Bury FC issue statement condemning fans' behaviour at ill-tempered play-off final against Wythenshawe Town

Bury FC have condemned their own fans' behaviour after reports of fighting and a pitch invasion during an ill-tempered match against Wythenshawe Town. The Shakers lost the North West Counties Premier Division Play Off Final at Ericstan Park on penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

According to the Wythenshawe Town X account Bury fans lit flares and invaded the pitch after their team equalised in the 83rd minute. Video said to be taken at the game and shared on X also apparently shows fans fighting in the stands.

In a statement Bury FC said: "Bury Football Club wishes to condemn some of the supporter behaviour at our play-off Final at Ericstan Park on Saturday afternoon. We are a community club, and some of the scenes experienced in both the stands and again unfortunately on the pitch, are not acceptable.

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"It cannot be stressed enough that any poor behaviour reflects on the club in a negative way and has led to severe punishment already during the season. We are handing over the investigation of these matters to Greater Manchester Police and will liaise with the FA on these matters in due course."

Bury had an allocation of 350 tickets for the crunch match, while more than 1,000 fans also watched the game on a big screen at Gigg Lane. But that was also said to be hit by problems with the live stream repeatedly buffering.

Last night Wythenshawe Town posted on X: "Just want to say a massive thank you to the fans, volunteers, team, management and bar staff for today. Also a special thank you to the @buryfcofficial fan that stayed behind clearing up the rubbish in the bury end and the majority of Bury fans that