Bury FC News

The Gigg Lane pitch today We are sad to report that following heavy down pours overnight, our game with Ramsbottom United due to take place this evening, has once again succumbed to the weather. A local referee was called in this afternoon when concerns were raised about the surface when reviewed this morning, despite clearer weather forecast. It has been no secret that the pitch at Gigg Lane has suffered considerably through the wet winter period. There have been regular postponem

This afternoon’s Women’s FA Cup Second Qualifying Round tie against Radcliffe has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.   The amount of rain sustained in the last few days has resulted in a large amount of standing water in key areas of the playing surface (as pictured right).   Today’s match referee made a pitch inspection a short time ago and determined that today’s game couldn’t go ahead.   The tie will be re-arranged for next Sunday (8th October), with more details

Following an early pitch inspection, tonight’s fixture at home to Wythenshawe has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. Temperatures dropped over the weekend and with little change due over today, plus the snow covering in Bury overnight an early review of the pitch was arranged this morning with the match referee. A new date will be confirmed in due course, and tickets will be valid for the rearranged fixture. View the full article

We are pleased to confirm after an initial inspection this morning, the pitch has been passed fit to play for this afternoon’s visit of Glossop North End.   Their remain areas that are softer than others, with patches of standing water still present despite the pitch being covered. Ground staff will continue to work on these areas up to kick off.   Head to our match information page for all the details around today’s game! Click here for your ticket, we’ll see you at Gigg!

Following an assessment of the pitch, today’s game against Golcar United will go ahead as planned.   Tickets are still available for our fixture against Golcar United.   Click here to check out our match information, which includes our new car parking arrangements. View the full article

Women’s assistant manager Gary Pratt has been nominated for Manchester FA Female Coach of the Year 2022/23.   Gary who joined the club in the summer alongside Jason Jarrett has been nominated for the award with his work at local grassroots club Manchester Dreams.   Head of Women’s football at Bury FC, Casey Lynchey said: “Gaz joined the club over the summer as part of Jason’s coaching team for the women’s firsts and whilst he has only been with us a short time, he has already m

We are excited to announce a partnership with Genus Recycling, who will sponsor the back of our playing shorts for both our home and away kits.   Genus Recycling will feature on the rear of shorts Based in the heart of Bury, waste paper recycling specialists Genus Recycling have sustainability at the forefront of everything they do so fit in well with the Bury FC ethos. Being a lifelong supporter of the Shakers, Director Rick Waterson said, “When the opportunity came about to get

The 2023/2024 season was an eventful one from start to finish. Through the highs and lows, one thing has been consistent – the volunteers who dedicate themselves week-in, week-out have been at the heart of everything we have done as a club. Whether it be working to look after the ground during the week, operating the turnstiles, selling Pound For The Ground raffle tickets, or helping clear the stands on match days, you’ve done us proud and you represent everything that is special about our

The festive part of the 2024/25 season is upon us, and we have four Christmas-time crackers to bring you this December!   Colne, Saturday 7th December 3pm Abbey Hey, Saturday 14th December 3pm Ramsbottom United, BOXING DAY (Thursday 26th December) 3pm Prestwich Heys, Saturday 28th December 3pm   Get your football fix down at Gigg Colne head to Gigg on Saturday 7th December, before Abbey Hey travel from East Manchester the following weekend (14th)