This time last year, Ashcroft's men hit a purple patch in front in goal, winning 4 out of 5 matches and scoring 13 in the process.

We hope for a similar explosion in form as we look to stop the rot and end the year on a high.

First up, we kick off Saturday 2nd March's groundhop 2024 day as we host Padiham in that Preston-Burnley derby which kicks off at 11am.

Having already lost two matches to the Storks, the Ridge are too familiar with former Town midfielder Michael Morrison's side.

We then stay home for Tuesday 5th March when we hope to finally play the somewhat cursed fixture against Pilkington.

A reminder that if you bought a Bury ticket then you can gain free entry to this fixture which kicks off at 7:45pm.

Then it's the big one.

On Saturday 9th March, Town travel to the Isle of Man for a 6pm kick off at the Bowl.

With last season's trip over being one of our best awaydays ever, let's get behind the boys just as we did then in hopes of securing another huge victory in our second overseas match.

The Ridge then make the journey west to the Silentnight Stadium to take on Barnoldswick Town.

That game takes place on Saturday 16th March at 3pm.

Then for another midweek match as we attempt to get another cursed game played.

Tuesday 19th March brings the trip to Prestwich Heys, a game already called off five times.

To finish the month, we host Charnock Richard in another derby day at the Recycling Lives Ground

The Villagers travel over on Saturday 23rd March for a 3pm kick off as Town look for revenge for their defeat at Mossie Park a month prior.

A big thank for to everyone for the fantastic support so far this season, let's give it one last push.