Mark Birch's under-18 side host Morecambe this Saturday in their first EFL Youth Alliance league game of 2024.
Aiming to get back on track
In the final game before Christmas, United were on the end of a 2-0 defeat away at Oldham Athletic.
Prior to three defeats in as many matches, the Blues beat Salford City 6-2 at home and will be looking to get back to winning ways.
United currently sit tenth in the Northwest Youth Alliance League on 11 points after 12 games, winning three games this season.
A look at the opposition
Morecambe sit second in the Northwest Youth Alliance League on 26 points from 11 games, having won eight, drawn twice and lost just once.
Morecambe were 2-1 winners over league leaders Preston North End in their final game of 2023.
Kick-off on Saturday 6th January is at 11am at Creighton Rugby Club.