Club Overview

Albion Sports were founded in 1974 and are nicknamed the Lions. The Bradford club joined the Northern Counties East League in 2011 after progressing through local amateur football. The club’s history includes a number of Bradford and West Riding cup successes, as well as the NCEL Division One title in 2012/13.

Ground Guide: Myra Shay

Address: 489 Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 8QX.

The ground has a 4G playing surface. The league’s published guide lists admission at £7 for adults, £4 for concessions and free entry for under-16s with a paying adult. Programmes are online-only and dogs are permitted on a lead, according to the league information.

Getting There

Bradford Interchange is approximately 1¼ miles away. The league guide lists buses 671, X11 and 660 towards Barkerend Road, with the nearest stop at Fitzroy Road. From Bradford city centre, head up Barkerend Road towards St Clements Church; the pitch is on the left beyond the lights.

Club History and Honours

Albion Sports’ journey from Bradford Amateur Sunday League and West Riding County Amateur football into the NCEL reflects the club’s development from local football into the regional pyramid. Their honours include the NCEL Division One championship in 2012/13 and several Bradford-area cup wins.

Official club information: Northern Counties East Football League – Albion Sports.