Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Salford City will look to build on their FA Cup triumph over Cheltenham Town into Tuesday night’s League Two clash with Harrogate Town. The Lions are eager to climb the table and will welcome the return of 21-year-old forward Kylian Kouassi to the starting lineup after he was rested at the weekend. Salford’s attacking options look promising as they aim to build on their recent form.
Harrogate Town, on the other hand, arrive at Peninsula Stadium brimming with confidence after a three-game winning run across all competitions. Josh March has recovered from a minor injury and is set to feature, providing a boost to their forward line. However, midfielder Stephen Dooley remains a doubt, which could impact their creativity in midfield. With both teams riding high on confidence and showing attacking intent, this promises to be an entertaining contest. We predict a lively encounter, with “over 2.5 goals” a likely outcome.
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.