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Our first defeat in seven came in late fashion, with Anthony Johnson’s men hoping to regroup ahead of our 194-mile round trip.
We resume sitting 10th in the table, with the opposition sit two points ahead in 8th having played two more games than the Shakers.
In Opposition – Alfreton Town
Alfreton Town were formed in 1959 following a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfreton United Football Clubs.
Despite not picking any silverware up, the side ushered in their most successful season in 2008/09, reaching the FA cup second round proper and narrowly missing out on promotion.
The 2022/23 season saw Alfreton reach the playoffs of the National League North, where they were beaten by Kidderminster Harriers.
The club announced new ownership in the 2025/26 season, with Will Rush taking over from Wayne Bradley, who was chairman from 1997.
Admission & Tickets
Secure your tickets in advance: https://ticketpass.org/event/ESHKNS/alfreton-town-fc-v-bury
Adult: £13, 65 & over £8, 16-21 year olds/students £8, Under 15s £3.
Segregation will be in place, with Bury FC supporters entering via Alma Street.
Travel & Parking
Address: Impact Arena Stadium North Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FZ
Parking: Parking is limited, and supporters are encouraged to arrive early and use nearby public car parks wherever possible. Unfortunately, there is no general parking available inside the stadium on matchdays, other than for club officials and those with prior permission. Click here for more information.
Travel: Supporters travelling to the Impact Arena can arrive by car, by train to Alfreton Station, by local bus services, or on foot from the town centre, read more for full directions and travel details.
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
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As a result of the fixture being selected for broadcast, kick-off at Gigg Lane will now take place at 12:30pm.
The occasion promises to be another memorable FA Cup day at Salford Van Hire Stadium, with the Shakers looking to book their place in the First Round Proper.
Supporters attending the game should, however, be aware of a number of important changes to our usual matchday arrangements as a result of the BBC television broadcast and the regulations which apply to this fixture.
Matchday Timings
With the earlier kick-off time, our matchday opening times will also change.
Hospitality areas will open from 10am, with turnstiles opening at 11am ahead of the 12:30pm kick-off.
We strongly encourage all supporters to arrive at Gigg Lane in good time. The earlier kick-off, combined with the anticipated attendance and changes to areas of the stadium, may result in a busier than usual build-up to the game. Supporters are encouraged to book in advance on Fanbase to make entry to the ground as smooth as possible. Remember, there are no hidden fees with Fanbase!
South Stand Changes
The South Stand will be significantly affected by the requirements of the BBC’s broadcast operation, with a television scaffold being installed within the stand to accommodate the coverage of the fixture.
As a result, Blocks E and F will be fully closed for this game.
There will also be partial closures in the surrounding blocks due to restricted views created by the television scaffold:
Block D: Rows L onwards closed
Block G: Rows E onwards closed
Block H: Rows L onwards closed
The Wheelchair Enclosure will remain unaffected by the broadcast arrangements and will operate as normal.
We appreciate that these changes will affect supporters who would usually watch the game from these areas and thank fans for their patience and understanding as we accommodate the requirements of the live television coverage.
Alcohol Regulations
Supporters should also be aware of a change to the usual arrangements regarding the consumption of alcohol inside Gigg Lane.
Due to Harrogate Town’s participation at Step 1 of the National League System, Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc.) Act 1985 regulations apply to this fixture, meaning that alcohol cannot be consumed within sight of the pitch, including in the stands.
Alcohol will still be available from designated kiosks and hospitality areas that are not in pitch view, but supporters purchasing alcoholic drinks will be required to consume them in the permitted areas and will not be able to take alcohol to their seats or into the stands.
The kiosks will close for alcohol sales at 12pm. Kiosks will remain open for food and non-alcoholic drinks only, including tea, coffee and soft drinks.
Shakers Bar in the South Stand will be fully closed for this fixture.
We expect to operate a can bar on the approach between the South Stand turnstiles. Further details will be confirmed ahead of the fixture.
This differs from our usual matchday arrangements at Gigg Lane, and we ask supporters to cooperate with stewards and stadium staff throughout the afternoon.
Segregation
Full segregation is in place for the fixture, with Harrogate Town fans utilising the Cemetery End.
Unreserved Seating
Unreserved seating is in place for this fixture, as is the usual case for Cup matches at Gigg Lane. Getting into the ground early will help you secure your preferred seat. This will be even more important for this tie with the reduced capacity in the South Stand of 2,000.
A Big FA Cup Day at Gigg Lane
The Fourth Qualifying Round represents the final hurdle before the First Round Proper, and the visit of Harrogate Town provides the Shakers with another exciting FA Cup occasion at Gigg Lane.
Selection for BBC coverage also provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase Bury FC, Gigg Lane and our supporters to a national audience, while giving those unable to attend the opportunity to follow the action via BBC Red Button and BBC iPlayer.
For those joining us at Gigg Lane, please make a note of the revised 12:30pm kick-off and altered stadium arrangements, and arrive early to help ensure a smooth entry into the ground.
We appreciate that a change to the kick-off time can create challenges for supporters, particularly those who have already made travel arrangements or have other commitments around the original fixture time, and we thank everyone for their understanding.
Your support can make a huge difference. The backing the players receive from the stands at Gigg Lane is incredibly important to them, and that is felt even more on the big occasions. With a place in the First Round Proper at stake, we hope as many Shakers as possible can join us, get behind the team and help create another special FA Cup atmosphere at Gigg Lane.
Bury FC v Harrogate Town
Emirates FA Cup – Fourth Qualifying Round
Kick-off: 12:30pm
Live on BBC Red Button and BBC iPlayer
We look forward to welcoming you to Gigg Lane for another huge FA Cup afternoon.
Up the Shakers!
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The renewed partnership further strengthens JD’s association with the Shakers and continues the support of one of Bury’s biggest business success stories for the football club at the heart of its hometown.
From Bury to the World
Few businesses can boast a connection to Bury quite like JD.
Founded by John Wardle and David Makin in 1981, JD began life with a single store in Bury, Greater Manchester, originally trading as John David Sports. From those beginnings, the company expanded across the North West before opening its first London store on Oxford Street in 1989.
More than four decades later, JD has developed into one of the world’s leading sports fashion retailers, with more than 4,800 stores across 51 countries and a presence spanning the UK, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
Despite that remarkable international growth, the company retains strong links to the town where its story began, with JD Group’s headquarters remaining in Bury and the brand continuing to operate a store in the town at The Rock.
That shared Bury identity makes the continuation of the partnership particularly significant for the Club.
Proudly Bury
As Bury FC continues to grow both on and off the pitch, developing relationships with businesses which share a genuine connection to the town remains an important part of the Club’s commercial strategy.
JD’s journey, from one store in Bury to a globally recognised name in sport and fashion, represents one of the town’s greatest business success stories.
The extension will see JD continue its association with Bury FC, bringing together two instantly recognisable names with deep connections to the borough and a shared passion for sport.
Chris Watts, Head of Commercial & Media at Bury FC, said:
Declan Walsh, Sports Partnerships Lead at JD said:
The partnership extension represents another positive step in the continued development of Bury FC’s commercial programme, as the Club works to create long term relationships with local, regional and national brands.
From humble beginnings in Bury to becoming a global name, JD’s story is one that continues to put the town on the map, and Bury FC is delighted to have them continuing alongside us.
Bury born. Global success. Proud partners.
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This time it’s a trip to the North East, where we make the 230 mile round journey to Stockton Town.
Unbeaten since the start of September, Antony Johnson’s side can take great confidence into our first away trip since 31st August.
In Opposition – Stockton Town
Formed in 1979 as a five-a-side team, Stockton Town first entered the 11-a-side game in 1981.
The club received a massive £1.4 million of investment in April 2008 to expand facilities.
In the 2016/17 season the side reached the Northern League Second Division for the first time, winning the league title and being promoted to ENL Division One.
The club reached Wembley in the Vase final in the 2017/18 season, falling short of glory in a 1-0 defeat.
Last season, they finished 5th in the Northern Premier League Premier Division – losing to eventual Play-Off winners Hednesford Town in the semi-finals – and this campaign currently occupy 20th position, with 2 wins from their 11 games.
Admission & Tickets
There will be no segregation at the ground and Bury supporters can pay on the day with prices set at £14 Adults, £11 Concession, £6 U18 and £4 U11.
Tickets can be purchased in advance here. Stockton Town will take down online sales at 6:30pm on Tuesday 6th October.
Travel & Parking
Address: MAP Group UK Stadium, Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QD
Parking/Travel: The Stockton Town car park has abundant parking for cars. There is also a supporters coach going with fans asked to arrive for 3:45pm ahead of a 4pm departure.
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
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The achievement was celebrated at the club last week with the presentation of a She Belongs Standard plaque, with a number of women and girls from across Bury FC’s football community joining the celebration, presented by Georgie Oliver, Facilities & Investment Manager and Leigh Gell, Football Development Officer (Women & Girls) from Manchester FA.
The She Belongs Standard focuses on ensuring that women and girls feel welcome, comfortable and able to access football facilities. As part of the standard, facilities are assessed against areas including clean and well-stocked toilets, accessible sanitary products, equal access for women and girls, clear signage and well-lit facilities, reflective imagery and a sense of belonging. For Bury FC, achieving the standard represents an important step in ensuring that women and girls feel that they have a place within the club and its facilities and follows on from the long-standing work the club has done with HerGameToo.
The achievement also provides an opportunity to celebrate the wider work taking place across Bury FC to develop women’s and girls’ football. The club is committed to creating opportunities for women and girls to participate in football and to support the development of the game across the club. This includes providing opportunities across different age groups, developing coaches and volunteers, engaging with the local community and continuing to build a positive environment for players and their families.
Bury FC also recognises the importance of making football accessible and welcoming beyond the pitch, with facilities, communication and the overall matchday and football experience playing an important role in helping women and girls feel that they belong.
Casey Lynchey, Head of Operations at Bury FC, said:
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The new agreement strengthens the relationship between two organisations with deep roots in Bury and a shared commitment to making a positive difference across the borough.
Already a valued commercial partner of the club, Dunsters Farm’s expanded partnership will place an increased emphasis on community engagement, supporting Bury FC’s ambition to use the power and reach of the football club to create a lasting positive impact throughout the town.
Bury Born and Bred
Dunsters Farm is an independent, third-generation family-run foodservice business whose history in Bury stretches back more than 60 years.
The company’s story began with founder Les Ratcliffe and a milk round before the family moved to Dunsters Farm in Brandlesholme. Dunsters Farm became a limited company in 1963 and has since developed into a major foodservice supplier, providing thousands of products to customers across education, healthcare, hospitality and catering throughout the North of England.
Despite that growth, Bury has remained at the heart of the business. After operating from Brandlesholme and later Tottington, Dunsters moved to its purpose-built headquarters at Waterfold Park in 2006, where the company remains based today.
That strong local identity is matched by a longstanding commitment to supporting the communities in which Dunsters operates.
Over the years, the business has supported a range of charities and community initiatives, including food banks and organisations tackling food poverty. During the challenges of 2020, Dunsters used its resources, stock and delivery network to support local residents, charities and key workers, with donations and assistance provided to organisations including Bury Council foodbanks and FareShare.
More recently, Dunsters Farm became Festival Sponsor of the 2026 Bury Food & Drink Festival, supporting an event designed to bring people into the town centre and showcase Bury’s independent businesses, traders and hospitality sector.
Becoming Bury FC’s Official Community Partner represents the latest chapter in that commitment.
A Partnership Built Around Bury
Through the extended partnership, Bury FC and Dunsters Farm will work together to strengthen the club’s community activity and identify opportunities to support people and organisations across the borough.
For the club, the partnership also demonstrates the value of building long-term relationships with local businesses that share Bury FC’s ambitions beyond the pitch.
Chris Watts, Head of Commercial & Media at Bury FC, said:
Hannah Barlow, Managing Director of Dunsters Farm, added:
Bury FC would like to thank everyone at Dunsters Farm for their continued support of the club, and we look forward to working together throughout the partnership as we continue to strengthen our impact across the borough.
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