Worcester City (4-4-2)

6 Ross – did not have a meaningful save to make but bounced back with a clean sheet after facing criticism from City boss Carl Heeley last weekend.

7 Gallinagh – handed the captain’s armband, the stand-in skipper was vocal from the first whistle as he tried to galvanise his team-mates and his experience shone through.

7 Hutchison – making his 17th successive start, the Scot defended superbly as FC United were reduced to shots from range.

8 J Keane – due to injuries and suspensions, the versatile player slotted in at centre-back and hardly put a foot wrong in a committed performance.

7 Weir – worked his socks off and was prepared to put his head where it hurt as he was kicked in the face in the closing stages.

6 Steele – was unlucky not to give City the lead when his 20-yard strike hit the post but was guilty of missing an even better chance moments earlier.

7 English – an improved display from the midfielder who threw himself into challenges and kept pressuring FC United’s players.

8 DIGIE – a superb debut from the loanee as he tackled well, showed great footwork and injected much-needed energy into the side. My man of the match.

7 C Keane – earned City a penalty when he burst into the box and continually caused FC United problems, sending in several good crosses.

6 Murphy – returning to the starting line-up, the forward made a strong start but sometimes his touch evaded him.

5 Craig – it was not the striker’s day as he was caught offside on several occasions and failed to convert a second-half penalty which cost City victory.

Subs: Bishop 6 (Murphy 68), Nelson-Addy (Craig 76). Not used: Draper, Bates.

FC United of Manchester (4-3-3): BASSO 7; Tonge 6, Kay 7, Baird 6, Chantler 6; Brown 7 (Sheridan 77), Glynn 6 (Greaves 64, 6), Lowe 5; Wright 5, Thomson 5, Gilchrist 6 (Arnison 64, 5). Subs not used: Williams, Wolfenden.

Attendance: 803.

Referee: Aaron Jackson 6/10.

Match rating: 2/5.

MATCH STATS:

City/FC United

Shots on: 5/1.

Shots off: 6/6.

Corners: 4/1.

Offsides: 5/1.

Fouls conceded: 16/14.

Yellows: FC United – Chantley, Kay.