It’s the big one – a local derby, with top position in the league again at stake. Our performance in beating Chadderton 5-2 away from home was a huge morale-booster for everyone at Gigg Lane.
But we face a tough battle to stay top. Ramsbottom are behind us only on goal difference and have a game in hand. Chadderton are only one point behind us, but have played one game more.
And breathing down the necks of all three top teams are Lower Breck, whose six victories in succession have pushed them into a threatening position in fourth place.
Notwithstanding the great win at Chaddy, the two teams will be all square when the ref blows that starting whistle. It will help the lads enormously if they are backed by a raucous, bumper Boxing Day gate.
So please come on down and get the ground rocking. Up the Shakers!!!
View Friday’s post match media including interviews with Dave McNabb, DJ Pedro & Courtney Meppen-Walter below.
In Opposition – Ramsbottom United
Ramsbottom have made great progress since finishing 18th in the league last season.
They’ve been top for almost the whole of the 24-25 season, and their consistency is reflected in their last six games – five wins and one draw.
We drew 1-1 at Ramsbottom back in September.
Last season we took four points from Rammy, winning 2-1 at home and drawing 0-0 away. We also knocked them out of the Macron Cup, winning on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium.
On the Day & In the Ground
Our Matchday @ Gigg guide is available to read to find out everything you need to know going on in and around the ground.
Advance Online tickets – Home & Away Supporters
Home Supporters: Advanced tickets are available to purchase now for supporters in the Main Stand providing ‘unreserved’ seating. Supporters should avoid sitting in ‘reserved’ seats which are allocated to Season Ticket holders.
South Stand is now SOLD OUT.
These tickets are selling well and will be available until sold out. Get yours now – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
To ensure your place in either of these stands, an online ticket should be secured in advance. Pay on the gate facilities will only be available in the Cemetery End.
Away Supporters: Ramsbottom supporters have been allocated Blocks H & I within the Main Stand (entry via turnstile 7) as now standard for visiting teams at Gigg Lane. Tickets can be purchased by selecting the ticket allocation for visiting supporters, as shown to the right.
Cemetery End: To pay on the day, either cash or card payments will be taken on the turnstiles of the Cemetery End.
Turnstiles across the ground will open from 1.30pm.
Hospitality – SOLD OUT
All tickets for either the EyeLevel Sponsors Lounge or 1885 Suite have been allocated and we look forward to welcoming all who will be joining us, alongside our match sponsors Bret Civils and Groundwork on the day.
Guests are requested to arrive from 12.30pm.
Our attending guest club legend on the day will be Andy Bishop, who will attend a Q&A session in our Sponsors Lounge and in Starkies.
Starkies Bar
Before kick-off: Starkies will be open at the normal time of 12.30pm for supporters to access from the Manchester Road End entrance before kick-off. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis up to capacity, which will be managed on the door.
Supporters will only be able to gain entry by presenting their online ticket purchased in advance, and no re-entry will be allowed once supporters leave to take their seat ahead of kick-off.
Starkies Pass ticket holders will be permitted access at any time in line with their purchase.
Andy Bishop’s Q&A will take place from 1.20pm.
During the game: After kick-off, the bar can be accessed by anyone situated in the Main Stand (via the door linked to the concourse) or in the South Stand (via the front of the Manchester Road End). The bar is open throughout the game, including at half-time.
Post-match: Starkies will be open to all, again up to capacity, with last orders at 7.30pm.
If you don’t have your ticket for the game, get it now – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
Whatever you are doing this festive time, be #PartofIt with the Shakers!
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: The game will be broadcast live from Gigg Lane via our streaming service accessed via TicketCo. The cost is £7.29 (inc.VAT & fees).
Season ticket holders can gain access to live streams for FREE as part of their season ticket purchase. Enter your 5-letter reference code from your season ticket receipt in the ‘Promocode’ box and click apply.
Your link to access the game will be provided in your receipt following the transaction.
Live stream tickets will be available to purchase very soon from our ticket webpage HERE.
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Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Commentary will also be available via the station’s DAB channel, for those in the Bury, Rochdale & surrounding areas.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
