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We start 2026 on the road as we take on Stalybridge Celtic at Bower Fold. This will be our fourth meeting with them this season, following encounters in the FA Cup (twice) and the league in quick succession back in August. Tim Lees brings his side into this fixture on the back of three consecutive wins, becoming the first Shakers manager since Lee Clark to boast a 100% record after three games in a full season. Boxing Day saw a 2–0 victory over Clitheroe, courtesy of goals from Rustam Stepans and Wigan loanee Leo Graham, whose loan deal has been extended into the first month of the new calendar year. An attendance of 5,337 was the eighth-highest of all time in the Northern Premier League, and just the third since the turn of the millennium to surpass the 5,000 mark. In Opposition – Stalybridge Celtic Jon Macken’s Stalybridge have faced back-to-back draws against Mossley and Vauxhall Motors, and sit two league places and points behind the Shakers. Ex-Bury striker Ruben Jerome sits top of the scoring charts for Celtic, with 10 goals this season. Admission & Tickets This game is an all-ticket fixture. Bury supporters will have access to the Smurift Westrock terrace end of the ground and will also have access to seating within a section of the Main Stand. Purchase tickets online. Travel & Parking Address: Stalybridge Celtic, Bower Fold, Mottram Rd, Stalybridge SK15 2RT 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 View the full article

It’s time for our December Jet Set Go Competitions Player of the Month vote. Voting for your Player of the Month is now OPEN. Select yours below! The poll will close at 5:00pm on Friday (2nd Jan). Who is your player of the month for December?Mitch AllenBebeto GomesBobby CarrollKai EvansCam FogertyLouis IsherwoodDJ PedroRegan RileyRustam StepansGavin MasseyOscar ThrelkeldJames NeildLeo GrahamCallum SpoonerScott DuxburyOwen RobinsonLuke TaboneVote View the full article

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Thank you for your continued support of the club. Bury FC is a community, fan-owned football club competing in the Northern Premier League West. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt

Thank you for your continued support of the club. Bury FC is a community, fan-owned football club competing in the Northern Premier League West. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt

We can confirm the departure of midfielder Kieran Glynn, who has taken up an opportunity to play in Australia. He’s made 20 appearances for the club, scoring one goal. Kieran leaves the club with our best wishes. View the full article

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We are delighted to announce the signing of defender Bailey Sloane ahead of the busy Christmas period. He came through youth football with the Shakers before moving on to AFC Fylde, when the club was expelled from the EFL in 2019. Early spells with clubs such as Bury AFC, Chester and Avro helped him adapt to the physical and tactical demands of the adult game. In 2021, Bailey earned a move to Accrington Stanley, marking an important step into the EFL environment. Although he did not make a league appearance for the club, loan spells with teams including AFC Telford United and Radcliffe provided valuable match experience and continued development. Following his release from Accrington, he joined Farsley Celtic in 2024, where he enjoyed his most regular run of first-team football to date in the National League North. Playing mainly at left-back, he made a strong impression with his physical presence, versatility and defensive reliability. In early 2025, he moved to Marine AFC, continuing to gain senior experience before leaving the club later in the year for personal reasons. Interim manager, Tim Lees, said: “Bailey is an excellent player who can play left back or left-sided centre back. Aggressive, defensively very good 1v1 and extremely comfortable on the ball. He brings experience playing much higher and will fit perfectly with how we want to play.” Sloane becomes the first player to feature for the club pre-2019, for Bury AFC and Bury FC since our return to Gigg Lane in 2023. He will be available for selection for our Boxing Day clash against Clitheroe at Gigg Lane. Boxing Day Tickets View the full article

Christmas Giving Week at Bury FC saw the club give back to the local community through a series of festive visits and activities. Throughout the week, the club came together to spread Christmas cheer, support local groups, and strengthen our community connections. The week began on Monday with players and Peeler delivering Christmas gifts to Bury Ballers, bringing smiles to young participants while engaging with the next generation of footballers in a fun and festive setting. On Tuesday, the celebrations continued with a visit to partnership club Unsworth Juniors FC. Players and Peeler handed out matchday tickets and spent time with grassroots players, reinforcing the importance of supporting local football and inspiring young people within the game. Wednesday saw a special Sporting Memories session, where former Bury FC players Jason Jarrett and Wayne Entwistle joined participants for an afternoon of storytelling, questions and shared football memories. The session provided a meaningful opportunity to reconnect through the power of sport and shared experiences. The focus turned to spreading Christmas joy and companionship on Thursday, as the team visited Bankfield Residential Care Home. Players spent time chatting with residents and staff, helping to bring warmth and festive spirit to all involved. Christmas Giving Week concluded on Friday with a visit to Fairfield Hospital, where players handed out presents and spent time with patients and hardworking healthcare staff, offering moments of joy and appreciation during the festive season. Christmas Giving Week highlighted our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, demonstrating that the club’s impact extends far beyond the pitch. Photo Gallery: Christmas Giving Week View the full article

Boxing Day football returns to Gigg Lane as we welcome Clitheroe in what promises to be a competitive festive encounter. With a big holiday crowd expected and momentum at stake as the season enters a crucial phase, the Shakers will be looking to make home advantage count against a first-time Lancashire opponent. After the excitement of Christmas, attention turns back to the pitch, where three points on Boxing Day could set the tone for the remainder of the campaign. Last time out, we made it two wins from two under Tim Lees with a deserved 1–0 victory away at Newcastle Town. Rustam Stepans’ first-half penalty proved decisive. Despite the narrow scoreline, Bury dominated throughout, creating a host of chances and rarely being troubled at the other end, with a composed defensive display, including an impressive debut from Luke Tabone, ensuring all three points were safely secured. In Opposition – Clitheroe Clitheroe are in their 22nd straight season at Step 4 in the Northern Premier League West. Founded in 1877, the club’s long history eventually settled at Shawbridge in the 1920s, with notable success in the Lancashire Combination and later national recognition through FA Vase runs, including a Wembley final in the 1990s. Sean McConville’s impact has renewed optimism that the Blues can push forward as they enter their second century at Shawbridge. 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. Read more here about Enhanced Safety Measures at Gigg Lane that have been introduced in recent weeks. Tickets are still on sale via our ticketing page on our website. Pay on the gate will also be available. It is recommended that supporters purchase tickets online where possible to ease the queues at the gate. 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. 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: This fixture will be live streamed around the world, as it falls outside the UEFA blocked hours. Click here to purchase your ticket from early on Wednesday morning. Season Ticket Holders receive FREE access as part of their purchase, by entering their 5-letter reference code from their ticket into the Promo Code box. Once entered and the discount applied, follow the steps to purchase as usual. This code will only work once per 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! View the full article

Ready to try football for the first time — at your own pace? Join our FREE 12-week Walking Football programme for women aged 30+, at Gigg Lane, the home of Bury FC! If you’ve ever wanted to give football a go but didn’t know where to start, this is your moment. Walk This Way is designed especially for women who are new to the game — no running, no pressure, just plenty of laughs, support, and a great sense of team spirit. Starts: Friday 16th January 2026
 Time: 5-6pm 
 Venue: Gigg Lane, Bury FC Who: Women beginners aged 30+ (no experience needed!) Places: Limited to 20 spaces – first come, first served What’s included: * Learn to play football in a fun, welcoming environment * Enjoy slow-paced games perfect for all fitness levels * Make new friends and take part in social events * Receive a free Bury FC training top and a Bury FC match ticket * Celebrate your success at the end with a certificate and presentation event! Sign up today and Walk This Way – where football, friendship, and fun come together at Gigg Lane! https://forms.office.com/e/9B69sbVmT9?origin=lprLink This initiative is supported by Bury VCFA View the full article

Highlights are brought to you by Autosave Ltd, Proud sponsors of Bury Football Club. Thank you for your continued support of the club. Bury FC is a community, fan-owned football club competing in the Northern Premier League West #BuryFC | #partofit

Thank you for your continued support of the club. Bury FC is a community, fan-owned football club competing in the Northern Premier League West. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt

Thank you for your continued support of the club. Bury FC is a community, fan-owned football club competing in the Northern Premier League West. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt

Thank you for your continued support of the club. Bury FC is a community, fan-owned football club competing in the Northern Premier League West. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt