After Kai Evans’ heroics saw The Shakers cruise to a 5-3 win midweek against Leek Town, we welcome Workington to Gigg Lane this Saturday.
Anthony Johnson’s side will be hoping to further capitalise on our excellent home, where we remain unbeaten since August.
Our opponents sit 7th in the league, two points above Bury, having played three more games.
Workington have already visited Gigg Lane this season in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, where braces from Kai Evans and Momodou Touray, as well as a Rustam Stepans goal, sealed a 5-1 Shakers victory.
In Opposition – Workington AFC
Workington’s history began in turbulent fashion, being founded in 1890, disbanded in 1910, and reformed in 1921 after a ten year break.
In 1951, the team finally made their debut in the Football League away to Halifax Town.
Six years later, in the 1957/58 season, Workington welcomed Manchester United’s infamous Busby Babes featuring the likes of Harry Gregg, Bobby Charlton and Duncan Edwards, the latter losing his life days later in the Munich Air Disaster.
Workington were also famously managed by legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly in the 1950s.
On the Day & In the Ground
Our Matchday @ Gigg guide is available to read to find out everything you need to know going on in and around the ground.
We recommend that supporters purchase tickets online in advance of the match via the ticketing page on our website to avoid queues.
Pay on the gate will also be available. Workington supporters will be situated in the Cemetery End, and their supporters should purchase tickets here.
Matchday Media Coverage
If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, a stream is available for international supporters only. The stream can be purchased here.
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Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
