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NPL chiefs defeated as Red Rebels win appeal

Despite being told that a home game against a promotion rival would be moved because of the condition of their pitch, FC United of Manchester will act as hosts after all.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 April 2026

By Andy Simpson

PITCH BATTLE: FC United will host Stockton after all

Despite being told that a home game against a promotion rival would be moved because of the condition of their pitch, FC United of Manchester will act as hosts after all.
On Friday, an FA appeal board sided with the club in the latest chapter of a story that last week saw Northern Premier League (NPL) chairman Mark Harris suspended while an investigation takes place into an allegation he sent an abusive email to a Red Rebels supporter.
The governing body concluded the league was wrong not to accept a compromise offered...

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