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Avenue are flying high in the Northern Premier League East Division this season, but they were a National League North side only three years ago.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

'I don't want anything bad to happen': Avenue owner happy to stay but support vital

George Henson scored 33 goals in 60 league games for Avenue, earning him a big move to Sheffield United.

George Henson scored 33 goals in 60 league games for Avenue, earning him a big move to Sheffield United.

Bradford City AFC

NOSTALGIA: Avenue and City go opposite ways but World War II changes everything

Jameel Ible's header flashes into the net for Avenue last night to kickstart their comeback.

Jameel Ible's header flashes into the net for Avenue last night to kickstart their comeback.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue battle back for dramatic draw with Beverley but lose top spot

Bradford (Park Avenue) are top of the league

Bradford (Park Avenue) are top of the league

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Bradford hit seven to move top of Northern Premier League East Division

Robbie Fox celebrates his stunning strike that put Avenue in front against Silsden.

Robbie Fox celebrates his stunning strike that put Avenue in front against Silsden.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue shoot up to second after Fox stunner helps see Silsden off in derby

Kareem Hassan-Smith scores Avenue's dramatic late winner against Curzon Ashton.

Kareem Hassan-Smith scores Avenue's dramatic late winner against Curzon Ashton.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue fantastic in FA Cup as they knock out Curzon Ashton with last-gasp winner

Jameel Ible (second right) bellows out encouragement after Avenue survive a scare in their 2-1 league win at Stocksbridge Park Steels last month.

Jameel Ible (second right) bellows out encouragement after Avenue survive a scare in their 2-1 league win at Stocksbridge Park Steels last month.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue 'underdogs for only time all season' as skipper awaits tasty FA Cup tie

Donald Simpson Bell VC's novel

Donald Simpson Bell VC's novel

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

New biography tells story of Bradford footballer who became First World War hero

Marcus Carver scored Avenue's goal at Ossett yesterday to put them in front, but they did not hold on to their lead for long.

Marcus Carver scored Avenue's goal at Ossett yesterday to put them in front, but they did not hold on to their lead for long.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue miss chance to go top but still seem strong after West Yorkshire derby

Ben Andreucci put Avenue ahead early on, but Stalybridge hit back to knock them out of the FA Trophy.

Ben Andreucci put Avenue ahead early on, but Stalybridge hit back to knock them out of the FA Trophy.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Perfect start shattered as Avenue lose late on at Stalybridge in cup

Bradford Park Avenue's squad

Bradford Park Avenue's squad

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Bradford Park Avenue continue great start

First-half goals from Charlie Winfield and Scott Duxbury gave the visitors the lead

First-half goals from Charlie Winfield and Scott Duxbury gave the visitors the lead

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Bradford Park Avenue book their FA Cup spot

Luke Parkin turns in Avenue's opener on a dramatic night at Stocksbridge.

Luke Parkin turns in Avenue's opener on a dramatic night at Stocksbridge.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue ride out controversy to seal dramatic late league win at Stocksbridge

Avenue began the season brightly on Saturday, Marcus Carver netting this penalty in a 3-1 win at Guisborough Town, with movement going on off the pitch too.

Avenue began the season brightly on Saturday, Marcus Carver netting this penalty in a 3-1 win at Guisborough Town, with movement going on off the pitch too.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Bradford owner says sale "will take time" as he admits away day frustration

Former Newcastle man Jim Iley (left), by now player-boss at Peterborough, went into bat for Bradford's John Brodie, who went on to have something of a unique career.

Former Newcastle man Jim Iley (left), by now player-boss at Peterborough, went into bat for Bradford's John Brodie, who went on to have something of a unique career.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Opposition boss defends Bradford full back who broke leg three times

Avenue winger Louie Chorlton was probably the man of the match, constantly causing the Guisborough defence problems.

Avenue winger Louie Chorlton was probably the man of the match, constantly causing the Guisborough defence problems.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue bounce back at newly-promoted hosts to make perfect start to season

The Len Shackleton Bar at Bradford (Park Avenue)

The Len Shackleton Bar at Bradford (Park Avenue)

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Bradford (Park Avenue) open new bar honouring club legend Shackleton

Declan Lambton (above) is the undisputed No.1 at Avenue, but Lucas Jones should be able to grow as first-team keeper with his guidance.

Declan Lambton (above) is the undisputed No.1 at Avenue, but Lucas Jones should be able to grow as first-team keeper with his guidance.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue sign 'one of their own' as new young stopper can learn from Lambton

Avenue have enjoyed a good pre-season, Louie Chorlton scoring their winner here against a Bradford City XI, but boss Craig Elliott is not happy with how their opening month looks.

Avenue have enjoyed a good pre-season, Louie Chorlton scoring their winner here against a Bradford City XI, but boss Craig Elliott is not happy with how their opening month looks.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Bradford (Park Avenue) boss blasts league over 'mess' ahead of start to season

Jamie Spencer (left) was part of Mark Bower's blue-chip brigade at Avenue and Guiseley, but his career has been ruined by injury.

Jamie Spencer (left) was part of Mark Bower's blue-chip brigade at Avenue and Guiseley, but his career has been ruined by injury.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Popular Avenue and Guiseley midfielder forced to retire at just 28

Avenue drew this game 1-1 against champions Redcar Athletic in March at Horsfall, with Bradford hopeful of drawing more crowds like the 869 that turned up that day.

Avenue drew this game 1-1 against champions Redcar Athletic in March at Horsfall, with Bradford hopeful of drawing more crowds like the 869 that turned up that day.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue make generous call on tickets as they look to turn agony into glory

Stafford Heginbotham (right) could not fathom Avenue's decision to turn down a friendly with City in the summer of '69.

Stafford Heginbotham (right) could not fathom Avenue's decision to turn down a friendly with City in the summer of '69.

Bradford City AFC

NOSTALGIA: Bantams and Avenue at odds after dramatic rejection

Kevin Keegan won 63 caps for England between 1972 and 1982, but before then he starred in the Fourth Division for Scunthorpe.

Kevin Keegan won 63 caps for England between 1972 and 1982, but before then he starred in the Fourth Division for Scunthorpe.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Bradford say goodbye to home comforts against late Kevin Keegan

Louie Chorlton's goal earns Avenue victory last night

Louie Chorlton's goal earns Avenue victory last night

Bradford City AFC

Avenue earn bragging rights with win over youthful Bantams

Bradford (Park Avenue) are going into the new Northern Premier League East Division campaign having lost the play-off final last season.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are going into the new Northern Premier League East Division campaign having lost the play-off final last season.

Bradford City AFC

Avenue offer tempting deal at Bantams match tonight

Bill Shankly went on to manage Liverpool with great distinction, but he was at Huddersfield before then, where he brought through young forward Les Massie.

Bill Shankly went on to manage Liverpool with great distinction, but he was at Huddersfield before then, where he brought through young forward Les Massie.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Shankly and Revie influence at Bradford as summer takes shape

Tom McStravick has performed a number of roles over the years at Avenue, including caretaker boss, but as sporting and executive director now, he has an important role in overseeing a change of ownership.

Tom McStravick has performed a number of roles over the years at Avenue, including caretaker boss, but as sporting and executive director now, he has an important role in overseeing a change of ownership.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Seismic Bradford owner change 'exciting moment for club with enormous potential'

Avenue are looking to reach the next level, after losing the Northern Premier League East Division play-off final last season.

Avenue are looking to reach the next level, after losing the Northern Premier League East Division play-off final last season.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue up for sale after 12 years as Bradford born businessman stepping down

Former Derby and England striker Kevin Hector is one of Avenue's greatest ever players, with many fans still able to recall him fondly.

Former Derby and England striker Kevin Hector is one of Avenue's greatest ever players, with many fans still able to recall him fondly.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue launching huge club project at Bradford Heritage Festival

Ben Andreucci (yellow and black) made his mark after joining Avenue in January from Cleethorpes Town and he hit the ground running last night.

Ben Andreucci (yellow and black) made his mark after joining Avenue in January from Cleethorpes Town and he hit the ground running last night.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue see off Sheffield as Andreucci admits 'it still hurts'

Marcus Carver (left) is back for Avenue, the prolific striker having come close to scoring here during May's play-off final against Emley.

Marcus Carver (left) is back for Avenue, the prolific striker having come close to scoring here during May's play-off final against Emley.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

"Fresh start" for Avenue as free friendly gets them going after play-off agony

Craig Large (right) and Tara Nolan (left) have both joined Avenue ahead of the new season.

Craig Large (right) and Tara Nolan (left) have both joined Avenue ahead of the new season.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue appoint former Oldham and Leeds staff to key roles at club

Formerly in charge of Eccleshill and Liversedge, Ryan Toulson will be Bradford (Park Avenue)'s assistant manager for 2026/27.

Formerly in charge of Eccleshill and Liversedge, Ryan Toulson will be Bradford (Park Avenue)'s assistant manager for 2026/27.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue stalwart Toulson named assistant as Bradford derbies due in FA Cup

Ian Cooper played in that Bantams and Motherwell friendly, but it took place a week later than originally planned.

Ian Cooper played in that Bantams and Motherwell friendly, but it took place a week later than originally planned.

Bradford City AFC

NOSTALGIA: Avenue fall foul on fixture front after trying to avoid Bantams clash

Neil Redfearn briefly returned to the Bantams in 2023 as an academy coach, over two decades after leaving the club as a player.

Neil Redfearn briefly returned to the Bantams in 2023 as an academy coach, over two decades after leaving the club as a player.

Bradford City AFC

Former Bantams and Avenue player saves life of famous partner's mum

Brad Abbott (right) playing for Boston against York City in National League North.

Brad Abbott (right) playing for Boston against York City in National League North.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue announce promotion winner Abbott as Hall goes to neighbours Guiseley

Terry Oldfield played cricket in Bradford while also serving Park Avenue, but he was not here for long.

Terry Oldfield played cricket in Bradford while also serving Park Avenue, but he was not here for long.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

HISTORY: 'The first Ian Botham'... ex-Somerset and Football League ace quits Bradford

Adriano Moke (left) during Avenue's 1-1 draw with champions Redcar back in March.

Adriano Moke (left) during Avenue's 1-1 draw with champions Redcar back in March.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Experienced Moke aiming for third time lucky after signing new Avenue deal

Jake Beesley scored 20 goals in 42 games for Bradford (Park Avenue)

Jake Beesley scored 20 goals in 42 games for Bradford (Park Avenue)

Bradford City AFC

Avenue education got ball rolling for Bantams striker Beesley

Charlie Winfield (right) in action for Avenue during a win at Grimsby Borough in April that was instrumental in his side making the play-offs.

Charlie Winfield (right) in action for Avenue during a win at Grimsby Borough in April that was instrumental in his side making the play-offs.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue reveal more major retention news as Winfield and Ekpolo choose to stay

Robbie Fox (left) and Jake Thompson (right) pose in the new Avenue shirts for the 2026/27 season.

Robbie Fox (left) and Jake Thompson (right) pose in the new Avenue shirts for the 2026/27 season.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue announce double signing with difference in huge statement for next season

Connor Shanks (left) celebrates scoring late on during a dramatic win against Blyth Spartans in December.

Connor Shanks (left) celebrates scoring late on during a dramatic win against Blyth Spartans in December.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Former Bantams prospect Shanks staying put as he looks to add to Avenue century

Adam Haw (left) challenges for the ball during the play-off final earlier this month.

Adam Haw (left) challenges for the ball during the play-off final earlier this month.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue announce three retentions in three days as Horsfall club keep busy

Declan Lambton tries to beat Jameel Ible to the ball during Emley's 1-1 draw at Bradford (Park Avenue) back in August.

Declan Lambton tries to beat Jameel Ible to the ball during Emley's 1-1 draw at Bradford (Park Avenue) back in August.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue snap up boyhood fan and experienced defender in big double swoop

Johnny Crossan (right) playing for Sunderland against Portsmouth in 1963, with the inside forward helping the Wearsiders to promotion shortly afterwards.

Johnny Crossan (right) playing for Sunderland against Portsmouth in 1963, with the inside forward helping the Wearsiders to promotion shortly afterwards.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Crossan on Avenue radar after shocking and unique career in game

Kareem Hassan-Smith gets plenty of assists marauding down the right wing.

Kareem Hassan-Smith gets plenty of assists marauding down the right wing.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue happy as Hassan-Smith signs new deal but stalwart Ellis hangs up boots

Ben Andreucci (left) celebrates his brilliant winner in the play-off semi-final at the end of last month, but heartbreak was to follow for Avenue just days later.

Ben Andreucci (left) celebrates his brilliant winner in the play-off semi-final at the end of last month, but heartbreak was to follow for Avenue just days later.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Forwards focused on promotion as Avenue announce double retention

Stockport County will play in next Sunday's League One play-off final, but it was players like Scott Duxbury (right) who got them out of their lowest ebb with promotion from National League North in 2018-19.

Stockport County will play in next Sunday's League One play-off final, but it was players like Scott Duxbury (right) who got them out of their lowest ebb with promotion from National League North in 2018-19.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Former Stockport star joins Avenue as prolific striker Carver signs new deal

Jameel Ible (17) played 37 league games last season

Jameel Ible (17) played 37 league games last season

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Elliott delighted as key defender signs new Avenue deal

Bradford (Park Avenue) won their semi at Matlock, only to fall short on penalties in the final.

Bradford (Park Avenue) won their semi at Matlock, only to fall short on penalties in the final.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue eye two promotions in three years as appointment of ex-RFL man surprising

Prince Ekpolo (left) was brilliant for Avenue in the run-in, as they won five successive games to reach the play-off final, but he and his team-mates could not quite get over the line against Emley.

Prince Ekpolo (left) was brilliant for Avenue in the run-in, as they won five successive games to reach the play-off final, but he and his team-mates could not quite get over the line against Emley.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue boss hopes to repeat pain to promotion trick with play-off agony as fuel

Adam Haw (left) was one of four Avenue players to score in the penalty shootout, but Jak McCourt's miss proved fatal.

Adam Haw (left) was one of four Avenue players to score in the penalty shootout, but Jak McCourt's miss proved fatal.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Ten-man Avenue agonisingly lose cagey play-off final on penalties

Mark Beevers' towering presence in the heart of Avenue's defence on Tuesday night was instrumental in them reaching today's play-off final.

Mark Beevers' towering presence in the heart of Avenue's defence on Tuesday night was instrumental in them reaching today's play-off final.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

League One promotion expert Beevers believes Avenue effort arguably even greater

Marcus Carver (right) couldn't find the net in this goalless draw at Matlock on the opening day, but he scored there when it really mattered last night.

Marcus Carver (right) couldn't find the net in this goalless draw at Matlock on the opening day, but he scored there when it really mattered last night.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Amazing Avenue stand on brink of promotion after stunning win in play-off semi