Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. facts for kids
| Full name | Bradford Park Avenue Association Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Avenue, BPA | ||
| Founded | 1907 | ||
| Ground | Horsfall Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 3,500 (1,800 seated) | ||
| Chairman | Dr John Dean | ||
| Manager | John Deacey | ||
| League | Conference North | ||
| 2013–14 | Conference North, 10th | ||
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Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. is a football club from England. They are often called "The Avenue" or "BPA" by their fans. The club was started in 1907 and plays its home games at Horsfall Stadium.
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The Story of Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.
Bradford Park Avenue has a long and interesting history in English football. The club was founded in 1907. They quickly became a strong team.
Early Days and Big Leagues
In their early years, Bradford Park Avenue played in some of the highest leagues in England. They were part of the Second Division and even reached the First Division before World War I. This was a very exciting time for the club. They played against some of the biggest teams in the country.
After the wars, the club continued to play in the Football League. They moved between the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions. They had some good seasons, like winning the Third Division North in 1928. However, by the late 1960s, the club faced challenges. They left the Football League in 1970.
Rebuilding the Club
After leaving the Football League, the original club eventually stopped playing. But the spirit of Bradford Park Avenue lived on! A new club was formed to keep the name and history alive. This new team started playing in lower, non-league divisions.
They worked hard to climb back up the football pyramid. They played in leagues like the Northern Premier League. They won the Northern Premier League Division One North championship in 2008. This showed their determination to succeed.
Where They Play: Horsfall Stadium
Bradford Park Avenue plays their home matches at Horsfall Stadium. This stadium is located in Bradford. It can hold about 3,500 fans. Around 1,800 of these seats are covered. It's a great place for fans to come and support their team.
How They're Doing Now
In recent years, Bradford Park Avenue has been playing in the Conference North, which is now known as the National League North. This is a very competitive league. For example, in the 2013-14 season, they finished 10th in the Conference North. The club continues to work hard to improve and move up the leagues.
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Horsfall Stadium
