BURY'S fixtures in the group stages of this season's Checkatrade Trophy have been confirmed.

They will have two home games in group C of the northern section of the competition, against Rochdale and Stoke City, either side of a trip to Blackburn.

The Shakers kick off their campaign with the visit of local rivals Rochdale on Tuesday, September 19, before travelling to Ewood Park on Tuesday, October 3.

Their final match of the group stages will see Stoke City's Under-21s visit Gigg on Tuesday, November 7.

All three matches will kick off at 7.45pm.