Manchester City vs Salford: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Manchester City prepare to host Salford City on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: FA Cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Manchester City, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Salford City, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Manchester City and Salford City have favored Manchester City, with Manchester City claiming victory in their most recent clash (8-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Exeter, Manchester City recorded a 10-1 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Trafford, Ake, Alleyne, Khusanov, Lewis, Rodri, Semenyo, Cherki, Reijnders, McAidoo, Haaland. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Salford City's last outing came against Swindon Town, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Young, Garbutt, Turton, Mnoga, Butcher, Berkoe, Austerfield, Woodburn, Longelo, NMai, Graydon. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Manchester City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Manchester City and Salford City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Manchester City's fixtures have averaged 3.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Salford City's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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