Bradford (Park Avenue) Draw with Garforth Town in West Yorkshire Derby

Late Goal Secures Point for Bradford (Park Avenue)

Bradford (Park Avenue) extended their unbeaten run in the league by securing a 1-1 draw against Garforth Town in a West Yorkshire derby held at the Horsfall Community Stadium. The match, attended by 810 spectators, saw the visitors come from behind to earn a share of the points.

Match Summary

The game began with Bradford (Park Avenue) showing early attacking intent. Within four minutes, Ben Andreucci appeared to score with a right-footed strike that hit the underside of the crossbar; however, the goal was disallowed for offside. Garforth Town gradually settled and created their first notable chance in the 21st minute when Mutty Al-Jahadhmy’s low shot was saved by Bradford goalkeeper Declan Lambton.

The deadlock was broken in the 30th minute as Garforth Town took the lead. A cross from the right found Ollie Patrick unmarked at the back post, and his low first-time finish found the bottom corner of the net. Despite Bradford’s protests, the goal stood.

Bradford responded well and came close to equalising seven minutes later when Andreucci’s low effort from a tight angle struck the post. Before half-time, Marcus Carver was denied by Garforth goalkeeper Harry Flatters after a precise pass from Brad Abbott.

Second Half and Key Moments

Shortly before the hour mark, Bradford made three substitutions to boost their attacking options. Carver continued to trouble the Garforth defence, twice being denied by Flatters, including a save from a close-range effort in the 58th minute.

In the 79th minute, Bradford were awarded a penalty after Carver was involved in a challenge with Niall Tilsley inside the area. The referee, after consulting the linesman, pointed to the spot. Carver’s penalty was saved by Flatters, who managed to keep the ball out with a trailing leg.

Persistence paid off for Bradford in the 87th minute. From a corner taken by Jake Thompson, the Garforth defence failed to clear, and Robbie Fox capitalised with a close-range finish to equalise.

Despite late pressure from Bradford, the match ended 1-1, with both teams sharing the points.

Team Line-Ups and Details

• Bradford (Park Avenue): Lambton; Brown (Duxbury 56’); Winfield (J. Thompson 75’); Moke; Misambo; Ible (C); Hassan-Smith; Abbott (Ekpolo 56’); Carver; Parkin (B. Thompson 75’); Andreucci (Fox 55’)
• Garforth Town: Flatters; Colville; Emery; O. Marshall (Allerton 82’); Tilsley; Barkway (C); Al-Jahadhmy (Burgess 71’); Savage (Johnson 46’); C. Marshall (Eggleston 74’); Patrick; Tweddle
• Goalscorers: Fox (87’) for Bradford (Park Avenue); Patrick (30’) for Garforth Town
• Referee: Julia Kings
• Attendance: 810
• Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
• Kick-off: 15:00

League Standing and Upcoming Fixture

Following this result, Bradford (Park Avenue) remain unbeaten and sit third in the league table, four points behind leaders Liversedge but with three games in hand. The team will next face Matlock Town at the Proctor Cars Stadium on Tuesday 29 September, aiming to build on their recent performances.