Reds will launch their FA Trophy campaign with a first ever cup-tie against FC United of Manchester.

The young Reds were faced with two doughty opponents at Borough Park – a slick Hartlepool United side and the atrocious weather.

Workington had only themselves to blame for an anxious last twenty minutes after a strong finish from Kendal.

After providing the patient Workington support with some hope in recent weeks, this performance just compounded everyone’s frustrations.