Salford City are targeting their first win of the League Two season as they prepare to host Newport County at the AIG Stadium on Tuesday night. The Ammies began their campaign with a 1-0 away defeat to Shrewsbury Town last Saturday, leaving them eager for a positive result in their first midweek fixture.
According to a report from Salford Now, head coach Peter Cklamovski's side are languishing in the lower reaches of the table after that opening loss. The Australian manager had pledged to "get fans off their seats" with his attacking style upon his arrival at the club. The home crowd is expected to fill the stadium to see if his team can deliver on that promise against Newport.
How did Salford City start the season?
Salford City's season began with a narrow 1-0 loss at The Croud Meadow against Shrewsbury, nicknamed the Salop. The only goal of the game came from Will Boyle with just 15 minutes remaining. That result means Salford have now gone at least four matches in all competitions without a win to start the new campaign. The team will be wearing their new orange kits for the home fixture as they look to turn their form around.
The broader context shows the scale of the task. After four games, Salford City sit 20th in the League Two standings with three points from one win and three losses. They have scored three goals but conceded six, giving them a negative three goal difference. Their recent form reads as a win followed by three consecutive defeats.
What is Newport County's current form?
Newport County, the Southeast Wales outfit known as the Exiles, arrive after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Tranmere Rovers. Striker Shaquille Gwengwe was the hero for Newport, scoring both goals including a last-minute equaliser to secure a point. That result demonstrates the threat they will carry into the match at the AIG Stadium. You can view the full season statistics for all teams on our stats page.
What is the recent history between these teams?
Salford City and Newport County have faced each other 15 times since 2019. The head-to-head record favours the Ammies, who have won eight of those encounters. This historical edge will provide some confidence as Cklamovski's men seek to kickstart their season. A victory would also help close the gap to the league leaders, as Salford currently trail Bristol Rovers by six points in the early title race.
When is Salford City's next match?
The immediate focus is fully on Tuesday night's match under the lights at the AIG Stadium. Securing a first league win is the clear objective for Salford City to begin climbing the table. Following this fixture, the team's schedule continues with a busy period, details of which can be found on the club's fixtures list. Peter Cklamovski's commitment to an entertaining style will be tested as his team looks to convert possession and promise into much-needed points.
