Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC Updates Fans on Season and Community Work

Club outlines season goals and community initiatives

As the 2025-26 football season approaches its final stages, Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC has issued a statement to update supporters on the club’s current priorities and future plans. The club emphasises its focus on securing a play-off position and preparing for the upcoming season, while also highlighting ongoing community engagement efforts.

Focus on finishing season strongly

The club’s primary objective remains achieving a play-off spot to enhance their chances of promotion. Players, staff, volunteers, and management are reportedly united in this ambition, with energy concentrated on ending the season on a positive note. The club stresses the importance of support at Horsfall Community Stadium, describing it as a place of unity for all connected to the club.

Bradford (Park Avenue) also addressed the issue of supporter conduct, reminding fans that while passionate debate and opinions are part of football culture, personal or targeted abuse towards players, staff, volunteers, or officials will not be tolerated, whether in person or online. The club calls for respect towards those who contribute to the club’s operations, often behind the scenes.

Season progress and team spirit

• The club acknowledges the natural ups and downs of a football season, noting that victories must be earned through hard work.
• Recent success includes a win against Matlock Town.
• Manager Craig’s post-match comments have emphasised the need for collective support both on and off the pitch.

Planning for next season underway

While the immediate focus is on the current season’s play-offs, Bradford (Park Avenue) is also preparing for the 2026-27 campaign. This includes:

• Discussions on commercial partnerships and sponsorships
• Scheduling of pre-season activities
• Detailed planning for the playing squad under various scenarios

The club has recently finalised new kit designs for the next season in collaboration with Capelli Sports. Feedback from supporters regarding away kit colours has been taken into account, with the new designs set to be unveiled during pre-season.

Supporters interested in sponsoring match days or exploring other sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to contact the club directly via thomas.stevens@bpafc.com. Additionally, the club shop, now managed by volunteer Hayley, offers fans a place to purchase merchandise and show their support.

Community engagement remains a priority

Bradford (Park Avenue) continues to emphasise its role beyond the first team, with ongoing community initiatives including:

• Anti-knife crime programmes in partnership with West Yorkshire Police, engaging over 100 young people
• A new partnership with Leeds Bradford Airport featuring a prominent community brand billboard
• Women-only football sessions
• Weekly drop-in football sessions organised in collaboration with Rotary and the Youth Service, involving over 200 young people

These projects form a central part of the club’s long-term vision and commitment to the local area.

Supporter appreciation

The club concluded its message by thanking supporters who continue to back Bradford (Park Avenue) both at home and away matches. It emphasised the importance of collective effort in making the final weeks of the season a success on and off the pitch.