Salford City's season ended in disappointment with a 3-0 play-off final defeat to Notts County on 2026-05-25. The loss led to manager Karl Robinson's sacking nine days later.

What happened at Wembley?

Salford City's defeat was a shock, given their strong season. They finished 4th in League Two with 81 points, scoring 61 goals and conceding 51.

Why was Robinson sacked?

Robinson's sacking was not instigated by co-owner Gary Neville, but by chief football adviser Paul Scholes and chief executive Gavin Fleig. The decision was unanimous, with the club citing unmet pre-season expectations. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 4th | | Points | 81 | | Goals Scored | 61 | | Goals Conceded | 51 |

What's next for Salford City?

The club will look to regroup and rebuild for the upcoming season. With a new ownership structure and big spenders like Wrexham and Stockport gone, Salford City will aim to finally achieve promotion. As of 2026, Salford City remains in League Two, with their recent form reading LDWDW.