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But as one door closes another opens for The Shakers, with Prescot Cables visiting Gigg Lane in the FA Trophy First Round this weekend.
The first in a run of four consecutive home games, Antony Johnson’s side will be hoping to make the most of our excellent home form against a side a division below.
Our opposition currently sit third in the Northern Premier League West Division.
In Opposition – Prescot Cables
Prescot Cables were founded in 1884, with their name hailing from the largest local employer – insulated cables.
The club’s glory years came in the mid-50s, where they were promoted to Lancashire Combination Division One, going on to win the league two seasons after, whilst recording a record 18-3 victory against Great Harwood.
The club were promoted to the Northern Premier League Division One in the 2001/02 season, moving to their highest flight, the Northern Premier League Premier Division, just three seasons later.
The club currently sit in the Northern Premier League West Division after relegation on the final day of the 2025/26 campaign.
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.
We recommend that supporters purchase tickets online in advance of the match via the ticketing page on our website to avoid queues.
Pay on the gate will also be available.
There is no segregation for this fixture, but away supporters are asked to purchase their tickets here.
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: No live stream will be available for this game.
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. 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!
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The Bury-born player arrives at Gigg Lane having previously represented Trafford, as well as spending time at Blackpool, where he completed a scholarship.
Capable of operating in midfield or further forward, Smith adds another option to Anthony Johnson’s squad as the Shakers continue their Northern Premier League Premier Division campaign.
Smith has enjoyed a productive start to the 2026/27 campaign, scoring four goals in 12 appearances for Avro so far this season.
The move sees Smith return to his hometown to pull on the Shakers shirt.
Jonno said:
The new signing will be unavailable for Saturday’s fixture due to being cup-tied and will also have to serve a three-match suspension.
He is expected to be available for selection from our fixture against Bamber Bridge onwards.
Welcome to Gigg Lane, Ryley!
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Please find attached important information relating to the 2026 AGM and Board Elections.
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The Play It Safe programme, which began this summer, has completed six successful sessions so far, with over 15 participants getting involved. As the programme reaches its halfway point, we look forward to building on this positive start and welcoming even more young people in the coming weeks.
Play it Safe has given young people aged 16-25, to take part in weekly football sessions to improve vital qualities such as fitness, skill development and teamwork.
The programme delivered by Bury FC Community Sports Trust also recognises the importance of health and wellbeing of the next generation; therefore, participants have had the chance to take part in various different workshops covering topics such as mental health and wellbeing and sexual health awareness. A big thank you too our community partners; Andy’s Man Club, HCRG care group and Kooth for delivering workshops over the current weeks.
What is next?
In the coming weeks, alongside further football sessions at Gigg Lane, the programme will deliver additional workshops addressing important issues affecting young people, including debt management and knife crime awareness. These sessions will provide valuable information and support as the programme continues to help young people develop both on and off the pitch.
Play it Safe sessions take place on Friday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm. With only a few weeks left of the programme, if you’re aged 16–25 and interested in getting involved, there’s still time to join us! Simply complete the registration form here.
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