The home of Stockport County was the setting for United on saturday, and another big turnout by the Red Army. The fans packed into the Robinsons brewery stand and observed a minutes silence for George Best which quickly turned into applause and songs for the great man.
Cheadle started the game well most likely not wanting a repeat of the teams prvevious meeting, 5-1 to FC in the cup. On 9 minutes United fell behind to a close range finish by Lindon. United 1-0 down early on just like on wednesday, the chants of "You'll wish you never scored" rang around the ground. Within 35 minutes played the chants were proved right as a fantastic free kick by Torpey that hit the post and went in made it 1-1. Followed by Carden continuing his great run of goals with a close range effort tucked away nicely. A good turnaround by United and they went into the break leading 2-1.
Cheadle came out for second half looking to get on level terms again, they did better than that, 60 minutes gone and goals by Brain on 55 and Martin on 60 turned the match on its head again as Cheadle led 3-2. United shocked tried to get level again with Torpey weaving his way through Cheadles defence, but they were holding firm. With 20 minutes to go Patterson came off the bench and gave Cheadles defence a torrid time but all to no avail. It was looking like FC were on their way to their second defeat in the league, but for one last effort. Some continous United pressure told when a clever cross by Dave Brown was met at the far post by captain marvel Dave Chadwick who duly nodded home sending the fans behind the net mental. Virtually the last action of the game and Chadwick's second goal in two games had salvaged a point for Margy's boys. The gap at the top of the league remains at 9 points as rivals Winsford and Padiham also fought out a 3-3 draw.
2 Tony Cullen
3 Rob Nugent
4 Steve Spencer
5 Dave Chadwick(c)
6 David Brown
7 William Aherne
8 Simon Carden
9 Jonathan Mitten
10 Steve Torpey
11 Adie Orr
Subs Used
12 Rory Patterson
13 Mark Rawlinson
14 Paul Mitten
Attendance 3373
Scorers
Torpey 27, Carden 34, Chadwick 90,