BURY'S pre-season opener at Warrington Town has been cancelled due concerns over the pitch.

The Evo-Stik Division One North side were due to entertain the Shakers in the first match of their pre-season campaign on Friday, but have been forced to call off the game.

A statement on Bury's official website said: "Warrington have re-laid their pitch over the summer months and unfortunately the pitch is not quite ready to host the Shakers this week."

Supporters will now have to wait until Wednesday, July 22 for their first glimpse of the new-look Bury side when they play at National League side Macclesfield.

Bury are due to go to Tenerife for a training camp before then, but no public games have been planned during the trip.