Bury FC News

Just like that, it’s the last home game of the season. Bury will welcome visitors to Gigg lane for the final time this season, this time in the form of 8th placed Witton Albion. The Shakers go into the game two points clear at the top after a 1-0 win over Nantwich town, with Avro FC hot in pursuit. With only two to play, Anthony Johnson’s side will know the importance of a win this weekend. Last time the two sides faced, Witton condemned Bury to a 3-0 defeat in late November after a series of

Bury FC recently marked an exciting step in coach development, as around 20 of our coaches, representing our junior, adult and walking football teams, attended the first session in a new Continuous Professional Development (CPD) series in partnership with Manchester FA. The session was delivered by John Oliver, A Licensed Coach and Coach Developer for Manchester FA, combining classroom-based learning with practical on-pitch sessions. The CPD is designed to enhance coaching standards across the

Bury Football Club to host special charity final at Gigg Lane for local youngsters. Bury FC is proud to welcome a group of Tottington High School students to Gigg Lane later this month, as they bring their remarkable charity initiative to a fitting conclusion. Over recent weeks, the students have developed their own football tournament series, raising funds for Cancer Research UK in honour of a close friend who sadly lost his mum to cancer. What makes this story so powerful isn’t just the caus

After rescuing a late point at Clitheroe on Easter Monday, we welcome ninth placed Nantwich town to Gigg Lane this weekend for our penultimate home game. Having dropped points for the first time since March 7th against Clitheroe Anthony Johnson’s side will look to get back to winning ways this weekend with only three games remaining in the season. Our opponents, Nantwich Town make the sixty mile journey off the back of a 4-0 defeat against Witton Albion on Easter Monday. Familiar faces for Na

The final home game of the season will once again serve as our dedicated Memorial Match – a moment of reflection, unity, and remembrance for the Bury FC family. On this special day, we will come together to honour and celebrate the lives of fellow Shakers who are no longer with us, with particular tribute paid to those who have passed over the past year. Their passion, loyalty, and presence remain an enduring part of our club’s story. If you are aware of any supporters who have sadly passed

Are you someone who enjoys making things work better? Bury Football Club is looking for a Volunteer Business Process Developer (potentially 2 positions) to help us review how we do things across the club and identify ways to make our processes clearer, simpler, and more effective. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference behind the scenes at a member-owned football club. You will help us look at current ways of working, speak to the people involved, and sup

It’s back on the road on Easter Monday as The Shakers make the 26-mile trip to Clitheroe. With only four games left in the season, we sit four points clear at the top of the table. Anthony Johnson’s side will make the trip full of confidence after a 4-1 win on Good Friday against Congleton Town, extending their winning run to four games. The two sides last faced on Boxing Day, when goals from Rustam Stepans and Leo Graham solidified a 2-0 win at Gigg Lane. In Opposition – Clitheroe The clu

We can provide an important update ahead of our Good Friday clash with Congleton Town at Gigg Lane. Thanks to a huge effort behind the scenes, we have now secured the necessary safety and medical provisions required for the fixture, enabling a crowd of over 5,000. This has been achieved through close collaboration with our partners at EMFRS, NWAS and GMP, and we would like to place on record our sincere thanks for their support. As a result, we’re delighted to confirm that pay on the gate wi

He’s back, and he’s here to stay!  We’re delighted to welcome Aiden Walker back to Gigg Lane following his short-term loan spell at Hednesford Town. Aiden returns sharper, stronger, and ready to make his mark as we push forward this season.  And that’s not all… Aiden has put pen to paper on a new deal, keeping him at Bury FC until the end of the 2026/27 season! Before a serious shoulder injury derailed his promising start to the 2025/26 season, Aiden played a pivotal role in our 15 mat