Salford City travel to Exeter City this weekend as the League Two leaders, aiming to protect their three-point advantage at the summit. The Ammies are in formidable form, unbeaten in five matches and on a run of four consecutive victories.
That result continued a sequence that includes victories over Crawley Town, Cheltenham Town, and Fleetwood Town, plus a draw with Accrington Stanley.
Exeter City, managed by Gary Caldwell, are currently 15th in the table with 15 points. They have won their last two home matches, against Cheltenham Town and Cambridge United. The Grecians will be without forward Reece Cole, who serves a one-match suspension after being sent off against Stevenage. Key player for the hosts is likely to be Millenic Alli, who has scored four goals this season.
Travel and ticket details
Exeter City make the 250-mile journey north to the Peninsula Stadium for the 3pm kick-off on Saturday. The Grecians have been allocated 216 seats and 1,150 standing tickets for their supporters. Advance tickets for away fans are on sale until 3pm on Friday. Tickets will also be available on the day at the away ticket office, though a price increase will apply.
For those making the trip, dedicated away supporter parking is not available at the stadium. Supporters are advised to use the Whitefield Park & Ride (M45 8AB) and catch bus 95 or 98 to the ground. Admission for all away fans is via Turnstile 'A' on Moor Lane. Food and drink options are available from Babs' Cafe and an adjacent kiosk near the entrance.
Team context and next steps
Salford's strong start has been built on a solid 3-5-2 formation, with Graydon a key figure up front. The forward is the club's top scorer this season with 11 goals in all competitions. The team faces a quick turnaround after this fixture, with a trip to sixth-placed Walsall scheduled for next Monday. Fans can view the full fixtures schedule on the club site.
Before that, the focus is fully on maintaining their position at the top of the standings. A positive result in Devon would send a strong message to the chasing pack, with Barnet currently three points behind in second place. Robinson stated, 'We know it will be a tough test. Exeter are strong at home, but we go there with confidence and a clear plan.' The match will be refereed by James Oldham.
