The Lions play their second home game of the season this Tuesday. Ian Richards’ side host Bury FC who are looking to pick a third win on the bounce, writes Leo Goy(opens in new tab).
Match sponsored by: Chris Wright Baildon Ltd(opens in new tab)
Tickets will be available to purchase from our turnstiles on Sunday priced at:
- Adults: £14
- Concessions (Over 66s/Students/Registered Disabled): £10
- 11-18 Year-Olds: £5
- Accompanied Under-11s: £1
All turnstiles will accept card payment for entry except turnstile 4 which will be cash only, if you are wanting to pay with cash you must use turnstile 4.
‘The Lions’ magazine will be on sale for £3 from sellers near each turnstile and our Club Shop.
Cash payments are accepted for magazines and 50/50 cash draw tickets, although if wanting to pay by card for the magazine you can do so in the Club Shop with selected 50/50 sellers also accepting card.
Food and drink from The Lions’ Diner can be paid for by cash or card and the clubhouse accepts and prefers payment by card.
Segregation will be in place with Bury fans entering the ground through turnstiles 5-8.
Bury fans will be housed at the Railway End and will have access to both the JM Glendinning seated stand and the Lions’ Diner.
Lions fans will have access to Guiseley Grill, the new catering outlet near turnstiles 3 & 4.
Team News
The extent of Amir Berchil’s injury is currently unclear following coming off with a back injury on Saturday, and he was replaced by Jordan Thewlis in the 46th minute. Also, against Workington, Adam Lund picked up a cut to his eye and had treatment; however, the defender managed to play on.
The Lions saw Kyle White and Jordan Thewlis both feature against Whitby Town and Workington as they both look to increase their fitness and compete for a place in the starting XI.
Additionally, Ian Richards confirmed in his post-match interview on Saturday that Ollie Brown is set to return to the squad following family commitments. However, Frankie Sinfield, Jack Emmett and Will Longbottom are yet to play a minute so far this season.
The Opposition
Bury FC are hoping for back to back promotions following a title-winning campaign in the 25/26 campaign.
Throughout this season so far, the side have managed to earn seven points, picking up a 0-0 draw away at Redcar Athletic, a 3-2 win at home against Curzon Ashton and a 1-0 win at Gigg Lane against Warrington Rylands.
They are managed by Anthony Johnson, who led the side to promotion last campaign. The 43-year-old joined the club in February 2026 following managerial spells at Radcliffe FC, Spennymoor Town, Chester FC, Salford City and Ramsbottom United.
Hoping to perform well this season following promotion last campaign are Mo Touray, who scored ten goals and Djavan Pedro, who scored nine goals last season. The 27-year-old and the 22-year-old have continued this form so far this campaign, with both of them scoring a goal each. Additionally, other influential players include forward Thomas Carr and defender James Neild, who have both managed to impress so far this season.
Previous Meetings
Tuesday will be the first ever competitive meeting between both sides since Bury’s climb back up the non-league ranks.
However, the sides played a pre-season friendly against each other in July 2022, where the Lions picked up a 3-1 victory.
