Salford City vs Notts County

League Two

This Saturday in League Two, Salford City aims for back-to-back victories as they face Notts County, who enter the match buoyed by a recent win.

Both teams find themselves in the lower reaches of the table, striving to advance as the season nears its conclusion. Notts County halted a six-game winless streak midweek with a convincing victory over Bradford City, propelling them past the Bantams in the standings.

In a commanding display, Stuart Maynard's side secured a 3-0 win, with Alassana Jatta netting twice and Macaulay Langstaff adding another goal, ensuring a climb to 13th place and igniting hopes of further ascent.

Despite sitting six places below playoff contention, the narrow six-point gap between Notts County and AFC Wimbledon leaves the door slightly ajar for a late surge towards the postseason.

Confidence should be high for Notts County, having previously triumphed over Salford in a dominant 2-0 win this season. Conversely, Salford seeks redemption following that defeat, entering the fixture on the back of a victory over Morecambe, where goals from Connor McLennan, Callum Hendry, and Curtis Tilt secured a 3-1 win.

These results have eased relegation concerns for Salford, affording manager Karl Robinson the opportunity to concentrate on securing a respectable finish, despite being far from their overall promotion ambitions.

A potential win this weekend could see Salford climb to 18th in the table, showcasing continued progress. Given Notts County's recent impressive performance, no changes are expected in their lineup. However, injuries may impact their options, with Sam Slocombe, Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, and Will Randall sidelined, although Aden Baldwin could return from suspension.

For Salford, McLennan is likely to maintain his midfield role after opening his EFL account, potentially keeping Declan John out of the lineup. The visitors continue to grapple with injuries to Liam Shepard, Stevie Mallan, Ossama Ashley, and Kelly Nmai.

Possible Starting Lineups:

Notts County:

Ashby-Hammond; Cameron, Macari, Warner; Robertson, Nemane, Jones, Crowley, Austin; Jatta, Langstaff



Salford City:

Cairns; Vassell, Mariappa, Tilt; Chesters, Lund, Watt, Watson, McLennan; Morton, Hendry