YOUTH: United at home on Saturday morning

The Under-18s are back in action on Saturday morning as they host Rochdale AFC in the Youth Alliance League.

After starting 2024 with a 4-3 victory over Morecambe, United have since lost their last three matches against Wrexham, Blackpool and Shrewsbury.

United remain in 12th place on 14 points after playing 18 games this season with a record of four wins, two draws and 12 losses.

A look at the opposition.

Rochdale occupy sixth place in the Youth Alliance League, with eight wins, one draw and six losses after playing 15 games.

In their last five matches, Dale have recorded wins over Walsall and Accrington Stanley whilst losing to Shrewsbury, Bolton and Port Vale.

In the reverse fixture back in September, Robbie Swinburn and Freddie O'Donoghue gave United a 2-0 lead at half-time. However, Oscar Kelly and Corey Edwards found the back of the net for Dale and the game ended in a 2-2 draw.

The game kicks off at 11am on Saturday at Creighton Rugby Club. 

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