Steve Cunningham’s side will look to take Saturday’s improved performance in their narrow 1-0 defeat to table-topping Hednesford into tomorrow’s cup clash with Trafford.

A Word From The Gaffer

Speaking after Saturday’s loss, Steve Cunningham said: “I thought we were outstanding. I think that will be our best loss of the season.

“It was two good teams in a very good game of football and I’d like to think the neutrals and fans of both teams enjoyed today’s game because it was really high quality.”

Looking ahead to tomorrow's cup tie, he said: “We will be strong against Trafford. We want to use it as a game to go and win and build some momentum.”

Opposition Watch

The visitors have struggled to find form in the 25-26 campaign, sitting rock bottom (22nd) in the Northern Premier League - West Division.

Trafford have found just two league victories this season and are winless in their last three outings.

Last Time We Met

Both sides last faced off in the Isuzu FA Trophy during the 24/25 campaign, which went the way of the Robins as they secured a goal heavy 5-2 win over Trafford.

Matchday

Tickets for the game are available via cash and card turnstiles or online, priced at £10 for Adults, £5 for concessions (Over 65’s, 16-21+), £2 for 12-15-year-olds, and £2 for under 12’s.

This is a ticket only match, season tickets are not valid.

Please note, ID will need to be presented for any concessionary tickets if requested by a turnstile operator.

Turnstile 3 (on Surrey Street next to The Cross Bar) will be open from 6pm, for cash, card and pre-paid tickets.

The Cross Bar will be open from 6pm and access is from inside the ground only, there will be no access from the main entrance on Surrey Street.

We welcome both sets of fans into The Cross Bar for refreshments both prior to and after the match where live footballing action will be shown on the big screens.

Alcohol not purchased from Ashton United is not permitted in the ground and stewards will be conducting bag searches on the turnstiles at their discretion.

At 7pm, the remaining turnstiles on Surrey Street and on Rowley Street will open as normal, as will the Robins Nest and the Robins Beer Hut inside Hurst Cross.

50/50 draw tickets will be on-sale both in The Cross Bar and on the ground, with match day programmes also available at the programme stand.

The AUFC Supporters club shop will open at 7pm, with memorabilia available to purchase from throughout the years.

If you cannot make it to the game, keep up on our Twitter feed @AshtonUnitedFC.