Crawley Town – Salford City

Match analysis

Crawley Town will host Salford City in what promises to be a decisive clash for both sides. The hosts sit near the foot of the table in 23rd place with just four points from six games, having scored six and conceded eleven, while Salford sit comfortably in 15th with seven points, two wins and a draw from the same number of matches and a slightly better defensive record at nine goals against. The gap between the two teams is narrow, but Crawley will be desperate to close the six‑point deficit that separates them from safety, whereas Salford will be looking to consolidate their mid‑table position and pull further away from the relegation zone. Their last meeting saw Salford edge the encounter, a result that gives them a psychological edge ahead of the fixture.