Bridlington ends season in high-scoring,cup-winning style - plus all the winners at the club's annual awards ceremony

The last month of the season proved to be dramatic and action-packed for Bridlington Town, filled with late goals, heavy victories, cup success and important squad news as the season entered its final stages.

April 1

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Bridlington Town in action

Bridlington Town suffered a narrow 2–1 defeat to Grimsby Borough in a tense encounter. Grimsby opened the scoring in the 28th minute before Tom Allan doubled the lead in the 68th minute.

Bridlington fought back late on through Jake Day in the 78th minute, but despite seven minutes of added time, Town could not find an equaliser.

The match also saw several substitutions, including Joe Batty being forced off with an ankle injury.

April 4

Town bounced back in spectacular style with a huge 7–0 victory.

Ben Farrar opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Ahmed Salam converted a penalty to make it 2–0. Eddie Kettlewell and Farrar both added further goals as Bridlington stormed into a 4–0 halftime lead.

A second-half penalty from Salam continued the rout before late goals from Stan Hewitt and Denny Oliver completed an unforgettable afternoon for Bridlington supporters.

April 6

Bridlington were edged out 2–1 by Redcar in another closely fought contest.

Joe Pratley gave Town the lead in the 20th minute, but Redcar equalised just a minute later. A controversial penalty in the 44th minute proved decisive as Redcar secured the victory.

Town pushed hard in the second half but were unable to find another goal.

April 11

Bridlington earned a 1–1 draw in a competitive fixture.Ben Whelan put Town ahead after 14 minutes before Newton equalised in the 33rd minute. Despite five minutes of added time, neither side could find a winner.

The game also marked an emotional moment for supporters, with Jake Day officially leaving the club.

April 14

There was positive news off the pitch as Scott Kerr signed a new contract running until 2028.

Meanwhile, Destiny also committed his future to the club by signing through to the 2026/27 season.

April 18

In the final away match of the season, Bridlington battled to a 1–1 draw.

Joe Batty received a red card in the 28th minute, and manager Scott Kerr was also sent to the stands. Despite playing much of the game with ten men, Town showed resilience.

Stan Hewitt scored a late equaliser in the 85th minute to secure a valuable point

April 22

Ahmed Salam was the star of the show as Bridlington Town powered to a 4–0 victory in the Senior Cup.

Salam scored twice in the first half before Ben Farrar added a third shortly after the break. Salam then completed his hat-trick in the 71st minute to cap a dominant display.

The victory secured the Senior Cup for Bridlington Town in impressive fashion.

April 25

Town finished the month in entertaining style against Brighouse Town with another high-scoring performance.

Ahmed Salam opened the scoring early before Stan Hewitt, Ben Farrar, Alex Markham, and Salam again added goals throughout the match. Salam also converted a late penalty to continue his excellent scoring form. The game also had two late additions when Destiny Nnenaya.

The score: 8-0.

Following the match, the club celebrated its standout performers with the presentation of the annual end-of-season awards.

They are:

Supporters’ Player of the Season: Tom Allan

Players’ Player of the Season: Ahmed Salam

Manager’s Player of the Season: Alex Baird

Supporters’ Young Player of the Season: Ben Farrar

Goal of the Season: Ahmed Salam vs Emley

Golden Boot: Ahmed Salam

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