2026/27 Retained List

Following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, FC United of Manchester can confirm its retained and released list as manager Mark Beesley and his staff begin preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.

Retained/Signed for the 2026/27 Season

  • Dan Atherton
  • Jordan Buckley
  • Donald Chimalilo
  • Matthew Devine
  • Michael Donohue
  • Charlie Ennis
  • Dec Evans
  • Matthew Fearnley
  • Jay Fitzmartin
  • Charlie Hayes-Green
  • Adam Le Fondre
  • Jan Palinkas
  • Gez Sithole
  • Adam Sudworth
  • Matthew Thomson
  • Andre Wisdom

In Negotiations

The club remains in discussions with the following players regarding the 2026/27 season:

  • Ruben Grewal
  • Matthew Grivosti

Moving On

The following players will leave the club this summer:

  • Rudy Misambo
  • Ron Sithole

Everyone at FC United of Manchester would like to place on record our thanks to Rudy and Ron for their efforts and commitment during their time at Broadhurst Park, and we wish them all the very best for the future.

Additionally, Ajay Weston and Darryl Ombang will be returning to their parent clubs at the conclusion of their loan spells. We wish them well for what we’re sure will be very bright futures in the game.

The club would like to thank Bolton Wanderers and Leeds United, in addition to Blackburn Rovers and Burnley FC, for their support and entrusting the club with the development of their young players during the 2025/26 campaign.

An extended interview with Mark Beesley will follow next week, where he will reflect on the 2025/26 season and discuss plans for the 2026/27 campaign including our new signing Matthew Fearnley.