Farnborough 1 (Holmes pen 38′) United 0 There was disappointment for United on Saturday, as The Gulls went down to a single-goal defeat in Hampshire. A first-half penalty from Ricky Holmes ultimately decided a tight encounter, despite United throwing everything at Farnborough in a bid to draw level. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Paul Wotton named
United 2 (Carson 15′, Ash 28′) Enfield Town 1 (Taaffe 4′) There was opening day joy at Plainmoor on Saturday, as United’s new era kicked off with a 2-1 victory over Enfield Town. After Enfield’s Lewis Taafe drew first blood for the visitors, United responded swiftly through Matt Carson, and things got even better
Tiverton 0 United 3 (Hayfield 14′, Crosbie 37′, Ash 49′) United came out on top in their final pre-season outing on Saturday, as they ran out 3-0 winners at Ladysmead. The hosts certainly gave as good as they got in the early stages, until a moment of class saw The Gulls break the deadlock
United 2 (Dyer 82′, Fitzwater o.g. 90+6′) Exeter 2 (Magennis 2′, Fitzwater 40′) United battled back from two goals down to seal a pre-season draw with Exeter at Plainmoor. United got off to the worst of starts, as City took the lead inside the first two minutes. When a low ball from the left
United 0 Plymouth Argyle 2 (Hardie pen 50′, Mumba 61′) Match Sponsor United’s opening home pre-season friendly ended in defeat on Saturday, as Plymouth came out on top at Plainmoor. The first chance of the game fell to the Pilgrims as early as the first minute, with Ryan Hardie presented with a golden
Tavistock 0 United 4 (Ash 6′, Carson 11′, Seymour 41′, 65’) United claimed their first win of pre-season on Wednesday evening, as they ran out 4-0 winners at Tavistock. After a goalless opening to pre-season against Buckland on Friday evening, it didn’t take United long to open their account at Langsford Park. A driving