Bradford (Park Avenue) Complete Unbeaten Pre-Season

Five wins in five matches ahead of new campaign

Bradford (Park Avenue) concluded their pre-season preparations for the 2026/27 season with an unbeaten record, securing five victories from as many matches. The team, managed by Craig Elliott, demonstrated strong attacking and defensive performances throughout their friendly fixtures, setting a positive tone ahead of the upcoming league campaign.

Pre-season match results

• Sheffield FC (Home, mid-July): Bradford (Park Avenue) won 2-1. Goals from Ben Andreucci and new signing Robbie Fox in the first half helped the team secure a positive start.
• Albion Sports (Away, five days later): The team produced a dominant attacking display to win 6-0. Jake Thompson scored twice, with additional goals from Luke Parkin, Marcus Carver, Ben Andreucci, and Adam Haw.
• Thackley AFC (Away, two days later): Another strong performance saw a 5-0 victory. Adam Haw scored twice in the first half, with further goals from Jake Thompson, Connor Shanks, and Scott Duxbury.
• Bradford City XI (Home, Tom Banks Memorial Trophy): A narrow 1-0 win was secured in front of 954 spectators at the Horsfall Community Stadium. Louie Chorlton scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute, retaining the trophy for Bradford (Park Avenue).
• Gainsborough Trinity (Away): The pre-season ended with a 2-0 victory against a team from a higher division. Second-half goals from Louie Chorlton and Ben Andreucci maintained the perfect record.

Looking ahead

The team’s pre-season success reflects a balance of attacking intent and defensive solidity. With confidence high following this unbeaten run, Bradford (Park Avenue) will begin their league campaign on Saturday 15 August. Their opening fixture is an away match against newly promoted Guisborough Town, where they will aim to continue their strong form from pre-season.