Hopes were high for a match against St Helens that could have sent the Shakers like a rocket into second position in the league. But, despite the impressive fireworks display in the air around Gigg Lane and plenty of cracking chances for both sides going begging, the Bonfire Night game ended with honours even.
Nevertheless, the 1-1 scoreline in a tough game against resolute opponents stretches our unbeaten record to 18 and moves us up into third place. Highlights and post match media is available below.
Next up: AFC Liverpool. We’re still the ‘Mighty Shakers’ and on the back of three away wins on the trot, so we head for Merseyside with momentum on the road. We hope there are still many Shakers fans still able to reach Crosby for the now earlier kick-off at 1pm this Saturday.
We will be hoping to follow up a 2-0 victory against AFC Liverpool at home in August to complete the double for a second successive season. But it will be anything but easy. So come on you Shakers fans, let’s shake off the disappointment of Bonfire Night and have lots of noise as we get behind our lads at the Marine Travel Arena in Crosby. Get all your match information below.
In Opposition – AFC Liverpool
AFC Liverpool has been having a solid season so far in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division. After 21 games, they’ve won 12, drawn once, and lost eight. Sitting 7th in the league, they’ve scored 50 goals but have let in 46, so they’ve seen their fair share of action at both ends of the pitch.
Their recent form is a bit of a mixed bag – three wins and three losses in their last six games. Most recently, they pulled off an exciting 4-3 away win against West Didsbury & Chorlton, showing they’ve got plenty of fight.
With Phil Stafford at the helm, they’re looking to keep climbing the league ladder and make a strong finish to the season and jump into the play-offs come April.
Tickets
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Online tickets are available ahead of the game, with pay on the gate available. Ticket prices are as follows:
- Adults – £7
- Concessions (Students / Over 65s) – £4
- U18s – £2
On the Day & In the Ground
Travel: M57/M58 take the A5036 signposted Bootle & Docks, at the roundabout under the flyover turn right onto the A565 following signs for Crosby and Marine AFC. After passing Tesco Express on the right, turn left at the traffic lights (by Merchants Taylors School) into College Road, ground is approx ½ mile on the left.
SatNav Postcode: L23 3AS
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Parking: There is a small car park at the Marine Travel Arena but this is unavailable to the public on match days. Parking is available on the streets around the ground, some of which is Pay and Display.
Please park considerately and think of local residents.
Inside the Ground: The Marine Travel Arena is one of the best maintained grounds in the NWCFL. It boasts a tea bar that serves hot pies and burgers as well as the usual range of hot drinks. The bar in the Graham Lounge is also open on matchdays and both Sky Sports and BT Sport are available. There is a large covered stand behind the goal, covered standing along one side of the ground and open standing behind the other goal. There are clean and modern men’s and ladies toilets underneath the stand.
Matchday Programme: Printed copies available on the turnstiles for £2.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make the game, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. 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.
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!
