The Club is pleased to announce match arrangements for our highly anticipated opening league home fixture on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, when we welcome Bury FC to The Vestacare Stadium for our Northern Premier League West encounter.
Ticketing Information
Tickets have now been released for general sale for this exciting fixture. Please note that this will be an all-ticket match, meaning supporters must secure their tickets in advance of matchday. No tickets will be available for purchase at the ground on the day of the fixture. Tickets can be purchased through our official online ticketing platform, with designated sections allocated for both home and away supporters.
To ensure crowd management and safety throughout the stadium, soft segregation measures will be implemented for this fixture. This will help us effectively manage capacity across different areas of The Vestacare Stadium while maintaining the excellent atmosphere both sets of supporters are known for.
Season ticket holders for home supporters can use their existing season tickets for entry to this fixture.
Parking Arrangements
Limited parking facilities are available at The Vestacare Stadium on a first-come, first-served basis. The car park will open at 5:30pm, shortly before the turnstiles become operational. Given the expected high attendance for this fixture, we strongly encourage supporters to arrive early to secure parking spaces.
When our stadium car park reaches capacity, we respectfully request that supporters refrain from parking along White Bank Road. This consideration helps maintain smooth traffic flow throughout the surrounding area and prevents congestion that could impact local residents and emergency services.
For those parking in the surrounding residential areas, we ask that you park responsibly and show respect for our neighbours. Please ensure you do not block driveways, gates, or restrict access for local residents.
The Vestacare Stadium typically operates an ANPR system within the car park. However, for this particular fixture, the ANPR system will not be in operation, providing more flexible parking arrangements for supporters.
Stadium Information and Facilities
Turnstiles will open at 6:15pm and given the anticipated high demand for tickets and the likelihood of this fixture selling out, we strongly advise all supporters to arrive at The Vestacare Stadium early.
Our hospitality and catering facilities will be fully operational to enhance your matchday experience. The Lancaster Club, our main bar facility, will open its doors at 6:15pm alongside the turnstiles. The Hangar, our primary food outlet, will also commence service at 6:15pm, offering a full range of matchday food and beverages.
We have arranged dedicated catering and bar facilities specifically for away fans. These facilities will be located on the White Bank Road side of the stadium, ensuring Bury FC supporters have convenient access to refreshments throughout their visit.
To help supporters avoid queues and ensure they don’t miss any of the action, we are offering a special pre-order service. Supporters can purchase a Pie and Pint combination for just £7 when buying their match ticket through our website. This convenient package can be collected immediately upon entry through the turnstiles.
Given the significantly higher attendance expected compared to our typical fixtures, additional stewarding arrangements have been implemented. This increased steward presence represents standard procedure for high-profile matches and ensures the safety and enjoyment of all supporters throughout the evening.
This opening league home fixture promises to be an exceptional start to our Northern Premier League West campaign, and we look forward to welcoming both home and away supporters for what should be a memorable evening of football.
