FC United slumped to their fourth defeat in a row as they lost to Ashton United.

Phil Marsh headed the Rebels into the lead in the UniBond Premier League clash at Gigg Lane on Wednesday night.

But Iain Howard equalised from the penalty spot after Ben Morris tripped Marlin Piana.

Liam Dawson put Ashton in front before half time and FC found themselves further behind a minute after the restart through Craig Robinson’s header.

Ben Deegan pulled one back for the hosts but Karl Marginson’s side could not find a leveller and they have now gone eight games without a win.

United take on Matlock Town at home on Saturday in their final match of the season.