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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 club were founded in 1924, and became one of the founding members of the North West Counties League in the 1982-83 season.
They played in the 1995-96 FA Vase final at Wembley, with 7,500 fans making the trip.
They were promoted to the Northern Premier League in the 2004-05 season and have been in the league since.
Their highest finish came in the 2022-23 season, when they finished 4th in a restructured Northern Premier League Division One West; earning a play-off semi-final berth where they were beaten 2-0 by Workington.
Admission & Tickets
Tickets for this fixture have SOLD OUT. Please don’t travel without a valid match ticket.
Please see Clitheroe’s website for further match arrangements. Click here.
Travel & Parking
Address: The Loom Loft Stadium, Shawbridge, Pendle Road, Citheroe, BB7 1LZ
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.
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!
#BuryFC | #bfc140
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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 will now be available for Friday’s match. However, please continue to purchase tickets in advance where possible and arrive early to help with the logistics of a potentially larger than average crowd.
We also want to provide some context around the earlier all-ticket decision. Since we returned to Gigg Lane, we have achieved a crowd of 5000+ just four times (the return game v Glossop, the Boxing Day fixtures v Ramsbottom and Clitheroe, and the final game of last season). This season, we have hosted just one fixture with a crowd exceeding 4,000 (Boxing Day attendance 5,337). Achieving a crowd of 5000 is a 47% increase to our average crowd that we haven’t seen in the run in to the final game of the season in previous seasons.
However, the results over the last week materially impacted the likelihood of achieving a larger crowd for this Friday’s fixture.
Matches of this scale require extensive planning, specialist resources and, crucially, significant lead-in time to ensure everything is delivered safely and effectively.
There is also a substantial financial consideration. Securing these additional services across a full season of home league fixtures would cost the club in excess of £95,000. As such, these arrangements must be carefully managed and are not always possible at short notice. A number of factors must be carefully balanced, including demand, operational planning, safety requirements and overall sustainability, to ensure we continue to act in the best long-term interests of the club.
We would like to thank our staff, who have worked tirelessly to make this possible, as well as our supporters and members for your patience, understanding and continued backing.
Now, let’s pack out Gigg Lane with a crowd of over 5,000, get right behind the lads and create an atmosphere worthy of the occasion as we head into what promises to be a huge Good Friday and an exciting Easter weekend of football.
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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 match winning run at the end of the 2024/25 season that saw us lift the North West Counties Premier Divison in style, helping us to 9 consecutive clean sheets along the way.
Great to have you back, Aiden!
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Sitting four points clear at the top with five games to go, Anthony Johnson’s side will know how much a win this weekend would mean in our bid for automatic promotion.
Our opposition, Congleton Town, sit at the opposite end of the table in 17th, just three points above the drop.
The two sides last meeting ended in a 0-0 draw in last August.
In Opposition – Congleton Town
Congleton Town, also known as The Bears, were formed in 1901 where they joined the Crewe and District League.
The side have played at the same ground, Cleric Stadium, since 1903, and they reached the FA Cup First Round Proper in 1989-90, losing out to Crewe Alexandra.
After more than twenty years away, The Bears returned to the Northern Premier League West in 2024, and achieved their highest finish of third last season, where they narrowly missed out in the play-off final to Hednesford Town.
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.
Tickets are still on sale via our ticketing page on our website. Pay on the gate will also be available.
There is no segregation for this fixture, but Congleton supporters are asked to purchase their tickets here.
Due to the fixture being moved to Good Friday, we’ve faced some logistical challenges in preparing for larger matchday crowds, particularly around securing additional emergency services, which typically require at least a month’s notice for attendances above 5,000.
We are working closely with providers to have everything in place, but at present, capacity is capped at 4,999.
As a result, the match will be ALL-TICKET, and supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase in advance to avoid disappointment.
Should we be able to safely increase capacity, we will review and update fans immediately so let’s pack out Gigg Lane and get right behind the lads this Good Friday!
Starkies will be open at the normal time of 12.30pm for supporters to access from the Manchester Road End entrance before kick-off. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis up to capacity, which will be managed on the door. You MUST have a ticket for entry.
Starkies will remain open throughout the game (for those in the main stand only) as well as after the game.
Matchday Media Coverage
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: A stream will be available in the UK and abroad. This can be purchased online from Friday morning, up until kick-off. The game will be free to stream for season ticket holders.
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 (UK only, due to competition broadcasting rules). 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!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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Since arriving in the summer following his departure from then NPL West Champions Widnes, Louis has quickly becoming an important part of the squad both on and off the pitch.
His performances have not gone unnoticed, and we’re thrilled to secure his future as we continue building for success.
Let’s show him your support, Shakers
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With Phase 1 of the ET Clay 1885 Suite engraved brick installation now complete, we’re excited to launch Phase 2, and you can leave your mark at Gigg Lane forever.
We’re offering a limited run of just 40 engraved bricks, giving supporters the opportunity to celebrate their love for the club, honour family and friends, or create a lasting legacy inside the stadium.
Only 40 bricks available, once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Secure yours now via our ticketing platform and become a permanent part of Bury Football Club’s future.
Don’t miss out, these will sell fast!
Get yours today
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