MATCH PREVIEW: Chaddy face The Shakers in Macron Cup clash

The Macron Cup Second Round brings an exciting clash for us as we travel to Gigg Lane once more this season. Both sides are riding high in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division, and we both come into this fixture on the back of resounding victories, which we hope will translate into a really good game this evening.

Bury are fresh off a devastating 8-0 demolition of Longridge Town in the league at Gigg Lane. The resounding win was more than just three points, it was a really important result which in Bury's own words "gave morale a massive boost right across the club". Due to the demands of the league, we expect to see Bury opt for a touch of youthful exuberance in this cup fixture, giving opportunities to some of their standout Under-23 players.

Their last cup outing, a 4-2 defeat at Abbey Hey in the Manchester Premier Cup, saw their young talents show promise before a red card derailed their efforts. They'll be keen to use that experience as a platform for improvement tonight and we expect a tough fixture.

We are also coming off a big win, as the squad are buzzing from their 6-4 thriller against South Liverpool. The high-scoring encounter demonstrated our attacking firepower and resilience, snapping a minor winless streak in spectacular fashion. This victory lifted us to 47 points in the league, just two behind Bury, setting up tonight’s game as a potential momentum-builder for both sides.

We are ready for Bury to aim to control the game, ensuring the young players find their rhythm in what promises to be a competitive environment. We will be right at it from the off and will seek to exploit any defensive lapses, leaning on our attacking options to unsettle the opposition. Cup football always delivers surprises, and with two in-form teams clashing, tonight’s game promises entertainment in abundance. Both sets of fans will be expecting nothing less than a spirited display from their teams as we both aim to progress to the next round.

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