Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Salford
Match Time & Date:
2 August 2025
15:00
Prediction: 2-1
Crewe
After managing to remain unbeaten in preseason, Salford City will look to kickstart their League Two campaign in great manner as they host Crewe to their Peninsula Stadium. The Lions have big ambitions for the new League Two season and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. New signings Jorge Grant and Kadeem Harris are widely expected to help the team improve their game.
The Railwaymen, on the other hand, were beaten by both Stoke City and Southport in the last two warm-up games. Considering that Salford have turned their Peninsula Stadium into a real fortress, we predict that the visitors are going to return home empty-handed. A man to watch in the away team will be top scorer from last season Jack Lankester. In their last meeting at the venue, the two teams played out a 1-1 draw.
Highlighted Team (Crewe):
Crewe Aleandra are a professional football club that welcome their rivals at Gresty Road. The stadium was built in 1906, and it can hold up to 10,153 spectators. Founded back in 1877, Crewe Alexandra play their home games in red shirts and white shorts, while yellow is the dominant colour of their away kit.
The Railwaymen played their first game against North Staffs in 1877, with the two teams sharing the spoils (1-1) at Alexandra Recreation Ground. Nowadays, Crewe compete in the League 2 where they take on their main rivals Port Vale. In 2014 a match between the two sides resulted in violence and arrests. The likes of Wrexham, Macclesfield Town, Shrewsbury Town, and Stoke City are considered the club’s rivals as well.
In 2013 Crewe Alexandra clinched the Football League Trophy as they defeated Southend United 2-0 in the title game at Wembley Stadium. Goals from Max Clayton and Luke Murphy helped the Railwaymen clinch their first and only Football League Trophy.
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