This represents a small £1 increase to the Adult ticket (from £7 to £8). The Board and Committee have worked hard to keep football at Dennyfield affordable for everyone, despite the significant and ever‑increasing costs we are facing each year.

Like many community clubs, we are absorbing rising expenses across almost every area of operations, including:

Higher electricity and utilities costs
Increased bar stock and catering supplies prices
Rising pitch maintenance and groundskeeping costs
Higher insurance premiums
National Minimum Wage increases
National Insurance increases
Bradford Council’s revaluation of the Dennyfield site, resulting in a new charge for business rates – a valuation we believe to be incorrect and are formally challenging

Even with this small adjustment, the club is forecasting an overall loss for the coming season. However, we remain committed to ensuring that football at Thackley AFC stays accessible, welcoming, and community‑driven. Dennyfield should continue to be a place for everyone to come together, enjoy football, and support their local club.

We are proud to have seen increased attendances over recent years, and we encourage supporters to keep backing the team. Every visit, every ticket, and every purchase at the bar or snack bar genuinely helps the club manage rising costs. We also invite supporters and local businesses to explore our sponsorship packages, which play a vital role in sustaining the club’s future.

The 100 Club – The Best Value for Supporters

For those wanting the most affordable way to follow Thackley AFC while directly supporting the club, the 100 Club remains the best option.

For £120, members receive:

A season ticket for all home league games
Saving £184 across the season compared to paying full entry each match
10% discount at the bar
Entry into monthly cash prize draws, with three top prizes every month

The 100 Club offers exceptional value and is one of the most important ways supporters can help secure the long‑term sustainability of Thackley AFC.

Of course, whichever way you choose to support the Club we appreciate and we look forward to welcoming you back for our final two pre-season friendlies, where prices will remain as per last season, before the new pricing structure is implemented from the first home league game of the season.