Clayton Albion F.C.

12/06/2026

🔥🌐 WELCOME XCLUSIVNET TO CLAYTON FOOTBALL! ❤️💛

We are delighted to welcome XclusivNet as an official Club Sponsor of the Clayton Football Group for the upcoming season.

XclusivNet specialises in delivering high-speed internet solutions to multi-tenanted buildings, helping developers, landlords, and managing agents provide reliable connectivity while creating additional revenue opportunities within their developments.

Their services include:

✅ High-Speed Internet Solutions
✅ Multi-Tenanted Building Connectivity
✅ Developer & Agent Partnerships
✅ Tenant Broadband Services
✅ Secure Network Infrastructure

We're proud to have them supporting the entire Clayton Football family:

⚽ Clayton A.F.C
⚽ Clayton Albion F.C
⚽ Clayton Rangers
⚽ Clayton Sports U23s

🚀 Are you a developer looking to add value and generate additional revenue from your projects? XclusivNet can help turn connectivity into a valuable asset for both you and your occupants.

📧 [email protected]

Together we're building something special. ❤️💛

Four Clubs. One Community. All Clayton. ❤️💛

⚽🌐🔥

12/06/2026

❤️💛 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦 & 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 ❤️💛

As we enter the final chapter of our season, we want to take a moment to thank every single sponsor, partner, volunteer, player and supporter who has helped make this year possible.

What started as an ambitious vision has grown into something special. This season has seen the continued development of the Clayton Football Group, with players representing our community across multiple teams, more and more people attending matches and events, and the foundations being laid for an even bigger future.

Now we face our final challenge before we reset and go again next season.

🏆 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦
🏆 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
🏆 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟

To bring more silverware back to Clayton

This Sunday marks the start of the Bradford Summer Cup competitions, with fixtures taking place at selected venues across Bradford. Our teams will be giving everything to finish the season strongly and continue building momentum heading into next season.

We know none of this would be possible without the incredible businesses, organisations and community partners who continue to back local grassroots sport.

A huge thank you to:

📦 Express Courier Solutions Ltd
🚚 Reliable Courier Services
📞 01274 924544

💻 Factor-IT
📡 IT Support, Cyber Security & Hosted Telecoms Experts
📞 01274 916237

🌐 XclusivNet
📶 Business Internet, Connectivity & Telecoms Solutions
📞 01274 916237

🔥 Devine North – Mick Devine
🚿 Fire Sprinkler Systems Specialist
📞 07473 822349

🔧 Keighley MOT & Service Centre
🚗 MOTs, Servicing & Vehicle Repairs
📞 01535 609708

🧼 H&R Cleaning Services
✨ Professional Cleaning Services
📞 07496 821120

🚗 Triple H Recovery’s
🔧 Vehicle Recovery & Transport Services
📞 07501 417722

🎪 Charles bouncy castles LTD
🎉 Bouncy Castles & Event Hire
📞 07729 352027

⚙️ mecair pneumatics Ltd
🔩 Pneumatic Systems & Engineering Solutions
📞 07881 948371

🛞 Alpine Tyres
🔧 Tyres, Fitting & Vehicle Services
📞 01274 832201

🏗️ ATB FAbrications
⚙️ Metal Fabrication Specialists
📞 01274 830022

🏉 Clayton Rugby League Club
🎉 Hospitality, Functions & Events Venue
📞 01274 270810

💚 Hive South Bradford
🏃‍♀️ Promoting Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Through Community Activities

Your support allows us to keep providing opportunities, developing players and representing our community with pride.

Here's to one final push, one final challenge, and hopefully a few more trophies finding their way back onto the shelf before we come back bigger, stronger and even more ambitious next season. 🏆❤️💛

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05/06/2026

🔥💻 WELCOME FACTORIT TO CLAYTON FOOTBALL! ❤️💛

We are delighted to welcome FactorIT as an official Club Sponsor of the Clayton Football Group for the upcoming season.

As a proud local business, FactorIT provides reliable, professional, and cost-effective IT solutions to businesses across Yorkshire and beyond, helping organisations stay connected, secure, and productive.

Their services include:

✅ IT Support Services
✅ Hosted Telecoms & Internet
✅ Cyber Security Solutions
✅ Microsoft 365 & Cloud Services
✅ Network Infrastructure & Wi-Fi
✅ Digital Transformation Projects

With their motto of "Small Business Costs. Enterprise-Level Expertise.", FactorIT delivers the knowledge, experience, and service levels typically associated with larger providers, whilst maintaining the personal touch and flexibility of a local business.

We're proud to have them supporting not just one team, but the entire Clayton Football family:

⚽ Clayton A.F.C
⚽ Clayton Albion F.C
⚽ Clayton Rangers
⚽ Clayton Sports U23s

Please join us in thanking Gavin and the team at FactorIT for their support and, when the opportunity arises, consider supporting the businesses that support grassroots sport in our community.

📞 01274 916237
📧 [email protected]

Together we're building something special.

❤️💛 Four Clubs. One Community. All Clayton. ❤️💛

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04/06/2026

04/06/2026

🚗⚽ A HUGE THANK YOU TO KEIGHLEY MOT & SERVICE CENTRE! ⚽🚗

We're delighted to welcome Keighley MOT & Service Centre as an official Club Sponsor of the Clayton Football Group and thank them for helping us kick off this exciting new chapter in style! 🧡🖤

As we continue building opportunities across our clubs, support from local businesses like Keighley MOT is invaluable. Their backing helps us provide opportunities for players, improve the matchday experience, and continue growing football in our community.

Whether it's an MOT, routine servicing, repairs, diagnostics, or keeping your vehicle roadworthy, make sure you support the businesses that support local grassroots sport. 👏

📍 Keighley MOT & Service Centre
📞 01535 609708
📧 [email protected]

Please give their page a like, share this post, and keep them in mind the next time your vehicle needs some attention.

Together we're building something special.

⚽ Clayton A.F.C
⚽ Clayton Albion FC
⚽ Clayton Rangers
⚽ Clayton Sports FC

One Community. All Clayton. ❤️💛

31/05/2026

🔥⚽ 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗔.𝗙.𝗖. – 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟯 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧 ⚽🔥
This summer isn't about making up the numbers.
It's about making a statement. 💪❤️💛
For the first time under the Clayton Football Group banner, we will be represented by THREE teams across the Bradford Summer Cup competitions, each with their own ambitions, targets and unfinished business.

🏆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗻 Back for another shot at silverware. After coming so close on a number of occasions, the lads have unfinished business and will be looking to show exactly what they're capable of.

⚔️ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 A new chapter begins. A talented squad, a fresh identity and a determination to raise the bar. Rangers are ready to compete and make their mark.

⭐ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝟮𝟯𝘀 The newest addition to the family. Young, hungry and full of potential. This summer is an opportunity to showcase the next generation and build a pathway for the future.
One club. Three teams. One mission.
To compete. To develop. To win. To make Clayton proud.

The journey starts now. 👊
❤️💛

30/05/2026

❤️💛 POST MATCH REPORT | CLAYTON SPORTS 3-1 WHETLEY FC ❤️💛

Another positive step forward for the lads today as Clayton Sports secured a deserved 3-1 victory over Whetley FC. 👏⚽

The game didn't quite start with the same intensity and fluency as our previous two outings, but there were still plenty of encouraging signs throughout. Most notably, the progression in our possession play continues to develop. The boys retained the ball well, used the width of the pitch effectively, and consistently looked to stretch the opposition and create space.

Huge credit must go to Whetley FC, who arrived with a thin squad and several fresh faces in their ranks. They worked incredibly hard throughout and made life difficult for us. At half-time the scores remained locked at 0-0, which was a fair reflection of a competitive opening 45 minutes.

Following the first-half water break, the message was simple: stay positive in possession but be more purposeful in attack. We wanted to move the ball forward with greater intent and create opportunities through direct, attacking football rather than simply keeping the ball for the sake of it.

Once again, the squad was made up of a mixture of players, but the consistency in our formations, principles, and tactical approach is becoming increasingly evident. Regardless of who is on the pitch, the players are growing more comfortable in their roles and understanding exactly what is expected of them.

The deadlock was eventually broken through a somewhat controversial penalty decision, which was calmly dispatched by BK. From that moment on, we looked the more dangerous side and created chance after chance despite the challenging weather conditions and difficult playing surface.

A special mention also goes to Zain, who thought he had got himself on the scoresheet only for the flag to deny him. Unfortunately, he was wearing the wrong colours today and the offside call meant his celebrations were cut short! 😂⚽

Credit also to John May, who managed to get himself on the scoresheet for the opposition. Always nice to see him finding the net... even if it was at our expense this time! 😅👏

⚽ Goalscorers
🎯 BK (Penalty)
🎯 Tyrone Price x2

The most pleasing aspect of the performance was once again the attitude and togetherness shown by the group. There was a real positive energy throughout, and it's becoming increasingly clear that the players are beginning to trust one another, not just the teammates they are familiar with. That growing understanding and unity is a huge positive as we continue to build towards the Summer Cup and the season ahead.

A lot of hard work still to do, but another step in the right direction. Three wins from three in pre-season and plenty more to come from this group. 💪❤️💛

30/05/2026

⚽️⚽️⚽️MATCH DAY⚽️⚽️⚽️

🔥🏉⚽ BIG DAY OF SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT THIS SATURDAY AT CLAYTON RUGBY CLUB! 🍻🎉

Get yourselves down to the club this Saturday for a packed day of sport, community, and fun from start to finish!

🕦 Club Opens – 11:30am

⚽ 1:00pm – Local Derby Day!
Our lads from Clayton A.F.C take on local rivals Whetley FC on the grass in what promises to be a cracking encounter. Get down early and get behind the boys! ❤️💛

🏆 3:00pm – Challenge Cup Final LIVE
Watch all the action from rugby league's showpiece event on the big screens throughout the club.

⚽ 5:00pm – UEFA Champions League Final LIVE
Arsenal 🆚 PSG

The biggest game in European football shown live throughout the venue.

🐎 6:30pm onwards – Race Night!
The perfect way to round off a fantastic day. Back a horse, have a laugh with friends, and help raise funds for the club at the same time.

🍻 Fully stocked bar
📺 Live sport throughout the day
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
🎟️ Race Night fundraising fun

🌟 Everyone is welcome – members, supporters, families, friends and visitors alike. Come down, enjoy the atmosphere and be part of a fantastic day at your local community club. 🌟

One club. One massive day. Four great reasons to join us.

Who's staying for the full house? 👀

❤️💛 See you at Clayton Rugby Club this Saturday! ❤️💛

28/05/2026

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 ❤️💛

Tonight’s game was about far more than football. ⚽❤️

Before kick-off, both teams came together for a minute’s applause in memory of a very special young man who was tragically taken from us far too soon. 👏🕊️ A touching moment that reminded everybody that football is one big family, and some things are far bigger than the result on the pitch. Our thoughts and love remain with his family and friends. ❤️

As for the game itself, there were a huge amount of positives to take from the performance. 💪🔥 This is still a completely new group that has only recently come together, and considering that, the lads performed exceptionally well against a very strong opposition.

Credit to Aspire FC, a side who completed a league and cup double 🏆 and have experienced players who have played together for years. We knew it would be a difficult test, but our lads more than matched them throughout the game and arguably created the better chances across the 90 minutes. 👏⚽

There are already strong signs of progress, understanding, and togetherness within the squad. 🤝❤️ The formation, tactics, and style of play are things we must continue to trust and believe in. At times, the ball can move quicker and decision-making in key moments can improve, but those things come with time, trust, and building relationships on the pitch.

What stood out most was the attitude, work rate, and commitment from every single player. 🔥👏 It is important that the squad trusts not only the teammates they know well, but every player across the entire group. Every individual and every team within the setup will have a huge role to play throughout the season, and togetherness will be key to what we are building. ❤️💛

The only frustration on the night was the inconsistency in some refereeing decisions, which made certain moments difficult for both sides. But our focus remains firmly on ourselves, our standards, and the progress being made week by week. ⚽

Most importantly, there is complete belief in this squad. The foundations are there, the togetherness is growing, and the mentality shown tonight was outstanding. 💪❤️💛

Trust the process. Teamwork makes the dream work. ❤️💛

❤️💛

02/03/2026

💥MATCH - REPORT FIRST WIN IN THE CRAVEN PREMIER! HISTORY✅️ 💥

After what feels like a lifetime of “so close” moments, the lads finally got the result they’ve deserved — a brilliant 5–1 victory for Clayton A.F.C.! 💪⚽🔥

The game started cagey, but the visitors took the lead from a penalty. No worries — Clayton responded exactly like champions. Tyrone Pryce New tapped in the equaliser, then won a penalty himself and calmly slotted it home to put us ahead. From there, the away side barely threatened.

Second half? Pure chaos… in the best way. Ty completed a Balotelli-style hat-trick, including a rocket from 25 yards that smashed into the top corner 🚀⚽. Hammad⁩ coolly finished a slick one-two at the byline, slotting in with precision. Curtis braybrooke rounded things off with a composed bullet finish to seal the win.

Massive credit to all the lads — every single one played their part:

Danny Taylor — sweeper supreme, winning everything near him, even showing off with keepy-uppies before calmly clearing danger 😅👏

Riley Whitaker — stepping out of position and linking brilliantly with midfield

John May — commanding and organised at the back all afternoon

Daniel Giles — keeper extraordinaire, reading a dipping deflection perfectly and tipping it over the bar with Swan-like finesse 🧤✨

Zain — slotting in after an early injury and never looking out of place

Midfield trio — Zain, Mushy⁩, and Hammad “Twinkle Toes” were relentless, creative, and unplayable 🔥

Attack — Ty Price (hat-trick hero 👑⚽⚽⚽), Curt (calm finish in consecutive games), Stefan Grant (everywhere, outworking everyone), and new boys Faheem & Kallum Towey tearing up the left side

This win is long overdue, but it shows exactly what this squad is about — energy, graft, creativity, and belief. Momentum is building, confidence is sky-high, and the climb up the table continues 📈🔥

NEXT UP CUP TIE - BRING THE 🏆