The Shakers welcome a struggling Congleton Town side to Gigg Lane this weekend, hoping to continue a three-game unbeaten run.
Sitting four points clear at the top with five games to go, Anthony Johnson’s side will know how much a win this weekend would mean in our bid for automatic promotion.
Our opposition, Congleton Town, sit at the opposite end of the table in 17th, just three points above the drop.
The two sides last meeting ended in a 0-0 draw in last August.
In Opposition – Congleton Town
Congleton Town, also known as The Bears, were formed in 1901 where they joined the Crewe and District League.
The side have played at the same ground, Cleric Stadium, since 1903, and they reached the FA Cup First Round Proper in 1989-90, losing out to Crewe Alexandra.
After more than twenty years away, The Bears returned to the Northern Premier League West in 2024, and achieved their highest finish of third last season, where they narrowly missed out in the play-off final to Hednesford Town.
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.
Tickets are still on sale via our ticketing page on our website. Pay on the gate will also be available.
There is no segregation for this fixture, but Congleton supporters are asked to purchase their tickets here.
Due to the fixture being moved to Good Friday, we’ve faced some logistical challenges in preparing for larger matchday crowds, particularly around securing additional emergency services, which typically require at least a month’s notice for attendances above 5,000.
We are working closely with providers to have everything in place, but at present, capacity is capped at 4,999.
As a result, the match will be ALL-TICKET, and supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase in advance to avoid disappointment.
Should we be able to safely increase capacity, we will review and update fans immediately so let’s pack out Gigg Lane and get right behind the lads this Good Friday!
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. You MUST have a ticket for entry.
Starkies will remain open throughout the game (for those in the main stand only) as well as after the game.
Matchday Media Coverage
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: A stream will be available in the UK and abroad. This can be purchased online from Friday morning, up until kick-off. The game will be free to stream for season ticket holders.
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Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game (UK only, due to competition broadcasting rules). 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.
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!