Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Following a 3-1 loss to Newport County, Salford City will look to get back on course in the League Two when they face AFC Wimbledon on Matchday 10. The Lions are eager to escape the danger zone and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Dons. Even though there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, experienced Cole Stockton should sneak into the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the midweek defeat.
AFC Wimbledon, on the other hand, shared the spoils with Bradford City following three consecutive league wins. The Dons are eager to climb to the playoffs berth and given Salford’s shaky defence, away win should be considered this time out. Important forward Mathew Stevens returns to AFC Wimbledon’s starting XI after coming as a substitute in the EFL Cup loss to Newcastle United.
Highlighted Team (Salford):
Founded during the Second World War (1940) as Salford Central, the League Two side play their home games at Moor Lane. The stadium, which was opened in 1978 and renovated in 2019, can hold up to 5,108 spectators. The Lions wear red jerseys and white shorts when playing in front of home fans, while white and black are the dominant colours of their away kit.
Salford City secured promotion to the League 2 at the end of the 2018/19 as they defeated Flyde 3-0 in the National League play-offs final. The match was played at Wembley Stadium, with Touray, Pergianni, and Dieseruvwe scoring for the Lions.
In the 1977/78 season Salford City won their first Manchester Premier Cup trophy, with the team repeating the success the following year. Bury are seen as the club’s main rivals, but their rivalry with the likes of Oldham and Rochdale is pretty big as well.