Bradford (Park Avenue) to Face Albion Sports in Pre-Season Friendly
July 17, 2026Local clubs prepare ahead of the new football season
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC will travel to Myra Shay to face Albion Sports in a pre-season friendly match on Saturday 18 July, with kick-off scheduled for 12.30pm. This fixture forms part of Bradford (Park Avenue)’s preparations ahead of the 2026-27 season, as they aim to build fitness and match sharpness before their opening league game against Silsden AFC on Tuesday 11 August.
Albion Sports’ pre-season form
Albion Sports, who compete in the Northern Counties East League (NCEL) Premier Division, will host the game at their recently opened community facility in Bradford (postcode BD3). The team is managed by Lee Elam and Asif Hussain and have recorded a strong start to their pre-season campaign. Their recent results include:
- Albion Sports 4-0 Pro Elite United
- Albion Sports 2-1 Sporting Bengal United
- Albion Sports 2-1 Leeds UFCA
- Route One Rovers 1-3 Albion Sports
- Albion Sports 6-3 Gildersome Spurs
Matchday details and community event
Entry to the match at Myra Shay will operate on a pay-what-you-want basis at the gate. Bradford (Park Avenue) manager Craig Elliott’s squad will be looking to gain valuable playing time in this fixture.
Prior to the game, Bradford (Park Avenue) will host an event called ‘Avenue Stories’ at the Horsfall Community Stadium from 10am. This event is part of the Bradford Heritage Festival and offers an opportunity for people of all ages to view club artefacts, programmes, and memorabilia. Attendees can also learn more about the history of Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC before the team travels to Myra Shay for the friendly match.
