Live Updates: Loughborough vs Man United

The Purple Army face a travelling Man United youth side this evening at Loughborough University Stadium.

Kick Off: 19:30pm

Weather Conditions: Howling winds and showers.

The teams met two years ago in an encounter that saw the Northern travelers walk away as 6-2 victors.

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Preparations done. Stage is set #LboroVManU #homedressingroom pic.twitter.com/plYaJO7lR3

— Lboro Students FC Men's (@LboroStudentsFC) October 21, 2014

Last week The Epinal spoke to Vice-Captain Sam Minihan about this prestigious fixture:

“Speaking on behalf of the team we collectively can’t wait for this fixture. For a university team to have the opportunity to play against one of the greatest teams in the world shows how respected Loughborough is.

“In preparation for this game we have been training like we would any other match.

“All the lads set an extremely high standard in training and games and demand an elite level performance.

“We have also played in a couple of games against what is seen as superior opposition. We have more than managed to hold our own in these games.

“I’m expecting an intense, challenging game. One in which we are more than prepared for.

“We expect a strong Man United team which will play fast, possession based football. I’m sure everyone who comes to watch will see a great game of football.”

With just under 4 hours to go the team are getting much needed fuel on board #loading #LboroVManU pic.twitter.com/euhXEJ2POk

— Lboro Students FC Men's (@LboroStudentsFC) October 21, 2014

.@lborofootball Head Coach @mclarenstu all set for tonight's big match @lborouniversity pic.twitter.com/ADzNKfI6eL

— Loughborough Sport (@LboroSport) October 21, 2014

Youth XI: #mufc v Loughborough: Henderson; Reid, Tuanzebe, Williams, Borthwick-Jackson; Riley, Goss, Willock, Redmond; Rashford, Fletcher.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 21, 2014

The pitch is looking glorious from the stands.

Just over 5 minutes until kick off at the @lborofootball vs @ManUtd game. pic.twitter.com/DNArXySvkk

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Today's match squads @lborofootball pic.twitter.com/j3vy1ZsVf1

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Here we go! Come on @lborofootball! #LboroVManU #weplayonthefloor

— Loughborough Sport (@LboroSport) October 21, 2014

Stars of the future line up!! #LboroVManU @LboroSport @Keeleyl85 @WarrenJukes pic.twitter.com/VA74fq16fS

— Alexander Rudge (@AlexanderRudge) October 21, 2014

We're under way down at the stadium @lborofootball vs @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/sRjdGDqCyR

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

GOAL: Loughborough 0 – 1 Manchester United 

An RVP type finish from @ManUtd number 6, Sean Goss puts the visitors in front. #LboroVManU @lborofootball

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Appeals for handball are turned down by the ref. @lborofootball escape

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Great work from @lborofootball forward Alun Webb as he charges down the united keepers kick. Ball goes out just wide of the left post

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

The @ManUtd keeper getting jeered by the home support #fortresslufbra

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

@lborofootball sitting very deep as @ManUtd effortlessly keep the ball. Need to press higher #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Jack Howard about to take a free kick for @lborofootball pic.twitter.com/0hjLvoESZ3

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Alun Webb looking dangerous down the right but @lborofootball Curtis Revan fails to control and @ManUtd escape

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Half chance for @lborofootball, then @ManUtd go over the bar from close range #LboroVManU

— Loughborough Sport (@LboroSport) October 21, 2014

@lborofootball struggling to break down the @ManUtd defence. Still the one goal in it. #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

.@ManUtd no 9 fires over the bar into the Holywell Fitness Centre, mind the windows! #LboroVManU

— Loughborough Sport (@LboroSport) October 21, 2014

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@lborofootball resorting to a couple hopeful balls over the top. Still 1-0 @ManUtd #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

First corner of the game for @lborofootball but Herbert blazes a shot over the bar. #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Free kick got @lborofootball as Webb is brought down. Poor free kick and @ManUtd clear #LboroVManU pic.twitter.com/bpAVRQOTpG

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Weather Update: Still miserable.

HT @lborofootball v @ManUtd United lead 1-0 through U21 player Sean Goss. A fair reflection #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Half time penalty shoot out has begun with representatives from each hall pic.twitter.com/yKISoqFCD7

— Loughborough Sport (@LboroSport) October 21, 2014

Youth XI: HT – Loughborough 0 #mufc 1. Sean Goss' fine strike is the difference while Devonte Redmond and Marcus Rashford also had chances.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 21, 2014

The teams are back out. Come on Luff.

Back underway at the stadium. @lborofootball v @ManUtd the visitors lead by 1-0 #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

The home side applying some early second half pressure. @ManUtd clear. #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

One change for @ManUtd at half time. Goalkeeper Henderson is taken off, possibly due to his awful kicking. #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

@ManUtd forward Matt Willock shoots wide following a free kick and then hits the bar soon after. Close! #LboroVManU pic.twitter.com/OKUI4ZsDJm

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

3 changes for @lborofootball on comes Hickie, Brown and Hill #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

GOAL: Loughborough 0 – 2 Man United 

@ManUtd double their lead through Ashley Fletcher. 2-0 #LboroVManU pic.twitter.com/qgUjJPTFMI

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Best chance so far for @lborofootball but Alun Webb shoots wide. #LboroVManU

— Loughborough Sport (@LboroSport) October 21, 2014

More changes for @lborofootball on comes Carpenter, Trotman and Capon

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

@lborofootball nearly gift @ManUtd a goal. Howard passes it straight to Fletcher. Lufbra escape though. #LboroVManU pic.twitter.com/XNkCttDUiQ

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

20 minutes to play.

15 mins to go and @lborofootball nearly get themselves back in the game but ball flies over the bar. #LboroVManU pic.twitter.com/g2LDqBBs0F

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Nearly 3 for @ManUtd but shot is wide. @lborofootball living dangerously. #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Another triple change for @lborofootball on come Brenan, Cochrane and Weekes (gk)

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Woeful attempt at a finish from Rashford. 5 minutes left, @ManUtd 2-0 @lborofootball #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

GOAL… oh

Cochrane has the ball in the back of the net for @lborofootball but the flag is up. #LboroVManU pic.twitter.com/2cwM8k0eUs

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

Panoramic view of the stadium today #lborovmanu pic.twitter.com/IVzaZwlABx

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014

FULL TIME: Loughborough 0 – 2 Man United 

Full time: @lborofootball 0-2 @ManUtd youth XI. #LboroVManU

— The Tab Lboro Sport (@TheEpinalSport) October 21, 2014