Salford City faced a tough defeat against Notts County in the League One playoff final, held at Wembley Stadium. The match took place in sweltering conditions, with temperatures soaring to 36C. Salford City, co-owned by football legends Gary Neville and David Beckham, struggled to find their rhythm against a well-organized County side. Despite finishing the regular season above County in the league table, Salford City could not replicate their earlier successes in the playoffs. Notts County took the lead early in the match, with Alassana Jatta scoring the opener, followed by a towering header from Lucas Ness and a second goal from Jodi Jones in the second half. Salford's key players, including Luke Garbutt, fought hard, but the team ultimately fell short. Manager Karl Robinson expressed disappointment over the team's performance, noting the challenges posed by the heat and the pressure of the occasion. With about 5,000 Salford fans in attendance, the atmosphere was electric, but the club's dreams of promotion to League One were dashed on this day.