SATURDAY'S home match against promotion rivals Oxford United has been designated a Ladies Day by the Shakers.

The event launches a partnership between Bury FC and Bury Girls and Ladies FC as part of the Nationwide League's Supporters of Tomorrow scheme.

A number of initiatives designed to promote women's soccer in the town have been arranged and it is expected that around 200 young players and parents from the local club will guests of the Shakers for the game.

Meanwhile the ladies will be handing out leaflets and hold a bucket collection for their club.