Bradford (Park Avenue) Host Garforth Town in West Yorkshire Derby

Local rivals meet as Bradford (Park Avenue) aim to maintain unbeaten start

Bradford (Park Avenue) return to league action this Saturday as they welcome Garforth Town to the Horsfall Community Stadium for a West Yorkshire derby in the Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division. The match kicks off at 3pm and sees the Green Army looking to extend their unbeaten run in the league.

Current league standings and recent form

Bradford (Park Avenue) currently sit third in the league table, four points behind leaders Liversedge, but with three games in hand on the top two sides. The team paused their league campaign last weekend due to commitments in the Emirates FA Cup, where they secured a 1-0 victory over Northern Premier League Premier Division side Lancaster City. Luke Parkin scored the decisive goal, making Bradford the only team from the Northern Premier League East Division remaining in the competition. Their next FA Cup fixture will be an away tie against Guiseley AFC.

Garforth Town arrive at the Horsfall Community Stadium in seventh place, occupying the final playoff spot. They have struggled in recent matches, failing to win in their last five games across all competitions. The Miners started the season strongly with three wins from their first four matches but were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Lincoln United in midweek after surrendering a two-goal lead. Goals from Jamie Barkway and Charlie Marshall had put Garforth in control before Lincoln United fought back with goals in the first half and a late equaliser in stoppage time.

Previous encounters

• The last home meeting between the two clubs was in November 2025, when Louie Chorlton’s 77th-minute goal secured a 1-0 win for Bradford (Park Avenue).
• The reverse fixture in March saw Garforth Town claim a 3-1 victory at the BD Community Stadium. Owen Marshall scored early for Garforth, Adam Haw equalised for Bradford, but a second-half double from Charlie Marshall sealed the win for the Miners.

Matchday information

Admission prices for the fixture are set at £10 for adults and £7 for concessions. However, there is a reduced price of £5 for adults and concessions aged 65 and over who hold a season ticket for Premier League, EFL, National League, or NPL clubs, subject to proof at the turnstile. Other discounted tickets include £5 for Blue Light, Forces, and students (with proof), £3 for youth aged 12-18, and £1 for under-12s accompanied by an adult.

The stadium will open from 1:30pm, allowing fans to access the Len Shackleton Sports Bar and clubhouse. There will be drink discounts between 1pm and 2:30pm, with an opportunity to upgrade to a two-pint offer at a reduced price from 2:30pm. Following the match, the Nations League game between England and Spain will be shown in the sports bar from 7:45pm.

Fans can also visit the club shop, which stocks Bradford (Park Avenue) merchandise including home and away shirts, leisure wear, hats, and scarves. Food options will be available from the Green Army cafe and the Tuck Shop near the sports bar.

Outlook

With both teams having much at stake, the local rivalry adds extra intensity to the fixture. Bradford (Park Avenue) will look to build on their recent cup success and maintain their unbeaten league record, while Garforth Town aim to end their run without a win and strengthen their playoff position. Supporters can expect a competitive match at the Horsfall Community Stadium this Saturday afternoon.