We start 2026 on the road as we take on Stalybridge Celtic at Bower Fold. This will be our fourth meeting with them this season, following encounters in the FA Cup (twice) and the league in quick succession back in August.
Tim Lees brings his side into this fixture on the back of three consecutive wins, becoming the first Shakers manager since Lee Clark to boast a 100% record after three games in a full season.
Boxing Day saw a 2–0 victory over Clitheroe, courtesy of goals from Rustam Stepans and Wigan loanee Leo Graham, whose loan deal has been extended into the first month of the new calendar year.
An attendance of 5,337 was the eighth-highest of all time in the Northern Premier League, and just the third since the turn of the millennium to surpass the 5,000 mark.
In Opposition – Stalybridge Celtic
Jon Macken’s Stalybridge have faced back-to-back draws against Mossley and Vauxhall Motors, and sit two league places and points behind the Shakers.
Ex-Bury striker Ruben Jerome sits top of the scoring charts for Celtic, with 10 goals this season.
Admission & Tickets
This game is an all-ticket fixture. Bury supporters will have access to the Smurift Westrock terrace end of the ground and will also have access to seating within a section of the Main Stand.
Purchase tickets online.
Travel & Parking
Address: Stalybridge Celtic, Bower Fold, Mottram Rd, Stalybridge SK15 2RT
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.
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Up the Shakers!