Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Salford City will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Cheltenham Town when they take on Walsall in an eagerly-awaited League Two game. The Lions are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Hakeeb Adelakun is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring a brace in the last league match, while midfielder Ossama Ashley is a major doubt.
The Saddlers, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Bradford City. As Walsall were beaten by both Tranmere and MK Dons in the last two away games, we are tempted to place our bets on the home side. Connor Barrett is widely expected to replace George Hall in the starting eleven as the later limped off with injury in the EFL Trophy triumph over Fulham U21.
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.