Emley’s pre-season continues with three more games at the Fantastic Media Welfare Ground, with visits from Bury, Hallam, and Wakefield, as we look forward to our Northern Premier League Division One East campaign.

Emley vs. Bury FC, Tuesday 2nd July, 7:45 pm.

Emley faces a Bury side that narrowly failed to gain promotion to the NPL themselves following a play-off final defeat at Wythenshawe in the North West Counties Premier Division.

Football in Bury has had a complicated few years. Following the EFL suspension of Bury FC in 2019, a new “phoenix club” was formed, Bury AFC, which played in the NWCFL. Bury FC was inactive on the field but still had the ground, Gigg Lane. Meanwhile, Bury AFC groundshared at Radcliffe. There were, in effect, two clubs: one with a ground but no team, and one with a team but no ground, with many fans split between the two.

In 2023, the two clubs agreed to merge and restore the Bury FC name, thus continuing the history of the club that won the FA Cup twice. The “new” Bury FC was allowed to carry on AFC’s place in the NWCL and returned to playing at Gigg Lane.

Bury recently announced the signings of two of Emley’s heroes from our championship-winning team last season. The signings of the NCEL’s 38-goal top scorer Ruben Jerome, along with Iyrwah Gooden, were considerable coups for the Shakers.

We’re sure that Emley fans will give them a warm welcome back should they both feature.

Pick up a copy of our pre-season programme which is valid for all home games in July for £2 at the raffle station.

MATCHDAY INFORMATION

WHEN? Tuesday 2nd July 7.45pm.
Gates open at 6.30pm.

WHERE? Fantastic Media Welfare Ground, Off Upper Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RE

TICKETING INFORMATION -
Adults £5
Concessions £3
U5's Free
Pay on the gate from 6.30pm
[b] SEASON TICKETS NOT VALID

FOOD & DRINK
The Dugout Diner and Burger Van will be open for hot food from 6.30pm
The Sports Bar and outside Pewit Bar will also be open

[i]Please respect local residents and park responsibly around the village!