[5] In January 2018, the show's production company, The Forge, put out an open casting call for teenagers and adults to act as extras in the series.

[6] Former Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh was cast as Steve Bell's (Paul Nicholls) ex-girlfriend, Claire Butterworth, who is the mother to their child, Zac.

[7] Walsh said she enjoyed working with Jo Joyner and Nicholls, calling her role "fun" and the show "fantastic [...] with a brilliant cast.

[9] Entwistle commented that she was "thrilled to be joining the very talented cast of Ackley Bridge and look forward to watching how everything unfolds" and she "had a great time filming with a wonderful bunch of people.

When the match continues, Steve berates Kevin for chucking Jordan out and Riz is injured by Cory during a tackle, resulting in him being taken to hospital.