Bury FC News

Once again, the weather has beaten us and this has resulted in a postponement of tonight’s fixture against Ramsbottom United at Gigg Lane. After last week’s freezing temperatures and increased levels in rainfall, with first Storm Isha over the weekend and the incoming Storm Jocelyn from today, has left large volumes of water sat on top of the Gigg Lane turf, after being in good condition only this morning following a dry spell on Monday. An early afternoon inspection was called when th

Someone, somewhere doesn’t want us to play this game. For a second time, our game with Ramsbottom United due to take place this evening has had to have been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. A local referee was called when there was no sign that the water was draining away following heavy rain earlier today. A new date will be confirmed in due course, and tickets will be valid for the rearranged fixture.   Next Up: Burscough (H) We hope to back at Gigg Lane in qu

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