Match Report

Trafford came back down to earth with a bang on Monday evening when they were defeated 3-0 by non-league aristocrats FC United of Manchester at the Away Day Care Shawe View Stadium.

Following Saturday’s magnificent victory over Warrington Rylands, Tom Baker’s side came into the game full of confidence but, despite enjoying an equal share of the possession, struggled to cope with the electrifying pace of the visitors. 

After just eight minutes the FC United stormed ahead when a low cross from the right was turned into his own goal by the luckless Kyle Worsley.

Trafford keeper Connor Beard then tipped a thunderous drive by FC skipper Charlie Ennis over the bar before home striker Dillon Edmundson somehow fired over from just two yards.

Gez Sithole squandered a great chance for the visitors before being tripped by Harry Norris in the 33rd minute, Ennis stepping forward to blast the resultant spot kick past Beard and into the top corner.

Trafford were on top in the opening stages of the second half with Bile Ahmed twice going close but they were undone once more in the 61st minute when another quick break ended with Brad Byrne fouling Sithole, who dusted himself down and struck the penalty powerfully past Beard.

Kyle Worsley flashed a drive wide from 15 yards and substitute Jamal Crawford twice saw long range efforts held by keeper Dan Atherton as Baker’s Boys battled gamely  but the final whistle signalled the end of an entertaining game highlighted by the pace and power of the visitors.

On Saturday, Trafford travel to play New Mills, kick off 1 p.m., before concluding their pre-season preparations on Tuesday when they entertain National League North outfit Chorley FC, kick off 7-45 p.m