Match Arrangements: Prague Raptors v FC United - 25th Nov

FC United travel to the Czech capital to take on Prague Raptors on Monday evening in the second leg of our Fenix Trophy First Round tie. The Reds have a 5-0 cushion from the first leg as they look to cement their place in the Second Round against the winner of Fans United of Montenegro and Brera Calcio of Italy.

The match kicks off at 8pm local time (7pm GMT) and will be live streamed via the Fenix Trophy YouTube channel - please keep an eye on our social media channels for the link on Monday.

Stadium and Match Info

FK Admira Praha
Na Pecích 1044
182 00 Praha 8

Admission for the match is free, as Raptors don’t normally charge for admission to home matches and don’t feel comfortable changing this just because we are in town. However if any supporter would like to help them with the costs of participating in the Fenix Trophy, they will be able to make a cash donation or card donation (through a QR code).

The spectator accommodation is uncovered, and with the temperature forecast to be just above freezing by kick off, supporters are advised to dress accordingly.

The No. 17 tram runs from Old Town (Staroměstská) to the stadium (Líbeznická) and takes around 25 minutes. Supporters travelling from Prague's main railway station can take Metro line C to Kobylisy station - from there it is around a 10 minute walk to the stadium.

Prague Raptors have provided a detailed match information story with further information on the game; Fan Info: Prague Raptors vs FC United of Manchester

Team News

FC United have gone for a blend of experience and youth in their 17-man squad, and with Mark Beesley unable to travel, Charlie Ennis will take charge of the side for the third time this season.

Two new names will be hoping to make their FC United debuts.

Adam Sudworth is a young product of the Robbie Fowler Academy who Mark sees as a talent for the future and was signed on dual-registration terms from AFC Liverpool last month. Adam continues to gain experience of playing men’s football with the North West Counties side and, with 6 goals in 25 appearances so far this season, has shown he is a centre back with an eye for goal.

Billy Turner from our Academy, who many supporters will have noticed around the first team at a number of matches this season helping with the warm up, will travel as back-up keeper. 

Dom Doyle has picked up an injury and will travel for the experience but will not feature in the match squad. It will be the start of a big week for Alfie Henstock who celebrates his 18th birthday two days after this trip. With five of our Academy products heading to Prague for a night of European football, it's another example of what a great opportunity we provide for our young players at FC United.

Match Day Squad

Subject to no last minute injuries the following squad is travelling to Prague;

Charlie Ennis
Jordan Buckley
Charlie Cowin
Sam Dunstan
Joe Ferguson
Jay Fitzmartin
Matty Grivosti
Guy Hall
Alfie Henstock
Hayden Lindley
Conor O’Keefe
Jan Palinkas
Jordan Preston
Gerald Sithole
Adam Sudworth
Billie Turner
Elliot Wilkinson

Fenix Trophy Rules

If aggregate scores are level after 90 minutes, the match proceeds straight to penalties. The ‘away goals’ rule is not in effect for the competition. A maximum of five substitutions for each side is allowed (but more than five players can be named on the bench).

Other Info

Those travelling out early are welcome to attend Raptors home league match at 11am on Saturday (23rd November). Please note that this game will be played at Raptors usual home ground (U Zličínského hřiště 499/3, 155 21, Prague) and not where our fixture on Monday night will be played.

A number of supporters are heading to the Prague derby on Sunday 24th November at 1pm as Bohemians Prague 1905 take on Dukla Prague in a relegation scrap. Standing tickets cost approximately £7 and seats in the main stand £10 (most of the availability now is in section A1). Tickets can be purchased online via this link:  https://vstupenky.bohemians.cz/event/Bohemians_Praha_1905_FK_Dukla_Praha?idp=-1709753