Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Swindon Town and Salford City square off against each other at County Ground on day 2 of the new League Two campaign. The Robins experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-0 loss to Harrogate, and, as a result, the odds for away win have been dropping. Scott Lindsey has no fresh injury worries, but all Harries, Khan, and Wakeling are pushing for a start. The Lions, on the other hand, kicked off the new League Two campaign with a 2-0 win over Mansfield Town.
Salford City are more of a team than Swindon Town, and we predict that they will pick up all three points from Saturday’s clash. The attacking partnership of Hendy and Brandon seemed to be in a perfect working order at the weekend, meaning that the opposition back-line should have the duo at bay. In their last meeting in the English fourth tier Salford recorded a 2-1 win over Swindon.
Highlighted Player (Jack Payne):
Jack Payne is a Lincoln City midfielder who started his youth career at Southend United. After spending his youth career at Southend, he continued playing for the Seasiders at senior level, scoring 15 goals in 77 appearances in the league.
In the summer of 2016 Payne moved to Huddersfield Town in a three-year deal, making his debut for the Terriers in a 2-1 win over Brentford on August 6, 2016. The English footballer spent a couple of seasons on loan at Oxford United, Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City before signing a permanent deal with Lincoln City on a free transfer.in July 3, 2019.
Jack Payne made his Lincoln debut in a 2-0 win over Accrington Stanley on August 3, 2019. His main position is attacking midfield, but he is used as central midfielder and second striker as well. His preferred foot is left and he wears a No. 10 shirt.
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.