Rochdale played the majority of the tie with ten men after captain Ian Henderson was dismissed, but struck the woodwork twice in a tightly-fought match at Sixfields.

Mike Jones’ first-half free-kick was the only goal of the FA Cup first round game as Leyton Orient wasted chances before captain Nathan Clarke had a second-half goal disallowed for pushing.

Rochdale boss Keith Hill is hoping his side can repeat last year’s magnificent FA Cup run which saw them beat Torquay, Rotherham and Leeds when they face Northampton Town this weekend.

Mancunian Matters looks at the best matches between Championship sides Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic ahead of their relegation battle on Friday night.

Bury face Conference South side Hemel Hempstead Town in the first round of the FA Cup at the JD Stadium on Saturday. The Shakers come in to the game on the back of eight straight home victories.

Goals from Jack O’Connell, Ian Henderson and Matthew Done put Rochdale into the play-off places as they ended Preston’s eight-match winning run on Saturday

With the latest clash between the city’s two football titans taking place at the Etihad Stadium today, the global focus is certainly on this ‘football mad’ metropolis.

Football fans have reacted with outrage following reports of crowd trouble and police brutality which overshadowed an FA Cup tie between Stockport County and Chester FC.

Manchester City’s top five victories over their rivals Manchester United have mostly come in the Premier League era, but Denis Law gave them one famous victory too.

Jack O’Connell’s first ever goal for the Dale and a double from captain Ian Henderson were sufficient to secure back-to-back away wins for Hill’s men as they defeated Yeovil 3-0

Manchester United host Everton later on Sunday and MM take a look at some of the greatest players to play for both clubs