Bradford (Park Avenue) Face Ashington in Northern Premier League Clash

Fixture: Ashington vs Bradford (Park Avenue)
Competition: Northern Premier League East Division
Date: Saturday 17 January 2026
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FW

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Key Northern Premier League East Division fixture at Woodhorn Lane

Bradford (Park Avenue) will travel to Woodhorn Lane on Saturday 17 January 2026 to take on Ashington in a Northern Premier League East Division match. The game kicks off at 3pm and presents a crucial opportunity for both sides as they look to improve their league standing.

League positions and recent form

Bradford (Park Avenue) currently sit fifth in the league table, placing them firmly in contention for a play-off position. The team has collected points in four of their last six league matches. Their most recent completed fixture was a strong away victory against Brighouse Town on New Year’s Day. However, their home match against Matlock Town last weekend was postponed due to frozen pitch conditions caused by Storm Goretti.

Ashington are positioned 16th in the division and are aiming to move away from the lower end of the table. Their recent results have been inconsistent, but they have recorded wins over Bishop Auckland, Ossett United, and Brighouse Town in recent weeks, demonstrating their ability to compete effectively, especially on home ground.

Match significance

With the league table tightly packed around the play-off places, every point is vital for Bradford (Park Avenue) as they seek to maintain momentum and pressure on the teams above them. Ashington’s home performances suggest they will be well-organised and competitive, making this fixture likely to be a closely contested encounter.