Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Newport County
Match Time & Date:
08/01/2022
16:00
Prediction: 1-0
Salford
Saturday’s football game at Rodney Parade pits together Newport County and Salford City, the two teams who are regarded as good hosts. The Exiles kicked off 2022 with a thrilling 3-3 draw with Walsall, with Dominic Telford scoring a brace. The 25-year-old will be the man to watch in the home team, and he is likely to pose a big threat to the opposition defenders.
The Lions, on the other hand, have not been in action in the League Two since December 18, 2021 when they defeated Stevenage thanks to Jordan Turnbull’s goal. Salford City, though, have already suffered six defeats on the road this season, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered. In the first half of the season the Lions outclassed the Exiles 3-0, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (James Clark ):
Born in Berlin, Germany, James Clark is an experienced defender who plays for Walsall in the League Two. After spending his youth career at Watford, Clark played for the likes of Oxford United, Oxford City, Salisbury City, Woking, and Bristol Rovers before joining Walsall on a two-year deal.
The defender, who wears the No. 5 jersey at Walsall, has a contract with the Saddlers which should expire in June 2021. His primary position is centre-back, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a right-back as well. His preferred foot is right. James Clark made his League Two debut with Walsall on August 3, 2019 in a 1-0 win over Northampton Town.
He scored his first goal for the Saddlers in the Northampton Town clash as well, helping the team pick up all three points from the PTS Academy Stadium clash. Clark scored his first professional goal during his spell with Bristol Rovers. He found the net in a 2-1 win over Wycombe at the start of the 2018/19 season.
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.
