Accrington ST face Bury in pre-season friendly - live stream & preview

Accrington ST will lock horns with Bury in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 20:30 BST. The fixture forms part of the 2026/27 pre-season calendar and will be played at the Crown Ground, Accrington. With no prior meetings on record between the two sides, both squads will use the game to test fresh faces and tactical tweaks ahead of the new campaign. League standing: Accrington ST sit 16th in League Two with 53 points from 46 games, 14 wins, 11 draws and 21 losses, and recent form reads L-D-D-L-L.

Why this friendly matters for Accrington ST

For Accrington ST, the friendly is a chance to blood youngsters and trial new signings before League Two restarts. The side has conceded 58 goals this season and sits 34 points behind leaders Bromley, so every clean sheet in pre-season counts. Their last outing ended in a 3-0 loss at Oldham on May 2, 2026, a result that left them on a run of zero wins and two defeats from their last five games. Manager John Coleman will hope to steady the ship and give fringe players minutes under the lights at the Crown Ground.

Bury’s recent run and how it shapes the betting odds

Bury arrive with six wins from their last ten games and an average of 1.7 goals per match, compared to Accrington ST’s 1.0. The Shakers have lost just four of those ten outings, while Accrington ST have five defeats in the same span. With no head-to-head history to lean on, both camps will treat the game as a scouting exercise rather than a rivalry grudge match. Bookmakers have Bury as slight favorites based on recent scoring rates, but Coleman’s side will push for a positive result to rebuild confidence.

How to watch Accrington ST vs Bury live and follow the action

Fans can stream the Accrington ST vs Bury friendly live via the betting partner’s in-house feed, which goes live at 20:25 BST on July 28. If streaming isn’t an option, check local TV listings for terrestrial coverage or follow the Match Tracker on recommended betting sites for real-time updates and live stats. The Crown Ground is expected to open gates at 19:30, giving supporters time to soak up the pre-match atmosphere before kick-off.

Five things to watch when the ball rolls out

Accrington ST need to tighten at the back after shipping 58 goals in League Two this season. Bury’s attacking edge-1.7 goals per game in their last ten-gives them a slight edge in pre-season betting markets. With no prior meetings, both teams will treat this as a training-ground dress rehearsal rather than a rivalry showdown. The friendly kicks off at 20:30 BST at the Crown Ground, Accrington, and will be a key barometer for Coleman’s squad depth before the league curtain rises.