact during the club’s push for promotion.

For players interested in following a similar pathway, Football Education trials take place on Friday 6th February. Register here:
https://forms.gle/MdaG3HHYxvBgMzou8

As we move into the closing stages of the season, we want to take the opportunity to provide an update to supporters and to reaffirm our shared focus as a football club.

On the pitch, our priority is clear.
Everyone at Bradford (Park Avenue) is fully focused on finishing in a play-off position and giving ourselves the best possible chance of promotion. Players, staff, volunteers and management are aligned in that ambition, and our energy is firmly on finishing the season as strongly as we can.

Support at Horsfall is crucial.
Horsfall Community Stadium is a place where we all belong and everyone connected to the club is united and fully behind the team. We absolutely recognise that supporters are entitled to their opinions. Football of course is built on passion and debate. However, there is a clear line between opinion and abuse. Targeted or personal abuse towards players, staff, volunteers or officials will not be tolerated either in person or online.

These individuals give an enormous amount to this club, often behind the scenes, and deserve respect. We ask everyone to play their part in making Horsfall a place where we are all in it together. Every football team has its ups and downs throughout a season. There’s no entitlement to win every game, we have to work hard and earn three points on a match-day, just like the recent victory against Matlock Town. You may have heard Craig’s post-match reaction on Tuesday, it’s important we stick together as a collective, both on off the field. Let’s give Craig and the boys all our support for what looks to be an exciting run in.

Planning for the future is already underway.
While the immediate focus is on the play-offs, the club is also working hard behind the scenes to prepare for next season. This includes discussions around commercial partnerships and sponsorships, pre-season schedule as well as detailed planning for the playing squad under different scenarios.

Whether Plan A or Plan B, the aim is to ensure the club is well-prepared, sustainable and competitive. We have recently signed off on our new kit designs for 2026/27 season after a lot of discussions and planning with Capelli Sports. We have listened to your feedback regarding the away kit colours and I’m sure you will agree the new designs are an absolute beauty – all will be revealed in pre-season.

We have seen some recent uptake on our match day sponsorship packages. Please get in touch with thomas.stevens@bpafc.com if you wish to sponsor a game this season or next. There are many other sponsorship opportunities available so get in touch for more information. You can also show your support by popping into the newly developed club shop which is now superbly managed by our latest volunteer recruit, Hayley, who will be sure to provide you with a warm welcome.

Our role in the community remains vital.
Bradford (Park Avenue) is more than just a first team. Our ongoing community work through the foundation, youth development, and local partnerships continues to be a core part of who we are. Our work with West Yorkshire Police has seen us engage over 100 young people via our anti-knife crime programmes.

Our new partnership with Leeds Bradford Airport includes a 6m x 3m billboard to visibly share our community brand. We have mobilised women-only sessions, and our partnership with Rotary and the Youth Service has engaged over 200 young people in weekly drop-in football sessions. This commitment remains central to the club’s long-term vision.

Finally, we want to thank the many supporters who continue to back the club in the right way, home and away. Your support matters, and together we can make the final weeks of the season something to be proud of both on and off the pitch.

We move forward together.

Tom McStravick

Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC
Sporting & Executive Director

Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC are gutted to announce that goalkeeper Jake Oram has been recalled by Doncaster Rovers due to an injury within their first-team squad.

While we are naturally disappointed to lose Jake at this stage, we fully understand the situation and wish him nothing but the best as he returns to his parent club.

Jake made one appearance for the Avenue during his time at the Horsfall Community Stadium, keeping a clean sheet in our 2–0 victory over Matlock Town.

Everyone at Bradford (Park Avenue) would like to thank Jake for his contribution and wish him well as he steps back into the Doncaster Rovers matchday squad.

Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC are pleased to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Jake Oram, who joins the club on loan until the end of the 2025/26 season.

The 19-year-old arrives with valuable non-league experience already under his belt, having spent time out on loan with both Hallam and Matlock Town across this season. Jake also gained further senior minutes during the 2024/25 campaign with Liversedge, continuing his development in competitive first-team environments.

Highly recommended by those he has worked with, Jake is regarded as a composed and reliable presence between the posts, showing maturity beyond his years and a strong work ethic. His experience across multiple clubs at step level has helped prepare him well for the demands of senior football.

First Team Manager Craig Elliott said:
“Delighted to sign Jake, he has really good experience from playing for numerous teams in this league. He’s highly regarded at Doncaster Rovers so I’m grateful for their help. We now have two excellent young goalkeepers that will only improve us.”

Goalkeeper coach Karlos Leneghan also had this to say:
“As a management team, we are constantly looking to strengthen the squad to give us the best possible chance of continuing our promotion push. Jake offers us both resilience and experience at this level and will play a pivotal part in our efforts to achieve a successful season.”

The move adds further depth and competition to the goalkeeping department as the Avenue continue to strengthen their squad for the remainder of the campaign.

Everyone at Bradford (Park Avenue) would like to welcome Jake to the club and wish him every success during his time at the Horsfall Community Stadium.

Match proudly sponsored by The Walkie Talkies – 60+ Only, email Gerry Sutcliffe at gerrysut@icloud.com for more info!

Bradford (Park Avenue) return to Horsfall Community Stadium tomorrow, on Tuesday 3 February for a rearranged Northern Premier League East Division fixture, welcoming high-flying Matlock Town to BD6.

With the business end of the season approaching, this one comes with plenty on the line. Avenue go into the night in 5th place on 47 points from 28 games, while Matlock sit 2nd with 58 points from 27. A home win would move Avenue level on points with 4th-placed Dunston (50) and keep the pressure on the teams above in the play-off places.

Avenue’s recent form has been steady, taking five points from the last three matches. The goalless spells have been limited, with a strong 4-0 win at Ashington followed by back-to-back draws: 2-2 at home to Bridlington Town and 1-1 away at North Ferriby. Across the last six league matches, Avenue have recorded two wins, two draws and two defeats, showing the ability to respond well after setbacks.

Matlock arrive in outstanding shape and firmly in the promotion picture. Their recent results underline the challenge: wins at Hallam (2-1), at home to Blyth Spartans (1-0), and a 3-2 victory over Bridlington Town. Over their last six matches, they’ve won five and lost one, collecting 15 points in that spell. They’ll be looking to maintain momentum and apply pressure at the top of the table.

For Avenue, nights under the lights at Horsfall can be decisive, and the backing of the Green Army will be key against one of the division’s strongest sides. With both teams carrying good recent form, it’s set up to be a competitive, high-tempo contest.

Match details

Tuesday 3 February 2026 | 7:45pm
Horsfall Community Stadium, BD6 2NG
Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Matlock Town

Matchday Sponsor – Yorkshire Walkie Talkies!
We’re proud to be sponsored for Tuesday night’s match by The Walkie Talkies – a brilliant Over 60s football and walking group with deep roots at Avenue. Many of the group went to junior and senior school together, played football together, and have supported Avenue since childhood. Now mostly in their seventies, they still keep active through walking football and regular walks, while also raising money for local charities.

The Walkie Talkies are open to Over 60s only. If you’d like to get involved, email Gerry Sutcliffe at gerrysut@icloud.com for more information.

Tickets

Buy online here: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=162803

Prices:
£10 Adults/Concessions
£5 Students/Blue Light/Forces
£3 Youth (12–17)
£1 Juniors (U12s)

Hospitality

Hospitality is available at £15 per person.