We welcome Colne to Gigg Lane determined to bounce back from our disappointing start to a month which may well prove vital in our bid for promotion.
That 3-1 defeat at Litherland REMYCA was hard to take, but hey! – football’s always about a new start with the next match.
We beat Colne 2-0 at their place at the end of October, with second-half goals from Ben Hockenhull and Connor Pye. Since then, we’ve won two and lost two and Colne have won two, drawn one and lost one.
Losing twice in four games has come as a massive shock after going 21 without a single defeat. A convincing victory against Colne is clearly well within our capabilities, and would give morale a massive boost.
So we need lots of fans in good voice to flock to Gigg Lane and get behind the lads. Please come on down – and come on you Shakers!!
View Wednesday’s post match reaction from Dave McNabb and Cam Fogerty below.
In Opposition – Colne
All credit to Colne for their performance in the last four games, after a dreadful start to their second season following relegation from the Northern Premier’s West Division.
They currently languish in 23rd place in the table, with just 13 points from 24 games. The Shakers are in 3rd place, with 52 points from the same number of games.
Last season, we beat them 3-1 away and 4-1 at home, and they finished in 10th positon – seven places below us.
Colne was founded in 1996, and just 20 years later – on 7 May 2016 – clinched the North West Counties Premier Division championship. A single goal in their last game of the season at 1874 Northwich was all they needed, and they finally scored it late in the second half.
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.
Match Tickets can be bought online HERE.
Liam Robinson will join us in Starkies Lounge, he made over 200 appearances for the Shakers during the late 80s & early 90s.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
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Live Stream: An international stream will be available, for this fixture. Not available in the UK
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Up the Shakers!
