R1: AUG 11: (Leg 1)

Bury 1-1 Burnley Scorer - Matthews - 3,927

A Rob Matthews goal was cancelled out as Burnley gained a valuable away goal.

R2: AUG 18: (Leg 2)

Burnley 1-4 Bury Scorers - Daws, Djaffo, Armstrong and Matthews - 5,453

With the tie left hanging in the balance after the first leg, the Shakers travelled north and demolished their local rivals.

R2: SEP 15: (Leg 1)

Bury 3-0 Crystal Palace Scorers - Matthews and Johnrose (2) - 2,780

Bury showed themselves off in front of Chinese television (present for the debut of Sun Jihai) with an impressive performance.

R2: SEP 22: (Leg 2)

Crystal Palace 2-1 Bury 3,546

After a comfortable first leg win Bury managed to stave off any threat of a comeback to earn themselves a money-spinning tie with Man Utd.

R3: OCT 28:

Manchester United 2-0 Bury 52,495

In front of a following of almost 9,000 the Shakers did themselves proud and held out for 90 minutes until goals from Scholes and Nevland won it in extra time.