The trip to Colne follows hard on the heels of last Tuesday’s visit to Charnock Richard, and we’re hoping the outcome is similar. What a treat it was for the Shakers and our fans. We celebrated the return to League action with an away win under lights on a wet and skiddy pitch – and with a clean sheet.
It was a good start for goalkeeper Russell Saunders – who was drafted in at the last minute as Mitch Allen and his partner welcomed their new arrival – Once again congrats to Mitch and Erikha on the birth of their child from everyone at the club.
The pressures of recent weeks have left us with several leading players struggling against injury. But the big danger at Colne is that on paper it should be a pushover. We’re third in the league with games in hand, and Colne are rock bottom – beaten in their last five games and with only six points.
So…come on you Shakers!!
In Opposition – Colne
It’s been a dire season so far for Colne. Formed in 1996, they celebrated their 20th anniversary by winning the NWCFL title with 100 points and more than 100 goals.
In 2017, they finished their first season in the Northern Premier League West Division in a respectable fifth place, and in the following year reached the play-offs. That was as good as it got, however, and they were relegated in 2023.
Back in the NWCFL Premier Division, they were beaten 3-1 by Bury in the second match of the season and lost 4-1 in the return fixture. They ended the season in 10th position – seven places below Bury.
Tickets
Entry is via a pre-purchased entry ticket only.
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On the Day & In the Ground
Travel: Follow M65 to end of motorway. Turn left and follow signs for Skipton and Keighley, continue to roundabout, take 1st left up Harrison Drive, across small roundabout, follow road to ground..
SatNav Postcode: BB8 9SJ
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Parking: Parking is limited so please arrive as early as possible. There are spaces at the grassed area at the side of the NORI Stadium, the access road, and the public car park by Colne & Nelson Rugby Club. Additional parking can be found at nearby Pendle Leisure Centre, Boundary Mill & Red Lane.
Please park considerately and think of local residents.
Food / Drink: The main club house, will be open which has a bar serving soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including draft and snacks and have an outside can bar and a cafe serving burgers, pies, chips etc.
Matchday Programme: Printed copies available on the turnstiles for £3.
#NonLeagueDogs: Dogs are welcome but please keep them on a lead and take into account that it will be very busy.
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!
