Bury FC offers free matchday for Morecambe fans amid club uncertainty
Bury offer solidarity and support, drawing on their own past struggles to
Bury FC has extended a heartfelt gesture of solidarity by inviting Morecambe FC fans to attend their home match free of charge on Saturday, 9th August 2025.
It's as Morecambe sits closed, with a takeover bid still not materialising.
The club is suspended from the National League, until its compliance and licensing committee reconvenes on 20 August.
Morecambe supporters will be given free entry to the Northern Premier League West season opener against Newcastle Town at Gigg Lane, simply by wearing the club’s colours or badge.
In a statement released ahead of the match, Bury FC said:
‘To our friends at Morecambe FC: We at Bury Football Club have watched with great sympathy and understanding as you navigate uncertain times. As a club that knows all too well what it feels like to face challenges off the pitch, we want you to know: you are not alone.’
The club added: ‘As a gesture of solidarity and footballing friendship, we invite all Morecambe supporters to join us at Gigg Lane on Saturday, 9th August, for our home match.’
‘Whether you’re in need of a temporary football fix, a place to feel connected, or simply want to enjoy a matchday with fellow fans who understand—our gates and hearts are open to you.’
‘Show your Morecambe FC season ticket or wear your Morecambe FC badge with pride at our turnstiles for FREE entry to our Northern Premier League West home opener against Newcastle Town on Saturday 9th August 2025.’
‘Wear your colours. Bring your voices. You’ll be warmly welcomed as part of our football family.’ ❤️⚽
The gesture comes at a time when Morecambe FC faces significant uncertainty off the pitch, and Bury’s show of support has already drawn praise on social media from fans across the footballing community.
Bury FC itself has previously endured difficult times, having been expelled from the English Football League in 2019 due to financial troubles. The club has since been rebuilt and re-established as a fan-driven team, now competing in the Northern Premier League.
The match at Gigg Lane kicks off at 3pm and marks the start of Bury’s 2025/26 campaign.