Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Salford City will look to build on their recent mixed form when they welcome Swindon Town to their Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Lions have been having their ups and downs, securing a solid 2-0 win over AFC Wimbledon, but following it up with a 2-0 loss to Grimsby and a 1-1 draw against Crewe. Head coach Neil Wood will be keen to see his side find their best form, and with no fresh injury concerns, the hosts will feel confident about their chances.
The visitors, meanwhile, are coming off a disappointing 2-1 loss to Doncaster, where they failed to make the most of their opportunities. With Harry Smith likely to return to the starting XI, the Robins will be hoping to put in a better performance, but their struggles on the road remain a concern. Even though Salford have not defeated Swindon in the previous four meetings between the two sides, home win should be considered as Swindon were not at their sharpest in their last league match.
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.