Under-18s edged out in eight-goal rollercoaster

United captain Charlie McCann scored from the penalty spot to put Neil Ryan's side back in contention just before the break after Rico Richards and Jovan Malcolm had given Albion a two-goal lead.

Mark Helm put the Reds level on terms before Richards once again restored his side’s advantage and then, in a breathless spell, Helm was on the mark again to make it 3-3.

The match then ran away from United in the final 25 minutes, as Alex Gilbert netted from the spot and Richards completed his hat-trick to confirm the destination of the three points.

Heavy frost overnight had put the fixture in some doubt but it was ultimately decided that the pitch surface was playable so the teams proceeded to go…