Accrington sell tickets for Manchester United game that will never happen

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Accrington Stanley, who would have faced Manchester United in the FA Cup third round had they beaten Yeovil in the previous round, are selling commemorative tickets for the game that will never happen for £20.

John Coleman’s League Two side were beaten 2-0 by Yeovil in a second-round replay last month after the initial meeting had ended 1-1. And as Gary Johnson’s team were preparing to welcome United to Huish Park on Sunday afternoon, Stanley released news that they were planning to sell tickets for the made-up game against United.

“To mark the club’s FA Cup run 250 special edition commemorative tickets for the third round tie with Manchester United that would have followed a second-round replay win at Yeovil are being issued and available to buy for just £20 each,” the club said on their website. “Those who purchase the commemorative tickets will have their name on a Roll of Honour in the club programme and on the website to recognise their contribution in future.” The money generated will be put towards strengthening the Stanley squad this month.