Salford City can strengthen their grip on the League Two summit when they welcome Crawley Town to the Peninsula Stadium this Saturday. The Ammies sit one point clear at the top with 19 points from their opening ten games, and a victory would consolidate their position as the season's key phase begins.
Their recent form provides a solid foundation. They have won three of their last five league outings, including a 2-0 away victory at Cheltenham last weekend. In that match, Jorge Grant scored twice late on to secure the points. The team's last home fixture was a 1-0 win over Fleetwood Town earlier this month, part of a strong run at their own ground.
Recent form comparison
Crawley Town arrive in 24th place, having taken just one point from their last five league matches. Their most recent result was a 2-2 home draw with Chesterfield. In contrast, Salford's form has been more consistent, with their only recent league defeat coming against Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Trophy last month. The team's top scorer this season is Ryan Graydon, who has netted 11 times in 49 appearances across all competitions.
Expected line-ups
Both sides are likely to stick with the 3-5-2 formations they deployed in their last matches. Salford's previous starting eleven included the likes of Aimson and Scarr in defence, with Wiredu and Bonds anchoring the midfield. Matt Graydon and Langstaff led the attack. Crawley's last line-up featured former Premier League goalkeeper Mannone and forward Orsi-Dadomo. The full squad details are available for both teams.
Kick-off at the Peninsula Stadium is set for 3pm on Saturday. A win for Salford City would keep them ahead of the chasing pack as they look to maintain their promotion push. The club's current standings show they have a goal difference of plus five, having scored 15 and conceded 10 in the league so far.
