ATHLETIC'S large travelling army of fans will be housed behind both goals for the derby clash with rock-bottom Bury on Saturday after Gigg Lane chiefs announced today they will allocate an additional section to accommodate the huge following.

With all 2,200 tickets now sold out for the West Stand behind one goal, fans can now pay on the day in the East Stand at the other end.

Latics make the short trip on the back of three wins from the last four with 10 points from a possible 12 to lift themselves out of the drop zone.

The Shakers slipped to the foot of League One last night when Rochdale leapfrogged them after winning 3-0 at Walsall.

Peter Clarke – the former Latics skipper on loan at Bury until the end of the season – won’t be allowed to play against his parent club.

But another familiar face, goalkeeper Connor Ripley, is set to continue between the sticks for Ryan Lowe’s side following his loan move from Middlesbrough earlier this season.

Keep checking here for latest team news in the run-up to the game.