Saturday 13th June
Bradford Town F.C. Management Team confirmed for 2026/27 Hellenic League Premier season
Bradford Town F.C. are pleased to provide supporters with an update on the members and structure of the First Team Management Team in place ahead of the 2026/27 season.
First Team Manager, Chris Carr, has overseen changes to his backroom team as the club prepares for a campaign back in the Hellenic League Premier for the first time since 2022. The changes and additions can be found detailed below.
Chris Carr – First Team Manager
Harry Rutty – Assistant Manager (Promotion)
Nick Hoskins-Jones – First Team Coach
Ian Harris – First Team Coach/Goalkeeper Coach (New Addition)
Sara Hillman – First Team Physiotherapist
Tyler Delaney – Goalkeeper Coach
Zoe Boddy – Kit Manager
We would like to extend a big welcome to Ian Harris, who joins the club with a strong coaching background both as a manager and a coach, along with congratulating former captain Harry Rutty in his new role as Assistant Manager following his return to the club last season.
Friday 12th June
Club Statement: Lateral League Movement
Following the release of the new 2026/2027 leagues for the National League System, Bradford Town F.C. can confirm that an appeal was lodged with the FA in line with the standard process following the league we were placed in.
We are delighted to confirm following an appeal hearing in line with the standard procedures, that our appeal has been upheld and we will be laterally moved from the Western League Premier to the Hellenic League Premier with immediate effect for the 2026/2027 season.
We thank the Western League and teams for their hospitality last season and wish you all the best for the upcoming season.
Tuesday 2nd June
PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
We will visit Cribbs FC, Radstock Town FC, Westbury United, and Corsham Town FC, before hosting Bemerton Heath Harlequins in our 2026/27 preparations.
Saturday 14th February
MATCH POSTPONED
Our away league fixture against Wellington has been postponed due to a Waterlogged pitch.
More information will follow as to a new date for this match.
Sunday 8th February
RESCHEDULED FIXTURE – THE LES PHILLIPS CUP
Our Les Phillips Cup Quarter-Final fixture against Devizes Town FC has been rescheduled for Tuesday 17th February, and will take place at The Grist Environmental Ground.
The scheduled kick-off time for this fixture is 7:45pm
Saturday 7th February
MATCH POSTPONED
Today’s re-arranged Les Phillips Cup Quarter Final match against Devizes Town FC has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
More information will follow as to a new date for this match.
Tuesday 27th January
MATCHES POSTPONED
Tonight’s re-arranged Les Phillips Cup Quarter-Final match versus Devizes Town FC has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. This will now be played on Saturday 7th February with the away match at Wellington AFC now moved to the following Saturday 14th February.
Our Saturday 31st January fixture at St Austell AFC has also been postponed. More information will follow as to a new date for this match.
Saturday 24th January
MATCH POSTPONED
Tomorrow’s home game versus Street has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course.
Tuesday 7th October
TONIGHT’S MATCH V NAILSEA & TICKENHAM NOW TO PLAYED AT TROWBRIDGE ROAD
Due to Nailsea & Tickenham’s pitch being unavailable, tonight’s game will now be played at Trowbridge Road, 7.30pm kick-off.
Wednesday 17th September
2025/26 BTFC ONLINE CLUB SHOP LAUNCHED
Replica shirts and official teamwear are now available from the BTFC online shop through our kit provider Kappa. Please see the link below for further details.
https://www.qclubs.shop/collections/bradford-town-football-club
https://www.qclubs.shop/collections/bradford-town-football-club
Friday 4th July
2025/26 FIXTURES CONFIRMED
FA Cup and FA Vase draws were made today finalising the fixture list for the 2025/26 season. Bradford will host Bournemouth FC in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round on Saturday 2nd August. In the FA Vase, we travel to Newent Town on Saturday 23rd August in the First Qualifying Round.
Please see the FIXTURES & RESULTS tab for details.
Saturday 28th June
SOUNDS OF THE GROUND ’25 OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
Just a week to go until we host our first outdoor music festival at Trowbridge Road. Tickets selling fast. Nine great bands for just £20! Follow the link to book your place. www.ticketsource.co.uk/satg25
Tuesday 15th May
League Allocations Confirmed
Bradford Town F.C. will be playing in the Jewson Western League Premier Division for the 2025/26 season. Fixtures will be announced in due course.
Tuesday 20th May
HEAD OF MARKETING APPOINTED
Bradford Town F.C. are delighted to announce the appointment of Kurtis Betteridge to Head of Marketing.
This is a new role which has been created to enable the club to continue to grow and move forward off the pitch following our recent success in the 2024/25 season.
On the appointment, Vice Chairman Tim Mourant, noted: “Kurtis has been instrumental in growing the profile of the club through revamping our social media channels and creating a recognisable presence online. This was recognised by the Western League who honoured the club with the Best Digital Engagement award for 2024/25. We look forward to building on this as we now take our place in the Premier Division.”
This move signifies a commitment to our wider strategy and is referenced by our new Head of Marketing who said: “It’s a privilege to hold a position such as this one at the club. I look forward to the hard work set to take place in the off-season in order to prepare for the next campaign, as well as the excitement of returning to Step 5 altogether. It feels like the right time to make this step up, and with it I can’t wait to get started and add to our talented team behind the scenes.”
Saturday 3rd May
PROMOTION SECURED
Bradford Town are promoted to Step 5 of the national league system after an emphatic 5-0 victory at Calne Town. The division allocated to Bradford will be decided by the Football Association in due course. The club presentation evening will be held this coming Saturday (10th) at 6.30pm with all supporters invited to attend. Thank you for your magnificent support in the last two play-off games and throughout the season.
Tuesday 29th April
PROMOTION PLAY-OFFS INFORMATION
Following the last night’s play-off semi final victory at Devizes Town, the final be played between Calne Town v Bradford Town at Bremhill View, Calne on Saturday 3rd May, kick-off 3pm.
Tuesday 25th March
MEET THE MANAGERThe club will be hosting a ‘Meet the Manager’ session on Tuesday 25th March at 7.30. All supporters are invited to ask Chris any questions as we approach our final few games of the season. Committee members will also be there to answer any questions surrounding the club more generally.
SOUNDS AT THE GROUND ’25 – BTFC MUSIC FESTIVAL – Full price tickets now on sale – only £20!
(See link here or click on poster below): www.ticketsource.co.uk/satg25
(See link here or click on poster below): www.ticketsource.co.uk/satg25
Saturday 4th January
POSTPONED – BRADFORD TOWN v GILLINGHAM TOWN
Following a pitch inspection this morning, our match against Gillingham Town has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course.
Saturday 7th October
POSTPONED – BRADFORD TOWN v HENGROVE ATHLETIC
Unfortunately, Following a pitch inspection this morning, our match against Hengrove Athletic FC has been postponed on safety grounds due to the current weather conditions. A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course. The clubhouse will still be open to all from 1pm onwards.
Saturday 26th October
CANCELLED – KETTLESMITH OKTOBERFEST BEER FESTIVAL AT BTFC:
Sadly, Kettlesmith have had to cancel the planned Oktoberfest at BTFC on Saturday 26th October.
Their brewery will be open from 12pm – 5pm instead for those wanting to try their beers.
Monday 16th Septmeber
CLUB STATEMENT: Regarding our FA Vase tie versus AFC Aldermaston
We can confirm that our FA Vase match versus AFC Aldermaston is confirmed at 3.00pm on Saturday 21st September. For those booked on the supporters coach, it will depart from the ground at 11.20am and from Trinity Church Trowbridge at 11.30am.
Monday 16th Septmeber
CLUB STATEMENT: Regarding our FA Vase tie versus AFC Aldermaston
Our opponents AFC Aldermaston groundshare with Thatcham Town. Thatcham have been ordered to replay an FA Trophy match on Tuesday 17th September. Should Thatcham win, they have been drawn at home in the next round and would have first choice to use their ground for the tie on Saturday 21st September.
This would require our FA Vase match with AFC Aldermaston to be rearranged. As soon as tomorrow night’s game has been decided we will make a further announcement.
This would require our FA Vase match with AFC Aldermaston to be rearranged. As soon as tomorrow night’s game has been decided we will make a further announcement.
Wednesday 24th July
SEASON TICKETS AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2024/24 ANNOUNCED
Friday 21st June
PRE SEASON SCHEDULE
Monday 3rd June
Bradford Town FC held the annual AGM on Monday 3rd June to elect club officials and committee members. We can announce the following positions we confirmed:
Chairman: Steve Rose
Vice Chair: Tim Mourant
Secretary: Chris Clark
Treasurer: Andy Asplin
Welfare Officer: Sally Clark
Committee Members: James Bancroft, Andrew Phillips, Matt Sturla, George Tucker and Alan Rose.
The elected officials will be in post until we have our next AGM. Many thanks for everyone who put forward their nominations.
Vice Chair: Tim Mourant
Secretary: Chris Clark
Treasurer: Andy Asplin
Welfare Officer: Sally Clark
Committee Members: James Bancroft, Andrew Phillips, Matt Sturla, George Tucker and Alan Rose.
The elected officials will be in post until we have our next AGM. Many thanks for everyone who put forward their nominations.
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