Stockport County began their festive programme with a Boxing Day trip to fellow top-three club Barrow, and returned from Cumbria with a hard-earned draw following a pulsating two-goal comeback that leaves them four points clear at the head of the table.
Winning start for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Manchester United overturn two-goal deficit to snatch 3-2 victory against Aston Villa as half-time jeers turn to cheers
Manchester United produced an extraordinary fightback to come back from the dead and beat Aston Villa as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s tenure kicked off with a much-needed win.
Manchester United 3, Aston Villa 2 – Player Ratings
Rasmus Hojlund scored his first Premier League goal as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Bogey strikes again as FC United post Boxing Day victory at Ashton United
Bogey team FC United followed up last season’s league double against Ashton United with a narrow victory at Hurst Cross after a late mistake in the home defence.
Fruitless trip to the North East as Ashton United are beaten at Marske United
Ashton United slipped to their third successive defeat by North East rivals Marske United on an afternoon when the action was dominated by a strong wind and bobbly surface.