With six games in hand we moved to nine points off the top of the league with a 2-0 win against Pilkington today. Rustam Stepans and DJ Pedro scored the goals that ensure Dave McNabb’s Barmy Army continue our unbeaten streak in the NWCFL Premier which now extends to 17 games.
At the other end of the pitch The Shakers back line remained solid as rock, claiming their third clean sheet in a row, seventh of the season.
We also marked Remembrance Day, taking a moment to remember all those brave men and women who have lost their lives in many conflicts and wars around the world and in service to our country at home.
Theres not much time to revel in our win as the games will come thick and fast over the coming weeks. It’s a quick turnaround as our league campaign continues on Tuesday night when FC St Helens visit Gigg Lane for what is set to be a firecracker of a fixture under the floodlights at Gigg lane.
We have a huge two months in November and December which could set us up for the season and we need you to get down to Gigg! Be #PartOfIt and roar the lads on to victory.
Tickets and hospitality passes for all upcoming fixtures can be purchased here.
You can relive all the action from Saturday and hear post match reaction from Chris Watts, Connor Pye and Alex Cherera below.
In Opposition – FC St Helens
FC St Helens currently sit in 8th in table following their opening 19 games of the season, with 10 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats. They have found the net 4 times this season with goalkeeper Joe Mason having to pick the ball out of the back of his net 29 times.
Their top scorer Joseph Barker has scored 14 times this season, including a hattrick against Stockport town, picking up 5 opponents MotM awards.
Formed in 2014, FC St Helens focuses on developing local talent and upholding strong values on and off the pitch.
Starting in the West Cheshire League, they moved to the Cheshire League, achieving promotions and strong finishes. Despite COVID-19 interruptions, they won the Lancashire County Amateur Shield and the Cheshire League Premier Division.
Overcoming ground grading issues, they were promoted to the NWCFL in 2022. Under manager Mike Smith, they secured the First Division title and the Champions Winners Cup in the 2023/24 season, culminating an impressive rise for the club.
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.
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 new 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.
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!
