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Match Info: Congleton Town (A), Sat 23rd Aug, 3pm KO

It was FA Cup heartbreak for The Shakers on Tuesday as we were on the wrong side of 2-0 scoreline in what was a tough encounter against a very strong Stalybridge side.


We are back into league action this Saturday and Dave and his Team will be looking to right the wrongs from Tuesday night as we travel to Cheshire to face Congleton.

The Bears almost won promotion last season so we know that it will once again be another tough game against a strong side, which will be followed just 48 hours later by a third in nine days against none other than Celtic.

As we face these challenges, we must take encouragement from the results of our two previous league matches. We had no great problem in defeating Newcastle Town at home and earned a creditable draw away to Avro.

So please – let’s tame the Bears. Let’s have noisy numbers at the Cleric Stadium, and then at Gigg Lane on Monday. Get behind the lads. Up the Shakers!
In Opposition – Congleton Town

Town have been around as a notable force in regional leagues since 1901 and last season narrowly missed out on promotion to the NPL Premier Division.

They finished third in the league – top of the four play-off places. In the semi-final they beat Chasetown 4-3 on penalties but lost 2-0 to Hednesford Town in the final.

So far this time round they’ve lost 3-1 away to Sporting Khalsa, drawn 2-2 with Mossley at home and on Tuesday lost 1-0 at Stafford Rangers.
Admission & Tickets
This fixture is ALL TICKET & SOLD OUT. No tickets will be available on the day.
Travel & Parking
Address: Ivy Gardens, Congleton, CW12 4GA
Public Transport: Congleton train station (1.5 mile walk – 31 mins away from the ground). An hourly train service runs from Manchester Piccadilly.

Driving: North from the M6: Leave at J18 (A54) and follow signs to Congleton. South from M6: Leave at J17 (A534) and follow signs to Congleton. Head towards the town centre and at the roundabout at the Fire Station, follow football signs to the ground. North via the A34, A54 or A536, follow signs to A34 Newcastle, past McDonalds and at the Fire Station roundabout follow football signs to the ground.

SatNav Postcode: CW12 4GA


Parking Facilities: No parking for spectators is available at the stadium. All other parking is street parking.
For spectators we strongly recommend the nearest car park (less than 5 minutes walk) is West Street CW12 1JR.
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.


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Donation to Shrimps Trust confirmed

We, as a club, understand what Morecambe fans have been going through. When it happened to us, we each processed the situation differently, but ultimately it had a huge impact on us both emotionally and as a club. Thankfully, we are now in a much stronger place, and we’re delighted to see that Morecambe’s struggles have been eased with the takeover by their new owners, Panjab Warriors.



In 2019, after Bury FC’s expulsion, we received a great deal of support and advice from across the football community. Sadly, despite lessons supposedly being learned, clubs continue to suffer uncertainty and turmoil. That’s why seeing Morecambe’s future secured is something we’re proud to have played a small part in supporting.


Ahead of our game against Newcastle Town, a suggestion was made to offer financial help to Morecambe fans. This quickly developed into an invitation for them to attend the game, a flag display, and organised meetings. A collection was arranged with a call for volunteers, and within the hour we had a full team ready to go. On the day, Morecambe supporters, Christie the Cat, and Peeler all took part. Counting took place throughout the afternoon, resulting in an incredible total of £1,852, which has since been transferred to the Shrimps Trust bank account.


On behalf of the Bury FC volunteers, a special mention must go to Steve Sedman of Redfox and Paul French for their commitment to the collection, even though it meant missing much of the game. Thanks also to Alistair and Collette from the Shrimps Trust, along with Christie the Cat and Peeler, for taking part in the Pound for the Ground half-time draw.


If anyone would like to contribute further, donations can still be made via: https://shrimpstrust.co.uk/donate/


Finally, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated at the game – your generosity was deeply appreciated. Now, with new ownership in place, we wish Morecambe and their fans the very best as they move forward into a brighter future.
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Match Info: Stalybridge Celtic (H), Tue 19th Aug, 7:45pm KO

Dave McNabb didn’t mince his words after the 1-1 draw at Bower Fold, and now his team have a chance to put things right under the Gigg Lane lights on Tuesday evening.


It was a disappointing result after a muted performance, and McNabb apologised to the 1,000 fans who made the trip to Stalybridge.

 
They cheered the team from kick-off to final whistle, and that memory alone will motivate our players at Gigg Lane. 


The draw gave us the chance to measure ourselves against a club from the top end of our new league. Success in the replay would give us a huge boost. 


So, please – get along to Gigg Lane and get behind the lads. Be part of it. Up the Shakers!
In Opposition – Stalybridge Celtic

Celtic trace their history back to 1909 and have long been a strong non-league side in this part of the world. They have many successes to their credit – not least twice getting through to the FA Cup second round proper.


They were sixth in the league last season, and have made a decent start to the new season. Winning one and drawing one from their opening two league fixtures.


Former Shakers Ruben Jerome, Jordan Butterworth, Jack Tinning, Charlie Doyle and Andy Scarisbrick are all within the Stalybridge Celtic playing squad.
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.

Starkies will be open at the normal time of 6pm 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. 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: For this game, streaming details are to be confirmed in due course. 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.
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Club Update: You Spoke, We Listened

Dear Shakers,


As we prepare for our upcoming Emirates FA Cup replay against Stalybridge Celtic, we would like to update supporters on a key operational decision regarding the stadium layout for this fixture.


After careful consideration and discussions with our operations team, the club made the decision following yesterday’s 1-1 draw at Bower Fold not to open the South Stand for this match.


This decision had been based on several important factors:


Expected Attendance: Based on previous ticket sales data and projected turnout, the anticipated crowd can be comfortably and safely accommodated within the Main Stand. As a result, opening the South Stand would not be a necessary or efficient use of resources for this particular game.


Operational Costs: Opening an additional stand significantly increases matchday costs, including stewarding, security, catering, and cleaning. In the context of early-round cup fixtures—where revenues are more modest—it is vital we manage these costs responsibly to protect the club’s sustainability.


The costs of operating a stadium the size of Gigg Lane are high, and where attendances are expected to be low, opening multiple stands can cost the Club money, especially during Tuesday night fixtures where attendances are historically 28%-30% lower than Saturday fixtures, and FA Cup fixtures that previously have attracted almost 50% lower crowds than league fixtures.


As the changing rooms and main entrances to Gigg Lane are situated in the Main Stand, that section of the ground has to be open so that matches can take place, so closing the other stands in the ground will always come first in these situations.


However, having received feedback from the fan base regarding their preference to sit in the South Stand, the club have reviewed the decision, and on this occasion, the South Stand WILL be open for Tuesday’s replay against Stalybridge Celtic. Anybody that has purchased for the Main Stand will be able to use their ticket for entry to the South Stand should they wish.


We understand that some supporters prefer specific areas of the stadium, and this may cause some inconvenience during fixtures where it is deemed not viable to open the South Stand. However, we hope you appreciate the reasoning behind the original decision and our commitment to balancing supporter experience with financial prudence.


You have spoken, and we have listened, and it’s over to you, our loyal fan base, to pack the stands on Tuesday. Your continued support makes all the difference. Let’s get behind the lads as they look to progress to the next round of the cup!


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