Non-League Paper

Tracey’s triple tops as Pewits power on

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
3 May 2026

NPL EAST PLAY-OFF FINAL
By Joshua Birkin

EMLEY AFC 0

BRADFORD PARK AVE 0
AET, Emley AFC won 5-4 on penalties
EMLEY AFC treated a record crowd of 1,771 to a promotion as they beat ten-man Bradford Park Avenue on penalties in the NPL East play-off final after a goalles draw.
It mark the highest level that the Pewits have ever played at as they climb up to Step 3 of the Non-League pyramid and into the Northern Premier League Premier Division.
And it sealed a third promotion under boss, Richard Tracey, who was delighted to continue his side’s impressive climb.
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