Bradford (Park Avenue) hold off North Ferriby to win 3-2

November 15, 2026 Off By

Three first-half goals gave Avenue a cushion, but two late North Ferriby goals made for a tense finish at Horsfall Community Stadium.

Bradford (Park Avenue) beat North Ferriby 3-2 on Saturday, 14 November, to extend their unbeaten start to the Northern Premier League East Division season to 19 matches and move two points clear at the top of the table.

Avenue have played a game more than their nearest challengers. Their advantage increased after Dunston drew 0-0 with Liversedge.

Avenue take control before the break

The match started 15 minutes late because of traffic on the M62. Bradford made a quick start and Adam Haw opened the scoring in the sixth minute, finishing low into the corner after finding space in the penalty area.

North Ferriby threatened through Joe Wood, whose attempt was stopped by goalkeeper Declan Lambton. Avenue then extended their lead when Luke Parkin scored from the centre of the area after the visitors failed to clear an attack.

Robbie Fox made it 3-0 shortly before half-time, turning in a cross from Marcus Carver. It was Fox’s 11th league goal of the season, according to the match details.

Visitors fight back after the interval

North Ferriby reduced the deficit six minutes into the second half. Olly Green converted a penalty after being fouled during a short-corner routine.

Bradford nearly restored their three-goal lead. Fox shot narrowly wide, before Charlie Winfield struck the crossbar with an effort from the edge of the area.

The visitors continued to press and came close to scoring from a corner, with a header going over the bar. Jack Walters then scored in the 89th minute, heading in after Lambton misjudged a cross, to set up a nervous finish.

Avenue brought on Bailey Thompson in stoppage time. The forward helped the hosts relieve pressure by chasing loose balls and holding possession as Bradford saw out the remaining minutes.

The result leaves Bradford two points ahead at the top, although they have played one more match than their nearest challengers. Their next fixture is a trip to Silsden on Saturday, 21 November, for a Bradford derby. The club said it hoped to have a new manager in place ahead of that match.