Peter Cklamovski secured his first victory as Salford City manager with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Newport County at the Peninsula Stadium. The Ammies scored twice in the closing stages to overturn a deficit and move up to 20th place in the League Two standings.
Cklamovski, the 47-year-old appointed earlier this summer following Karl Robinson's dismissal, had seen his new team lose their opening three fixtures. Defeats to Barnet, Chesterfield, and Shrewsbury Town left Salford City searching for momentum. This result, reported by Salford Now, provides a vital boost ahead of a busy period in the schedule.
How did the comeback unfold?
The match took an unexpected turn when Newport County's Harrison Biggins scored directly from his own half, putting the visitors ahead. Salford City struggled to find an equalizer for large portions of the game, but their persistence was rewarded late on. Taylor Allen found the net to level the score, before Kelly Nmai completed the turnaround with a second goal to seal all three points.
Cklamovski highlighted the team's conviction after the match. "We knew if we got a goal we would get another one," the manager said. That belief proved correct as the Ammies turned one point into three in a matter of minutes. The victory lifts Salford City to 20th in League Two, with three points from their first four matches. Their record now stands at one win and three losses, with a goal difference of minus three after scoring three and conceding six.
What is Salford City's current league position?
The win provides crucial breathing room in the early season table. Salford City now sit six points behind the early pace-setters, Bristol Rovers. While the start has been challenging, this result demonstrates the team's capacity to fight for points until the final whistle. The club will look to build on this performance and improve their recent form, which reads as a win followed by three losses (WLLL). Fans can track the evolving league picture on our dedicated standings page.
What did Peter Cklamovski say about the goals?
The manager was pleased with the quality of the finishes that won the game. "They were great goals, and it’s good to hit the back of the net," Cklamovski stated. Scoring has been an issue early in the campaign, so finding the net twice in one game is a positive sign. The comeback character shown by the players will be a key takeaway for Cklamovski as he continues to implement his ideas at the club. You can review the squad's contributions this season on our stats section.
What is next for Salford City?
Attention immediately turns to the next fixture, a home match against Port Vale. That game is scheduled for Saturday with a 12:30 kick-off at the Peninsula Stadium. It offers a swift opportunity for Salford City to build momentum and record consecutive victories. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures list. Securing points at home will be important for climbing the League Two table.
