Former Reds defender Dave Mulligan was in the United line-up alongside the experienced Robert Page.
On loan Garry Monk and the back from injury Griff Jones boosted the Reds who also had Lumsdon, Carson, Neil and Kay in an experienced side.
Chris Robertson's volley 15 minutes from time gave United the points after Chris Lumsdon had crashed an earlier penalty against the underside of the bar for the Reds.
It was generally a poor game of few chances in difficult conditions.