Overview

• Brackley struck in the 7th minute through Danny Waldron after a Rhys Bennett lapse, then doubled the lead on 24–25 minutes via Connor Hall from a corner.
• Travis Binnion adjusted at half-time by dropping Jacob Devaney deeper to free the wing-backs, which produced extended second-half pressure.
• Goalkeeper Jonny Maxted made multiple key stops and was named man of the match, denying efforts from Chido Obi, Gabriele Biancheri and Tyler Fletcher.
• Devaney headed a 90+4 minute consolation from a corner after Obi had a second-half finish ruled out for a foul.
• The group stage continues with three matches still to play, as United turn to a league trip to Liverpool on Sep 21 and a Premier League International Cup meeting with Athletic Club on Sep 24.