Bradford (Park Avenue) Secure FA Cup Progress with Narrow Win

Local side advance to Third Round Qualifying after 1-0 victory over Lancaster City

Bradford (Park Avenue) have progressed to the Third Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup following a closely contested 1-0 win against Lancaster City at the Horsfall Community Stadium on Saturday 19 September 2026.

Despite Lancaster City competing one division above Bradford, the home side managed to hold their ground and secure a memorable cup victory in front of 547 spectators. The only goal of the match came in the 19th minute through Luke Parkin, whose left-footed strike from outside the penalty area found the bottom corner after a strong run and hold-up play.

Match Summary

• Early chances: Lancaster City applied early pressure, with Nathan Caine attempting a lob over goalkeeper Declan Lambton in the 11th minute, which went wide.
• Goal: Parkin’s goal in the 19th minute settled Bradford and gave them the lead.
• Near misses: Bradford came close to doubling their lead on several occasions, including a volley from Marcus Carver that hit the crossbar and a follow-up shot by Robbie Fox that struck the outside of the post.
• Second half: Carver again hit the crossbar in the 55th minute with a lobbed attempt, and Kareem Hassan-Smith forced a save from Lancaster’s goalkeeper Brad Kelly with a powerful shot from a tight angle.
• Defensive resilience: Bradford’s defence remained resolute throughout the match, making crucial tackles and blocks as Lancaster pushed for an equaliser.

Team Line-ups

Bradford (Park Avenue): Lambton; Brown, Winfield, Abbott, Misambo, Ible (C), Hassan-Smith, Ekpolo, Carver (B. Thompson 85’), Parkin (Moke 89’), Fox (Andreucci 78’)
Unused substitutes: Jones, J. Thompson, Duxbury

Lancaster City: Kelly; Amison, Thompson, Moonan, Oliver, C. Bailey (J. Bailey 76’), Moonan (Craig 62’), Jackson (Nolan 76’), Evangelinos (C), Caine (Lawson 62’), Yawson (Evers 62’)
Unused substitutes: S. Bailey, Graham

Match Details

• Date: Saturday 19 September 2026
• Venue: Horsfall Community Stadium
• Attendance: 547
• Referee: Ashton Wroe
• Final score: Bradford (Park Avenue) 1 – 0 Lancaster City

Bradford (Park Avenue) will now await the draw for the Third Round Qualifying, scheduled for Monday 21 September. The club’s next fixture is a West Yorkshire derby against Garforth Town at home on Saturday 26 September.