FC United slipped to their first defeat in four games when they lost 3-1 to Kendal Town in an incident-packed UniBond Premier League clash at Gigg Lane.
The Rebels suffered a disastrous start when Carl Osman, brother of Everton’s Leon, scored after just 41 seconds.
Both sides were reduced to 10 men when United full-back Simon Garner, playing against his former club, retaliated after being elbowed by Town player-manager Lee Ashcroft.
FC wasted a great chance to draw level on the half-hour when Chris Baguley’s spot-kick was saved by David Newnes.
The midfielder made amends two minutes before half-time, when he put United back on terms, but Michael Cole and the impressive Osman scored second half goals as the visitors claimed the points.
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