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

As Salford City prepare to host Shrewsbury on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Salford City, currently 7th in the standings with 52 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 27 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Shrewsbury, sitting 19th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 15 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 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Salford City and Shrewsbury have favored Salford City, with Shrewsbury claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Newport, Salford City recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-1-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Young, Garbutt, Cooper, Turton, Ashley, Harris, Butcher, NMai, Mnoga, Udoh, Graydon. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Shrewsbury's last outing came against Notts County, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Cox, Ruffels, Boyle, Hoole , Berkoe, Perry, Sang, Kabia, Scully, Morgan, Lloyd. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Salford City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Salford City and Shrewsbury 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: Salford City's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Shrewsbury's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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