United finished their pre-season preparation with a game at Old Trafford against David De Gea’s Fiorentina after unveiling summer signings including Benjamin Sesko.
Super-sub Jack Bannister stakes claim for starting spot after hitting last-gasp winner for West Didsbury & Chorlton in their Emirates FA Cup, extra preliminary round replay against Winsford United
Jack Bannister was West Didsbury & Chorlton’s super sub scoring a dramatic 121st minute winner in their Emirates FA Cup, extra preliminary round replay against Winsford United.
Dream debut for record signing Malik Mothersille as Stockport County beat Bolton Wanderers in Sky Bet League One opener
Stockport County’s League One campaign got under way with a second successive opening-day two-goal victory at home, as they triumphed in front of a five-figure Edgeley Park crowd against near neighbours Bolton Wanderers.
Mossley bow out of the Emirates FA Cup at Bradford Park Avenue whose scraped home in a tie which failed to sparkle like some of their epic encounters of yesteryear
Marcus Carver was Bradford Park Avenue’s matchwinner as Mossley’s dream of a lucrative run in the Emirates FA Cup ended in the extra-preliminary round at the Horsfall Community Stadium.
Alex Byrne at the double as Ashton United beat Blackburn Rovers in final pre-season friendly
Ashton United’s final pre-season friendly saw them comfortably beat Championship visitors Blackburn Rovers who were fielding an U23 team and were reduced to 10 men by Isaac Dunn’s early dismissal.