Salford City host Exeter City at the Peninsula Stadium this Halloween, with both sides looking to solidify early season form in League Two. The Ammies boast a strong start to the campaign, winning three of their opening four league matches, scoring nine goals in the process. Their formidable attack will be keen to exploit an Exeter defence that has shipped ten goals in their first three outings, despite winning two of those games.
Exeter, meanwhile, have shown their own attacking prowess, netting seven times, suggesting this could be an open affair. Recent head-to-head encounters have been tight, with two draws and two narrow Exeter victories in their last four meetings, underscoring the even nature of this fixture. The bookmakers’ odds reflect this finely balanced contest, predicting a 35% chance for both a home win and a draw. Fans can expect a tactical battle, with Salford aiming to leverage their home advantage and Exeter hoping their offensive firepower can overcome their defensive frailties on the road.
1. W. Norris, 4. W. Aimson, 17. D. Scarr, 24. T. Allen, 43. L. Molyneux, 16. E. Bonds, 44. B. Sarpong-Wiredu, 14. A. Odoh, 8. J. Grant, 10. K. N’Mai, 9. M. Langstaff
1. J. Bycroft, 2. L. Samuel, 6. J. Taylor, 5. J. Fitzwater, 3. L. Woodhouse, 14. H. Kite, 16. C. Cummins, 20. George Birch, 8. T. Perry, 25. A. Scully, 10. J. Gordon
Match events
24' Card Yellow Card — Will Norris (Salford City)
34' Goal Normal Goal — Sonny Cox (Exeter City) (assists: Anthony Scully)
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