Salford City to Host Fleetwood Town in League Two Encounter

Salford City are set to welcome Fleetwood Town to the Peninsula Stadium this Saturday, 3 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 07:00. The Ammies enter the League Two fixture aiming to extend their unbeaten run to six games and push for a top-three spot, while Fleetwood Town will be hoping to arrest a concerning run of three consecutive defeats in all competitions.

According to Sports Mole, Salford City, under manager Peter Cklamovski, have significantly improved their form after a slow start to the season. They have won four and drawn one of their last five league games. This upturn in performance has seen them climb to seventh in the League Two table, just two points shy of the automatic promotion spots. Their most recent outing saw them secure a decisive 4-1 away victory against Oldham Athletic, with goals from Luke Molyneux, Kelly N’Mai, Brendan Wiredu, and Adebola Oluwo.

Fleetwood Town Seeks to End Losing Streak

In contrast, Fleetwood Town, managed by Matt Lawlor, face a challenging period. After an encouraging start that saw them unbeaten in their first six League Two matches, they have since suffered three straight losses. These defeats include a 3-1 away loss to Barnet and a 2-1 home defeat to newly-promoted Rochdale, where Mark Helm scored Fleetwood’s only goal. Fleetwood currently sits 14th in the league, three points behind their upcoming hosts.

Head-to-Head Record and Key Statistics

Historically, Fleetwood Town has maintained an unbeaten record in their last four encounters with Salford City, featuring three draws and one victory for Fleetwood. Their previous clash at the Peninsula Stadium ended in a 0-0 draw, as reported by Sportsgambler. Salford City boasts a strong home record, having won their last three consecutive games at the Peninsula Stadium. Over their last 10 home matches in League Two, they have recorded seven victories, two draws, and one defeat, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.60. Fleetwood Town, however, has gone three away games without a win. In their last 10 away fixtures, they have managed two victories, five draws, and three losses, scoring 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Team News and Predicted Line-ups

Salford City

Salford City is expected to field a strong side, potentially making no changes from their last winning performance. Defender Michael Rose remains a long-term absentee due to injury. Key players expected to feature include Macaulay Langstaff leading the line, supported by Kelly N’Mai and Ben Woodburn. Luke Molyneux will offer an attacking threat from a wing-back position, while Joe Powell, who has scored three goals this season, is likely to partner Brendan Wiredu in midfield.

• Predicted Line-up (5-3-2): Will Norris (GK), Will Aimson, Dan Scarr, Taylor Allen, Luke Molyneux, Abraham Odoh, Benjamin Woodburn, Jorge Grant, Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu, Kelly N’Mai, Macaulay Langstaff.

Fleetwood Town

For Fleetwood Town, Kane Thompson-Sommers and Andy Cannon have been sidelined since early September. Veteran striker Ched Evans, who has four goals this season, is anticipated to lead the attack alongside Fulham loanee Aaron Loupalo-Bi. Adam Murphy, Harrison Neal, and Mark Helm are expected to form the midfield trio.

• Predicted Line-up (4-4-2): Jay Lynch (GK), Shaun Rooney, Rhys Bennett, Finley Potter, Harrison Neal, Lewis McCann, Adam Murphy, Mark Helm, Jake Batty, Ched Evans, Aaron Loupalo-Bi.

Match Prediction

Both Sports Mole and Sportsgambler predict a victory for Salford City. Sportsgambler estimates Salford has a 62.1% chance of winning, with experts suggesting this figure could be closer to 70% when all factors are considered. A specific correct score prediction of 3-0 in favour of Salford City has also been offered, along with suggestions for a bet builder combining a Salford win, three or more goals, and one or both teams failing to score.