Being Brig boss is the hardest  job in the league, says Jamie Milligan

​Bamber Bridge boss Jamie Milligan believes he’s got the hardest job in the NPL Premier Division.
LEP.CO.UK Jan 31, 2025

Bamber Bridge face huge week ahead in battle against the drop

​It's not quite make or break, but Bamber Bridge boss Jamie Milligan admits his men are entering a critical juncture in their fight to beat the...
LEP.CO.UK Jan 31, 2025

Lets Make It Count This Saturday!

by Peter Scherer It’s another important game for Mickleover on Saturday, when we welcome fellow strugglers Bamber Bridge to the Don Amott Arena....
MICKLEOVER FC OFFICIAL SITE Jan 30, 2025

Will​ Russ could be Brig’s goal-den boy in fight against drop

The signing of Will Russ could prove to be masterstroke for Bamber Bridge in their bid to ease their relegation worries.
LEP.CO.UK Jan 24, 2025

Will power fires Bridge to a point

STOCKTON TOWN 2 BAMBER BRIDGE 2 By James Cartwright STOCKTON twice came from behind to earn a draw against Bamber […] The post Will power fires...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jan 18, 2025

Boss Jamie Milligan targeting vital wins to ease Bamber Bridge’s relegation worries

Brig have slipped down the NPL Premier Division table after a difficult spell in recent weeks.
LEP.CO.UK Jan 17, 2025

Post Match | Jim After Bamber Bridge

A catch up with Jim after the Lancs Cup win against Bamber Bridge. The post Post Match | Jim After Bamber Bridge appeared first on Southport...
SOUTHPORT FC Jan 14, 2025

Southport Bamber Bridge

      Line Up: Renshaw, Thomson, Stafford, Quansah, Keane, Moore, Williams, Morgan, Burgess, Lloyd, Angus. Subs: Minihan, Gomes, Hilton,...
SOUTHPORT FC Jan 14, 2025

​Brig eye Trophy tonic to kick-start new year

​Bamber Bridge will be hoping to repeat the exploits of arguably their most memorable night last season in order to kick-start their fortunes in...
LEP.CO.UK Jan 14, 2025

Bamber Bridge Home On Tuesday 7.45pm

Weather permitting, and the forecast does look a bit better, we have a Lancashire Challenge Trophy Quarter Final game on Tuesday when we welcome...
SOUTHPORT FC Jan 11, 2025

Brig boss ​Milligan is scouring the market for reinforcements

Bamber Bridge boss ​Jamie Milligan revealed that he must have spoken to around 15 transfer target this week as he looks to change the fortunes of...
LEP.CO.UK Jan 9, 2025

Will Russ Loan To Bamber Bridge

Will Russ has today completed a one month loan move to Bamber Bridge. The post Will Russ Loan To Bamber Bridge appeared first on Southport Football...
SOUTHPORT FC Jan 8, 2025

Bamber Bridge Game Confirmed

Our Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy game against Bamber Bridge FC will be played on Tuesday 14th January, at The Big Help Stadium. Admission prices...
SOUTHPORT FC Jan 6, 2025

Nathan Thomas' first-half double secures victory for Whitby Town at Bamber Bridge

Two first-half strikes from Nathan Thomas saw Whitby Town pick up their first points of 2025 in fine fashion with a comfortable 2-0 win at Bamber...
THESCARBOROUGHNEWS.CO.UK Jan 5, 2025

Dolly Blues target higher ground after derby success over Bamber Bridge

​Fresh from a first victory at arch-rivals Bamber Bridge in a decade, Lancaster City will be looking to make further progress up the NPL Premier...
LEP.CO.UK Jan 1, 2025

Sports Kick Off 2025 at Lancaster 

by Peter Scherer Its back on the road again for Mickleover as they try to begin the road recovery and move up the table. Our hosts on New Years Day...
MICKLEOVER FC OFFICIAL SITE Dec 30, 2024

24/25 Match Preview: Bamber Bridge

2025 starts at Nethermoor for Mark Bower’s side with Bamber Bridge the visitors to LS20 on New Year’s Day. Match
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Dec 30, 2024

24/25 Matchday Programme Preview: Bamber Bridge

Issue 13 and our first programme of 2025 covers our New Year’s Day meeting with Bamber Bridge, copies are on
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Dec 28, 2024

Tigers are foiled by battling Brig

By George Rothwell HYDE UNITED 1 BAMBER BRIDGE 1 HYDE United rued missed opportunities in front of goal as they […] The post Tigers are foiled by...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Dec 21, 2024

Bamber Bridge will relish opportunity of taking on runaway leaders Macclesfield

Bamber Bridge face the toughest assignment in the NPL Premier Division this evening when they welcome runaway leaders Macclesfield to the Sir Tom...
LEP.CO.UK Dec 17, 2024

Moore takes positives as ten-man Hebburn Town lose at Bamber Bridge

Hebburn Town suffered a narrow loss at Northern Premier League rivals Bamber Bridge on Saturday.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Dec 15, 2024

BRIG TAKE SPOILS AFTER JOE MAKES EARLY EXIT

BAMBER BRIDGE 2 HEBBURN TOWN 1 By Ernie Bratherton GOALS from Mark Cullen and Nathan Mercer earned Bamber Bridge victory […] The post BRIG TAKE...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Dec 14, 2024

Hebburn Town urged to be fearless to boost Northern Premier League play-off push

Hebburn Town return to Northern Premier League action with a visit to Bamber Bridge on Saturday.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Dec 13, 2024

Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy Draw

A Familiar Face We have been drawn at home to Bamber Bridge FC in the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy Quarter-Final, date and time to be confirmed....
SOUTHPORT FC Dec 9, 2024

Connor senses Blyth Spartans improvement after Bamber Bridge draw

Blyth Spartans earned a point in their home draw with Northern Premier League rivals Bamber Bridge on Tuesday night.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Nov 27, 2024

Rallying call issued as Blyth Spartans prepare for Bamber Bridge test

Blyth Spartans face the first of three consecutive home games when they host Bamber Bridge on Tuesday night.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Nov 25, 2024

Curtis Durose delighted to be back at Gainsborough Trinity

On the eve of the weekend's postponed Bamber Bridge Match, Gainsborough Trinity moved to bring fans' favourite Curtis Durose back to the club on a...
LINCOLNSHIREWORLD.COM Nov 25, 2024

​Trophy performances can be springboard for Bamber Bridge in the league

​Bamber Bridge will aim to build on two promising cups displays over the past week when they travel to Gainsborough Trinity this weekend.
LEP.CO.UK Nov 22, 2024

​Chorley 2 Bamber Bridge 3: Youthful Magpies throw away two-goal lead in LFA Trophy exit

​The Magpies surrendered a two-goal as Bamber Bridge completed a second-half turnaround to KO the hosts from the LFA Trophy.
LEP.CO.UK Nov 20, 2024

Cresswell hails Matlock players after fightback

​Ryan Cresswell was beaming with pride after his Matlock Town side came back to beat Bamber Bridge on Saturday.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Nov 12, 2024

Gladiators show they have fight

MATLOCK TOWN 3 BAMBER BRIDGE 2 By Mark Duffy MATLOCK TOWN came back from being a goal behind and a […] The post Gladiators show they have fight...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Nov 9, 2024

Match Report: Bamber Bridge 1 Morpeth Town 2

Josh King rose highest to earn Morpeth Town three precious points in stoppage time, heading home the winner in a 2-1 victory at Bamber Bridge in...
MORPETH TOWN OFFICIAL SITE Nov 2, 2024

Slough Town bag home draw in FA Trophy Second Round

Slough Town's first foray in the 2024/25 FA Trophy will be a home tie against familiar Isthmian League Premier Division opposition. Scott...
FOOTBALLINBRACKNELL.CO.UK Oct 28, 2024

Leaky defence a concern for Bamber Bridge boss Jamie Milligan

​Bamber Bridge boss Jamie Milligan has urged his men to improve defensively when they welcome FC United of Manchester to the Sir Tom Finney Stadium...
LEP.CO.UK Oct 17, 2024

A Tough Trip To Stockton

by Peter Scherer Back on the road again after last weekends home defeat to Hyde Utd, Mickleover face high scoring form team Stockton Town. Our...
MICKLEOVER FC OFFICIAL SITE Oct 17, 2024

Basford United 3, Bamber Bridge 2: Heartbreak for Brig as Basford edge thriller

A late own goal by Will Squires saw Bamber Bridge lose at Basford United in the NPL Premier Division.
LEP.CO.UK Oct 13, 2024

Tough times will give Bamber Bridge squad extra motivation to succeed

​Bamber Bridge’s financial difficulties have created a closer-knit dressing room at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium, says defender Macauley Wilson.
LEP.CO.UK Oct 11, 2024

​Bamber Bridge provides the platform for young stars to showcase skills, says defender Macauley Wilson

Rob Apter’s considerable £500 donation to help Bamber Bridge is symbolic of the crucial role the club plays within the local football scene.
LEP.CO.UK Oct 11, 2024

North End Under-18s beaten by Blackpool in Youth Alliance Cup derby tie

​Holders Preston North End were beaten 2-1 by local rivals Blackpool in an ‘away’ Youth Alliance Cup tie at Bamber Bridge’s Sir Tom Finney...
LEP.CO.UK Oct 9, 2024

Bamber Bridge drawn to face Workington away in FA Trophy

Bamber Bridge have been drawn away to Workington in the first round proper of the FA Trophy.
LEP.CO.UK Oct 7, 2024

Guiseley fall at the first hurdle in FA Trophy

Guiseley fell at the first hurdle in the Isuzu FA Trophy as they were eliminated by a determined Bamber Bridge side at Nethermoor Park, writes...
WHARFEDALE OBSERVER Oct 7, 2024

Labouring Lions Fall To The Bridge

Guiseley fell at the first hurdle in the Isuzu FA Trophy as they were eliminated by a determined Bamber Bridge
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Oct 7, 2024

Locals rally to rebuild Bridge

When committee members at Bamber Bridge set out to raise £30,000 to protect the club’s future, they were apprehensive about the response they’d...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Oct 5, 2024

Bamber Bridge is one of the crown jewels of local football - the club needs support to survive and thrive

The jewel in Preston’s non-league crown, Bamber Bridge Football Club has long been the city’s ‘second’ club.
LEP.CO.UK Oct 5, 2024

Bamber Bridge fans must stick behind the players in tough times for club

​Bamber Bridge boss Jamie Milligan has urged the club’s fans to stick with the players through thick and thin.
LEP.CO.UK Oct 4, 2024

24/25 Isuzu FA Trophy Match Preview: Bamber Bridge

The Isuzu FA Trophy comes to the forefront this weekend as the Lions face Bamber Bridge for the second time
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Oct 3, 2024

24/25 Matchday Programme Preview: Isuzu FA Trophy Bamber Bridge

Issue 8 of The Lions covers our Isuzu FA Trophy tie with Bamber Bridge, copies are on sale now as
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Oct 3, 2024

Matchday Tuesday: We’re Off To Warrington Rylands

by Peter Scherer Following the disappointment of last Saturday’s draw at Bamber Bridge, Mickleover will be hoping to add to their away successes...
MICKLEOVER FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 30, 2024

Cash-strapped Bamber Bridge FC urgently needs £30,000 to keep club afloat this season

A cash-strapped local football club is in urgent need of £30,000 to save its future.
LEP.CO.UK Sep 30, 2024

Community rallies to help save Bamber Bridge FC

Bamber Bridge Football Club have launched a fund-raising appeal to help secure their future.
LEP.CO.UK Sep 30, 2024

Two Late Goals Sees Victory Disappear

by Peter Scherer (Photography: Steve Ingers) Just as Mickleover looked to be cruising to a comfortable 2-0 win at Bamber Bridge, two late goals...
MICKLEOVER FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 30, 2024

Blackpool man among those to make donation to help save non-league club

Blackpool winger Rob Apter is among those who have got behind the cause to save non-league side Bamber Bridge.
FLEETWOODTODAY.CO.UK Sep 28, 2024

​Bamber Bridge could be a top-five side, says boss Jamie Milligan

Jamie Milligan believes his Bamber Bridge team could quite easily be in a play-off place in the NPL Premier Division.
LEP.CO.UK Sep 27, 2024

Cash-strapped Bamber Bridge appealing for fresh investment and ideas

Bamber Bridge are in need of fresh, significant investment if they are to maintain their status as a NPL Premier Division club.
LEP.CO.UK Sep 26, 2024

Matchday Saturday: We’re Off To Bamber Bridge

by Peter Scherer This weekend Mickleover face another in form team, as we head up the M6 to Bamber Bridge. Sports have a few injury niggles to sort...
MICKLEOVER FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 26, 2024

Bamber Bridge boss Jamie Milligan shrugs off sack talk after three big victories

​Bamber Bridge boss Jamie Milligan sees no reason why his men cannot fight for a play-off place this season.
LEP.CO.UK Sep 23, 2024

​Bamber Bridge growing in stature after difficult start to campaign

​Assistant boss John Hill reckons the progress the new-look Bamber Bridge team is making is there for all to see.
LEP.CO.UK Sep 20, 2024

Bamber Bridge 4 Prescot Cables 2: Brig triumph following a dramatic second half

Brig earned just their second NPL Premier Division victory of the season in an action-packed second half at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium.
LEP.CO.UK Sep 11, 2024

Purewal hails ruthless Hebburn Town after Bamber Bridge hammering

The Hornets rounded off a positive week by racking up their biggest win of the season against Bamber Bridge
SHIELDS GAZETTE Sep 7, 2024

Moore wants more from Hebburn Town ahead of Bamber Bridge clash

The Hornets are back in league action when they face Bamber Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Sep 6, 2024

24/25 On The Road: Bamber Bridge

It is August Bank Holiday which means the Lions are back in action again – this time travelling to Lancashire
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Aug 25, 2024

24/25 Away Fan Guide: Bamber Bridge

The games come thick and fast as we head to Bamber Bridge on Bank Holiday Monday looking for our first
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Aug 24, 2024

​Doherty and Charles on target as Whitby Town earn 2-0 win at Matlock

Whitby Town were back in action on Tuesday night, away at Matlock Town, looking to bounce back following their opening day defeat to Bamber Bridge.
THESCARBOROUGHNEWS.CO.UK Aug 14, 2024

Hosts Whitby Town suffer opening-day loss to Bamber Bridge

Whitby Town suffered opening day frustration following a 2-1 home defeat against Bamber Bridge in the first outing of the 2024-25 NPL Premier...
THE SCARBOROUGH NEWS Aug 11, 2024

Football League veteran arrives at Bamber Bridge

Bamber Bridge have confirmed the signing of defensive midfielder Alex Kenyon following his departure from National League North side Curzon Ashton.
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE Aug 5, 2024

New Everton Signings On Target In Preston Win

Jake O'Brien and Jesper Lindstrøm netted goals on their first appearances for Everton while Dominic Calvert-Lewin was also on the scoresheet as...
EVERTON FC OFFICIAL SITE Aug 3, 2024

How To Watch: Preston North End v Everton

Everton take on Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon (3pm BST kick-off) – and Season Ticket Members and Official Members can stream...
EVERTON FC OFFICIAL SITE Aug 2, 2024

Bamber Bridge bring in Blackburn keeper on loan

Bamber Bridge have signed promising Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Nick Michalski on loan from until January 2025.
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE Jul 31, 2024

Blackburn Rovers prospect given green light to head out on loan

Blackburn Rovers have loaned goalkeeper Nick Michalski to Bamber Bridge, as announced by their official club website. Blackburn… The post Blackburn...
THE72.CO.UK Jul 30, 2024

Friday 19 July friendlies

(ko 7.45pm unless stated)Alton v AFC PortchesterBamber Bridge v Salford City (ko 7.30pm)Barking v Brentwood TownBrockenhurst v Poole Town (ko...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jul 19, 2024

Whitby Town kick off NPL Premier Division season at home to Bamber Bridge

Whitby Town will begin their 2024-25 Northern Premier League Premier Division campaign with a home fixture against Bamber Bridge on Saturday August...
WHITBY GAZETTE Jul 18, 2024

Bamber Bridge 0-3 Preston North End RECAP and highlights

A win for PNE in pre-season at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium
LEP.CO.UK Jul 17, 2024

Preston North End player ratings vs Bamber Bridge with two 8/10s in pre-season win

Scores on the doors from the Sir Tom Finney Stadium
LEP.CO.UK Jul 17, 2024
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