Accrington vs Salford: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Accrington Stanley prepare to host Salford City on February 5, 2026, with kick-off at 21:01, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Accrington Stanley, currently 13th in the standings with 40 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 24 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Salford City, sitting 5th with 52 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Accrington Stanley and Salford City have favored Salford City, with Salford City claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Cheltenham Town, Accrington Stanley recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Wright, Matthews, Rawson, Love, Heath, Sinclair, Conneely, O'Brien, Henderson, Whalley, Woods. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Salford City's last outing came against Tranmere Rovers, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Young, Garbutt, Cooper, Turton, NMai, Austerfield, Grant, Cesay, Longelo, Udoh, Graydon. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Accrington Stanley are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Accrington Stanley 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 a moderate number of goals: Accrington Stanley's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Salford City's games average 2.9 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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