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REBEL club FC United make their long-awaited entrance into the FA Cup on Sunday eager to make as big an impact in the world’s oldest knockout competition as they have done in non-league combat since their formation two years ago.

FC UNITED had striker Stuart Rudd to thank for their second successive victory as they won 2-1 away at Rossendale.

RETURNING FC United striker Stuart Rudd was sent-off as his side’s poor start to the season continued with defeat at the hands of Garforth Town.

FC UNITED hope to welcome back star striker Stuart Rudd for their first home game of the season in the UniBond First Division North against Garforth Town tonight (7.45pm).

FC United had a baptism of fire in the tough world of the UniBond first division.

RORY Patterson is set to miss eight FC United matches next month after being reported for a red card during a pre-season friendly.

FC United will kick-off life in the UniBond League with a trip north to play Lancaster City on the opening day of the season, August 18.

FC United will kick-off life in the UniBond League with a trip north to play Lancaster City on the opening day of the season, August 18.

FC UNITED will be on familiar territory when they play their first FA Cup game after drawing an away tie at either Trafford or Atherton LR.

FC UNITED will be on familiar territory when they play their first FA Cup game after drawing an away tie at either Trafford or Atherton LR.

EIGHT UniBond League are clubs hoping for a cash windfall of two home fixtures against FC United next season.

EIGHT UniBond League are clubs hoping for a cash windfall of two home fixtures against FC United next season.

FORMER Manchester United youth-team skipper Josh Howard secured a league and cup double for FC United and sparked a virtual beach party at sand-strewn Tameside Stadium, writes Stuart Brennan.

FORMER Manchester United youth-team skipper Josh Howard secured a league and cup double for FC United and sparked a virtual beach party at sand-strewn Tameside Stadium, writes Stuart Brennan.

THERE are 101 reasons why FC United may not clinch the double when they face Curzon Ashton at Tameside Stadium tonight.

THERE are 101 reasons why FC United may not clinch the double when they face Curzon Ashton at Tameside Stadium tonight.

FC UNITED pogo’d out of the North West Counties League to the strains of punk music and amid wild celebrations at Gigg Lane.

FC UNITED pogo’d out of the North West Counties League to the strains of punk music and amid wild celebrations at Gigg Lane.

KARL Marginson will come out of football retirement to play in FC United’s final league game of the season against lowly Formby on Saturday (3pm).

KARL Marginson will come out of football retirement to play in FC United’s final league game of the season against lowly Formby on Saturday (3pm).

WHAT should have been a routine victory for FC United ended in disappointment last night as the rebels let slip a three-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Trafford FC in their penultimate game of the North West Counties League season.

WHAT should have been a routine victory for FC United ended in disappointment last night as the rebels let slip a three-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Trafford FC in their penultimate game of the North West Counties League season.

NON-LEAGUE Rebel club FC United will hand over a £3,000 donation to the George Best Foundation prior to being crowned North West Counties League champions on Saturday.

REBEL club FC United will hand over a £3,000 donation to the George Best Foundation prior to being crowned North West Counties League champions on Saturday.

REBEL club FC United will hand over a £3,000 donation to the George Best Foundation prior to being crowned North West Counties League champions on Saturday.

KARL Marginson has made it plain that there can be no let-up for his FC United champions, with cup final places still to be won and lost.

KARL Marginson has made it plain that there can be no let-up for his FC United champions, with cup final places still to be won and lost.

KARL Marginson earned praise from one of the leading lights in FC United’s formation after guiding the club to a second successive title.

KARL Marginson earned praise from one of the leading lights in FC United’s formation after guiding the club to a second successive title.

FC UNITED are closing in on the double - and that could lead to a big Red celebration at the end of this season, says manager Karl Marginson.

FC UNITED are closing in on the double - and that could lead to a big Red celebration at the end of this season, says manager Karl Marginson.

FC UNITED can bring the title home this week after crushing Colne 5-1.

FC UNITED can bring the title home this week after crushing Colne 5-1.

FC United fans celebrated promotion in the sweetest possible way - with a victory in their own Manchester derby.

FC United fans celebrated promotion in the sweetest possible way - with a victory in their own Manchester derby.

ECSTATIC FC United fans will stage a huge promotion party at today’s big Gigg Lane showdown with Maine Road after the Rebels booked their ticket to the UniBond League with victory at Ramsbottom.

ECSTATIC FC United fans will stage a huge promotion party at today’s big Gigg Lane showdown with Maine Road after the Rebels booked their ticket to the UniBond League with victory at Ramsbottom.

FC UNITED can clinch a second successive promotion with a win at Ramsbottom on Saturday.

FC UNITED could clinch promotion by Easter Monday if an FA decision goes in their favour.

SOLE survivor Rob Nugent headed ten-man FC United into their first cup final in a thrilling Challenge Cup semi-final second leg at Gigg Lane.

FC United bid for a place in their first cup final on Saturday when they host Congleton Town at Gigg Lane in the second leg of the NW Counties Challenge Cup.

NON LEAGUE FC United will change their home shirt next season - and one of their fans will design it.

FC UNITED extended their unbeaten run to a club record of 15 games with 4 - 0 win over bottom placed Stone Dominoes.

FC UNITED extended their lead at the top of the North West Counties First Division to five points thanks to a 3-1 win over Formby.

FC UNITED took another step towards the North West Counties League first division championship as they went nap against Abbey Hey.

FC UNITED are still on course to make their first final despite letting a two-goal lead slip against Congleton in the North West Counties League Cup.

FC United face one of the biggest games in the club’s brief history tonight as they bid to reach their first cup final.

FC United fixtures released for the 2006-07 season.

From the BBC: FC United, the club formed by disillusioned Manchester United fans after Malcolm Glazer’s takeover, have won their first promotion.

Ripped from the FCUM Official site:
With the exception of the rearranged away game at Chadderton, which we are awaiting confirmation of a new date for, here is the full list of the remaining competitive matches for FC United of Manchester this season:
Home Games:
All home matches are played at Gigg Lane, Bury. Admission is £7 adults, […]