Manchester United under-21s' visit to The J.Davidson Stadium headlines an intriguing pre-season schedule for Neil Gibson’s Robins as preparations continue ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The Red Devils’ young stars head for Moss Lane for a Friday night clash, just six days after we entertain old rivals Macclesfield on Saturday, July 25th.

The Club is also in the final stages of confirming an additional fixture for Saturday, July 18th, with final agreement currently being completed with our proposed opponents.

The pre-season programme has been carefully curated to provide the squad with a sensible and progressive build up ahead of the Enterprise National League campaign kicking off on Saturday, August 8th, with a variety of different tests designed to support both conditioning and match preparation throughout the summer.

July (so far)

We begin our pre-season schedule in North Wales on Saturday, July 11th, taking on Cymru Premier outfit Colwyn Bay at The Blue Turtle Arena (3pm).

Managed by Michael Wilde, The Bay finished the 2025/26 season fifth in the Welsh top-flight, with 45 points from 32 matches.

Our second friendly takes us the short hop to Wythenshawe Town on Tuesday, July 14th for a 7:45pm kick-off.

Relegated from the Northern Premier League West last season, Town will line up in the Midland Premier League for the new season.

We then head for Lancashire on Tuesday, July 21st for a friendly meeting with Andy Preece’s Chorley.

The Magpies finished last season in 15th position in the Enterprise National League North.

Tickets for the game at Victory Park are on sale here priced: Adults £12; Concession/Students £8; Under-18s £5; Under-14s FREE (under-14s must be accompanied by an adult)

Old rivals Macclesfield will visit The J.Davidson Stadium on Saturday, July 25th for the first of two home pre-season games on Moss Lane – kick-off at 3pm.

John Rooney’s side reached the Enterprise National League North playoffs last season after finishing fourth in their first season at tier six.

Our pre-season schedule comes to an end on the evening of Friday, July 31st with the exciting prospect of Manchester United under-21s heading for The J.Davidson Stadium for a 7pm kick-off.

A 2025/26 Premier League 2 regular season finish of second paved the way for United to win through three rounds of knockout games before losing in the playoff final to Brighton & Hove Albion on May 16th.