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Welcome to Bury: Gabriel Johnson

Welcome to Bury: Gabriel Johnson

We are delighted to confirm the signing of striker Gabriel Johnson.


The 28-year-old joins the Shakers after leaving Guiseley this summer. Many were impressed with his efforts as ‘Trialist B’ in the game against Chester last weekend and we are delighted to confirm he’s signed officially.


Johnson spent four seasons at Guiseley across two spells, playing in two Covid effected seasons before returning in August 2023 for a second spell with the club.


He was top scorer for the club in the 2023/24 season, scoring 22 goals across league & cup.
Manager, Dave McNabb said:
The Sheffield-born player spent time in his youth with Manchester United’s under-14s and Leeds United’s under-17s before joining Sheffield United’s Academy for a season.


His playing career has also included stints at Hallam FC, Sheffield FC, and Doncaster Rovers






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July 17, 2025Jul 17

2025/26 Fixtures Announced

2025/26 Fixtures Announced

We are delighted to confirm our fixture list for the upcoming 2025/26 Northern Premier League West Division season, with excitement building ahead of the new campaign.


The Shakers will kick off the season on Saturday, 9th August, with an exciting opening day clash against Newcastle Town at home.


Key Fixtures
Opening Day: Newcastle Town, Home, Saturday 9th August
August Bank Holiday: Stalybridge Celtic, Home, Monday 25th August  
Boxing Day Clash: Clitheroe, Home, Friday 26th December
Nearest Away Day: Avro, Wednesday 13th August
Furthest Away Day: Chasetown, Saturday 31st January
Easter Monday: Clitheroe, Away, Monday 6th April
Final Day of the Season: Atherton Collieries, Away, Saturday 25th April


Full Fixture list



Our fixtures page will be updated in due course. A calendar sync for our 2025/26 fixtures will also be available soon, so fans can easily keep track of every match on any device.  

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July 17, 2025Jul 17

Pre Season Match Info: Buxton (A), Sat 19th Jul, 3pm KO

Pre Season Match Info: Buxton (A), Sat 19th Jul, 3pm KO

Dave McNabb’s side continue preparations for the new season with a trip to the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium this Saturday to take on Buxton in a pre-season friendly.


With valuable minutes under the belt from recent outings, the Shakers will be looking to build fitness, sharpen combinations, and test themselves against a strong Buxton side.


It’s another important step in the build-up to the new campaign, as the squad continues to gel and fine-tune under competitive conditions.


We picked up a 2-1 win against Ashton Athletic on Tuesday night, Tyler James and Connor Pye on the scoresheet.
In Opposition – Buxton

Nicknamed “The Bucks,” the club was founded in 1877 and its the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium, is one of the highest grounds in the English football pyramid at around 1,000 feet above sea level.


It’s the clubs fourth season in the National League North this season, having won the Northern Premier League Premier Division title in 2021–22.


Two seasons ago they reached the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Cup, losing to Ipswich Town at Portman Road. 
Admission & Tickets
Tickets are available online. Click here to purchase.

Pay on the gate will also be available. Adults – £10, Concession – £5, Child – £2 – with both cash & card being taken.
Travel & Parking
Nearest Railway: Buxton Station – approx. 15-minute walk (0.5 miles) from the ground.

Driving: Click here for driving directions.

Parking Facilities: Silverlands has limited car-parking. The club advises parking at the following three car parks: Market Place Car Park (SK17 6EB) – approximately 5 minute walk, Sylvan Park (SK17 6BY), Spring Gardens Car Park (SK17 6BY)

Ground Facilities: Buxton Football Club have an extensively refurbished club house, offering a modern space with fully stocked bar. 

The Canteen will be serving hot food from 1pm.

Sat Nav Postcode: SK17 6QH
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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#BuryFC | #bfc140
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July 16, 2025Jul 16

Bury FC History - Testers and contributors needed!

Bury FC History - Testers and contributors needed!

Good morning, everyone,
Over the past few months, I’ve been working on a project very close to my heart — an online database designed to preserve and celebrate the complete history of Bury FC. The goal is simple but important: to create a comprehensive, freely accessible resource for all fans and the club itself, ensuring that our proud history is properly documented and available for generations to come.
At present, the database already includes:
All league matches, players, and league positions from the club’s formation through to 2019.
However, there are still some significant gaps that need to be filled, particularly regarding player data such as appearances, goals, and disciplinary records (e.g., yellow/red cards).
While much of the website’s core functionality is in place, it remains very much a work in progress. This is where I’m hoping the Bury FC community can lend a hand.
🔧 I’m looking for volunteers to support in two key areas:
1️⃣ Testing the current functionality
Your feedback would be hugely appreciated — are there any bugs, glitches, or areas where the site could be improved? Suggestions for usability, design, or additional features are all very welcome.
2️⃣ Data curation and contribution
Once we’re confident that the platform works as intended, I’d love to work with anyone willing to help populate the missing player records and ensure the database is as complete and accurate as possible.
Please note: Currently, placeholder data is being used, so you may see match dates defaulting to 1970 and some players listed as 125 years old. These are simply markers until proper data can be curated.
Ultimately, my hope is for this project to become the official historical archive for Bury FC — a free, collaborative resource that everyone can explore and contribute to.
If you’re interested in getting involved, I’d really welcome your support and feedback.
👉 The website is live and can be accessed here: https://stats.uptheshakers.co.uk
If you're interested in testing and contributing, please email enquiries@uptheshakers.co.uk
📸 Below are a few screenshots to give you a preview of what’s there so far.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and hopefully working with many of you to make this something special.
Up The Shakers!
Homepage

Player search
Each player is clickable and will take you to their personal profile, which will show appearances etc.


Match Results
Showing all matches up to 2019, clicking a team will display the head-to-head statistics and match history.


Season History
Showing all league positions, and tables, clicking the league will show the table and stats from that season.


Manager History
Showing all statistics, teams managed, where they originated, and where they relocated.


Administrator Dashboard
Allowing users to curate data easily and manage the site.









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July 16, 2025Jul 16

Back to the Office – Raffle Draw Winners

Back to the Office – Raffle Draw Winners

We’re thrilled to announce that Lucas and Jade are the lucky winners of a Pixl Curved Gaming Monitor, generously donated by our fantastic partners Back to the Office, as part of the Bury FC Fun Day Charity Raffle!


Thank you to everyone who took part and helped support such great causes such as Bury Sports Club, Sam’s Gift, The Christie Charity, Bloco Ashe Bury, Bury Blind Society, Bury Hospice, Flat Pack Music, North West Air Ambulance Charity, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Stroke Association, and FGRS Community Hub – and a huge shoutout to Back to the Office for making this amazing prize possible.


Enjoy your new gaming setup, Lucas and Jade!


Keep an eye out over the next few days for another fantastic prize draw.
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July 15, 2025Jul 15

Pre Season Match Info: Ashton Athletic (H), Tue 15th Jul, 7:45pm KO

Pre Season Match Info: Ashton Athletic (H), Tue 15th Jul, 7:45pm KO

Our third pre-season fixture is just around the corner, and we’ll welcome NWCFL side Ashton Athletic to Gigg Lane on Tuesday night.

We picked up our first pre-season victory against National League North side Chester, in a 3-1 win at Gigg Lane. Dave McNabb’s side were playing in front of their home fans for the first time since their title win against Burscough in April.

DJ Pedro scored a brace, whilst Trialist B also got on the scoresheet, in front of a crowd of over 1,600.

We spoke with new signing Owen Robinson, who got his first taste of Gigg Lane at the weekend, as well as DJ Pedro & Dave McNabb.

Catch all the interviews & highlights below.
In Opposition – Ashton Athletic

Ashton Athletic are going into their third season in NWCFL Division 1 North, after relegation from the premier division in 2022.


They’d joined the NWCFL originally in 1982 for four seasons, before returning in 2006.


The club reached the Third Round Qualifying of the FA Cup in 2017/18, also reaching the third round of the FA Vase in the same season.
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.

Main Stand ONLY open for this fixture, with Wheelchair access in the South Stand via the Manchester Road End entrance.

Starkies will be open at the normal time of 6:30pm 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. Starkies will remain open throughout the game (for those in the main stand only) as well as after the game.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
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, 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. 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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July 14, 2025Jul 14

Pre Season Match Info: Chester FC Women (H), Sun 13th Jul, 2pm KO

Pre Season Match Info: Chester FC Women (H), Sun 13th Jul, 2pm KO

We are delighted to confirm our involvement in the Football Supporters’ Association’s Women’s Trophy, as part of our pre-season friendly with Chester this Sunday.

It’s the first friendly of the summer, for Jason Jarrett’s side as he looks to assess the squad. 12 players have been retained from a very successful season for our Women’s side. Click here to view the retained list.

Off the field, this weekend our fixtures are dedicated to our Month of Action in support of Mind, the national mental health charity, aimed at promoting mental wellbeing and reducing the stigma around mental health issues.

All proceeds from these matches will go directly to support the work of Mind at a local level, helping them provide essential services and support to those in our community who need it most.
FSA Women’s Trophy
The inaugural FSA Women’s Trophy was launched in 2023, and runs alongside the long-standing Brian Lomax Trophy and FSA Shield games in the men’s game. All three trophies celebrate football club community-ownership.


The introduction of the fixture stemmed from a project called ‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’ which was a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the ban on women’s football, as well as the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the lifting of the ban.


The project saw two fixtures (one in the South and one in the North) take place between four community-owned women’s teams (Enfield Town Women v Grays Athletic Women and FC United of Manchester Women v Clapton CFC) back in the summer of 2021.


The current holders are Clapton CFC Women, who beat Enfield Town 3-1 at the Dave Bryant Stadium last July, which meant they retained the title having beaten FC United of Manchester in 2023.
Richard Irving, Network Manager at the FSA said:
Our women’s first team play in the North West Women’s Regional League Premier Division, whilst Chester play in Division 1 South of the same league.
Deborah Dilworth, head of women’s football at the FSA added:
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. Turnstiles will be open from 1pm. Pay on the day is also available.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ X/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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July 10, 2025Jul 10

Pre Season Match Info: Chester FC (H), Sat 12th Jul, 3pm KO

Pre Season Match Info: Chester FC (H), Sat 12th Jul, 3pm KO

Our first Men’s first team game at Gigg Lane since our promotion party back in April is upon us, as we welcome National League North side Chester this Saturday.

It’s our second friendly of the summer, after a 1-1 draw against Atherton LR last weekend, Kai Evans scored his first goal after his off-season arrival from Nantwich Town.

Dave McNabb brought a 23-man squad to Crilly Park, with four trialists being a part of the action. This game will offer another opportunity for minutes in their legs for the players.

Off the field, this weekend our fixtures are dedicated to our Month of Action in support of Mind, the national mental health charity, aimed at promoting mental wellbeing and reducing the stigma around mental health issues.

All proceeds from these matches will go directly to support the work of Mind at a local level, helping them provide essential services and support to those in our community who need it most.

Our Women’s First Team take on Chester this Sunday, playing for the Football Supporters Association Community-Owned Women’s Cup
In Opposition – Chester

This is the opening friendly for Callum McIntyre’s side, who missed out on promotion to the National League after losing in the play-off final to S¿¿¿¿horpe United, after the Seals finished fourth in the table during the regular season.


They have reached the playoffs in two of the last three seasons and will be looking to go one step further in 2025/26 season.


This afternoon will be the first time since March 2009 that Chester have visited Gigg Lane. Read more here on the history of the two clubs.
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.

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. Starkies will remain open throughout the game (for those in the main stand only) as well as after the game.

Food vendors will also be available in the car park pre-match, including Jacket Potato van ‘Get Stuffed’ and a burger van. This food can be taken into the stadium if you wish to do so.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
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, 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. 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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July 10, 2025Jul 10

Sixteen years later: Bury hosts Chester

Sixteen years later: Bury hosts Chester

We welcome Chester FC back to Gigg Lane after a gap of sixteen years for this afternoon’s friendly match. 

The two clubs have met each other in various competitions on sixty-five occasions, so let’s take a look as some of those meetings.


FIRST EVER GAME between the two clubs came immediately after World War Two began. The 1939/40 Football League season had been abandoned after just three games were played and clubs were arranging friendly games in order to give the public some relief from the conflict. On December 16, 1939 the Shakers travelled to Sealand Road and won a goal-filled game 4-3.


THE FIRST FOOTBALL LEAGUE GAME came during the 1957/8 campaign, Bury’s solitary season in Division Three North, with the two clubs meeting on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. With ex-Shaker Stan Pearson in the Seals’ line-up, Chester (in 22nd place) beat Bury (in 2nd place) 2-1 at Gigg Lane and earned a 0-0 draw at Chester.


MOST GOALS IN A GAME was the 4-4 draw at Sealand Road in December 1987, when the Shakers scored twice in the closing three minutes through Peter Valentine and Liam Robinson to claim an unlikely point.


MOST GOALS BY ONE PLAYER stands at 4, with Andy Bishop scoring four for Bury in his 8 league and cup games against today’s visitors.  For Chester, Gary Bennett and a certain Ryan Lowe also each scored 4 goals against Bury, with Ryan claiming a last gasp 90th minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Gigg Lane in March 2009 – the very last Football League game between the two clubs.


SENT OFF players versus Chester stand at four for Bury, Chris Lucketti, Colin Woodthorpe, Andy Bishop and Ryan Cresswell.  Les Steele is the only Chester player to be dismissed – for celebrating his second goal in the FA Cup game in December 2006 at Gigg by jumping into the visiting fans and earning a second yellow card.
Our club record vs Chester can be seen below:

THE LAST TWO FRIENDLY MEETINGS


Saturday 21 July 2018      Chester 0  Bury 1           Attendance: 746.

Goal Scorer: Bury: Gold Omotayo 49’

Chester:  Shenton, Moran, Pritchard, Burton (c) (Murray), Grand, Howson (Downes), Smalley (Thomson), Stopforth (Trialist C), Trialist A (Trialist B), Roberts (Hughes), Mooney (Brown).
Sub not used: Trialist (GK).


Bury: Murphy (Hudson), Stokes (McFadzean), Cooney (Dai), Thompson, O’Connell (Nyaupembe), Mayor (Omotayo), Dagnall (Sang), Aimson (Adams), Danns (Williams), Archer (Shotton), Styles (Dawson (Whelan)).
Sub not used: Miller.
Saturday 17 July 2021      Chester 4  Bury AFC 2           Attendance: 437.

Goal Scorers: Chester:  George Glendon 48’, Matty Williams 63’ Harrison Burke 75’, James Hardy 89’ Bury: Jonno Hunt 51’, Scott Metcalfe 68’

Chester:  Gray, Roberts, Cowan (Livesey 46’), Grand (Williams), Morgan (Trialist 52’), Johnston (Hardy 46’),Glendon, Weeks (Clark 52’), Oyibo (Burke 67’), Dudley (Marsh-Hughes 52’), Stephenson (Waring 52’)


Bury AFC: Atkinson (Wilczynski), Williams (Trialist 85’), Metcalfe, Brazel, Hunt (Trialist 85’), Ibrahim, Gilboy, Holt (Trialist 46’), Greaves (McWilliam 85’), Daniels (Downing 85’), Hughes.
Subs not used: Obasoto, Trialist, Lent, Trialist.

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July 10, 2025Jul 10