Salford City welcome Crawley Town to the Peninsula Stadium on October 17th, 2026, in a League Two clash that sees two sides with vastly different recent trajectories. The Ammies arrive in buoyant mood, boasting an impressive three wins from their opening four league fixtures, scoring nine goals and conceding five – a 75% win rate that underscores their strong start to the season. Their attacking prowess will be a key factor to watch.
In stark contrast, Crawley Town face a daunting challenge. Their sole league outing saw them suffer a 3-0 defeat, leaving them with zero points and a goal difference of -3. This early season struggle suggests they’ll need a significant turnaround to trouble the hosts. Historically, the head-to-head record is more balanced, with recent encounters including a 0-0 draw and a thrilling 4-3 Salford win, indicating that while Crawley are underdogs, they've occasionally troubled Salford. The bookmakers’ odds reflect current form, with Salford at 45% to win and a draw also priced at 45%, leaving Crawley with just a 10% chance. Salford will aim to capitalise on their momentum and Crawley’s fragility to secure another crucial three points.
1. W. Norris, 4. W. Aimson, 17. D. Scarr, 24. T. Allen, 43. L. Molyneux, 44. B. Wiredu, 16. E. Bonds, 8. J. Grant, 14. A. Odoh, 19. R. Graydon, 9. M. Langstaff
1. V. Mannone, 6. P. Farquharson, 24. A. Odimayo, 12. L. Richards, 22. A. Adeyemo, 20. J. Arthurs, 5. C. Barker, 30. K. Jennings, 10. S. Duke-McKenna, 27. D. Morgan, 9. D. Orsi-Dadomo
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