Brad Abbott faces lengthy spell out with broken leg

Bradford (Park Avenue) say midfielder Brad Abbott is expected to be out of action until 2027 after breaking his leg.

Abbott left the pitch shortly before half-time during the match against Blyth Spartans. The club said he was taken to hospital, where the diagnosis was confirmed. It has not provided a date for the match or further details about how the injury occurred.

The club said Abbott is due to undergo an operation soon. No date for the procedure was given, and the announcement did not provide a further medical assessment or a more precise return timetable. The stated expectation is that he will be unavailable until 2027.

The injury means Abbott will be unable to play for a significant period. The club has not said whether the expected absence will extend beyond 2027, or what rehabilitation he will undertake after his operation. Those details were not included in its announcement.

Bradford (Park Avenue) said it would support Abbott during his recovery and looked forward to welcoming him back to the Horsfall Community Stadium. The club did not provide further information about arrangements for the team while the midfielder is unavailable.

Abbott’s injury occurred before half-time in the fixture against Blyth Spartans, when he left the field. The subsequent hospital visit led to confirmation that he had broken his leg. The club’s update did not state which leg was injured.

The immediate next step is the operation, which the club said would take place soon. A more detailed recovery schedule may depend on his treatment and progress, but no further timetable has been announced. For now, the club’s stated estimate is that Abbott will be out of action until 2027.