A first-ever clash between Peterborough and Salford ended in a 0-0 deadlock.A total of 28 places separated the League One promotion-chasing hosts and their League Two visitors, but there was nothing between them on the pitch during this FA Cup first-round clash.Lower-level Salford, whose boss Neil Wood had a loan spell as a Posh player back in 2003, started the better with Ibou Touray firing int...Full Story »

Jonson Clarke-Harris will be assessed by Peterborough ahead of their FA Cup clash with Salford.The Posh skipper could have his minutes managed after sustaining a knock against Cambridge.Kwame Poku has a knock to his ankle, but manager Grant McCann insisted there is still a chance for him to be involved against the Ammies.Joe Ward will be checked ahead of the game, while Emmanuel Fernandez is a l...Full Story »

Paul Smyth produced a wonder goal to earn Leyton Orient a 1-0 win over Salford at Brisbane Road to extend their lead at the top of League Two.Smyth produced a moment of sublime quality in the 14th minute to notch his seventh goal of the season.The Northern Ireland international took on two defenders before being grounded but retained the ball despite having his penalty appeal turned down by refe...Full Story »

Ruel Sotiriou will hope he has done enough to secure a return to Leyton Orient’s starting line-up against Salford.The forward scored the clinching goal in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Gillingham after coming off the bench to replace Jayden Wareham, who was making his first league start for the club.Midfielder George Moncur missed that game after having a wisdom tooth removed.Ant Georgiou (...Full Story »

Neil Wood believes Salford showed exactly what they are about by returning to the play-off spots with a 2-0 League Two win at Hartlepool.While Pools’ frustrations grew again with a fourth league defeat in a row, the Ammies recovered from back-to-back defeats by beating the bottom club.Defender Ryan Leak put Salford ahead from close range in the 16th minute and Hartlepool could not find a w...Full Story »

Delighted Stockport boss Dave Challinor saluted skipper Paddy Madden after he sealed a deserved 2-0 win at Greater Manchester rivals Salford City late on.The experienced Madden netted his fourth goal in as many games – the first time a Stockport player has done that since Anthony Elding in 2007.Challinor said: “Paddy has been a bit disappointed with his own general play but you can&r...Full Story »

Will Collar and Paddy Madden were on target as Stockport won 2-0 at Greater Manchester rivals Salford City.The Ammies succumbed to a goal in each half and remain without a home win since August.The first-ever EFL clash between these two saw Salford threaten early on when Luke Bolton curled a sweet 18-yard strike inches off target.Midway through the first half Stockport’s Myles Hippolyte fi...Full Story »

Salford defender Josh O’Brien is back in contention for the home game against Stockport after suspension.The Irish teenager missed the midweek Papa Johns Trophy penalty shoot-out win against Rochdale but is hoping to return to the squad.Head coach Neil Wood, who has no new injury worries, is expected to be without injured quartet Stevie Mallan, Conor McAleny, Richard Nartey and Liam Shepha...Full Story »

Prolific striker Andy Cook scored his 13th goal of the season as Bradford won at promotion rivals Salford.Bradford clinched a fourth successive away win – the first time they have done that since 1985. For Salford, it is now four games at home without a victory.Bradford started strongly and Tyreik Wright and Cook both had chances to score before they took the lead on 13 minutes.Centre-half...Full Story »

Elliot Watt is in line to face his former club when Salford take on Bradford.The midfielder spent two years with Bradford before joining the Ammies and after an impressive start to life at Salford, Watt is likely to face his old side this weekend.Stevie Mallan, Conor McAleny, Richard Nartey and Liam Shephard all remain sidelined for Salford.Manchester United loanee Ethan Galbraith should start a...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood was delighted with his side’s battling qualities after they ground out a 1-0 win over Northampton.A tight game between third and fifth at Sixfields could have swung either way but it was the visitors who were celebrating come the full-time whistle thanks to Ethan Galbraith’s first goal for the club just before half-time.The win was Salford’s first against...Full Story »

Ethan Galbraith scored the game’s only goal as Salford claimed their first victory over Northampton with a 1-0 win at Sixfields.Salford’s third successive away triumph came courtesy of Galbraith’s crisp finish late in the first half as they moved within two points of the League Two automatic-promotion places.The opening 25 minutes were cagey and lacked any sort of goalmouth act...Full Story »

Northampton are dealing with injury and illness issues ahead of Salford’s visit to Sixfields Stadium.Cobblers boss Jon Brady’s plans have been disrupted by a sickness bug in the camp over the last week or so, with Josh Eppiah, Max Dyche and Sam Hoskins among those affected.Ali Koiki is set to missing out again after suffering a nasty facial injury at Swindon last week.Aaron McGowan (...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood expressed his frustration as the Ammies held on to draw 1-1 at home with Grimsby.The hosts took the lead inside two minutes but their grip gradually loosened as the Mariners grew into the tie.Theo Vassell’s early opener was cancelled out before the half hour mark when on-loan Burnley youngster Lewis Richardson notched his first senior goal.And the visitors – wh...Full Story »

High-flying Salford were frustrated by Grimsby in a lively 1-1 draw at the Peninsula Stadium.The Ammies secured a dream start as they opened the scoring inside two minutes through Theo Vassell.An Odin Bailey corner wreaked havoc in the Mariners’ penalty area and the defender was on hand to bundle home and hand the hosts the advantage.The visitors – whose away record is bettered only ...Full Story »

Salford captain Ashley Eastham is in contention for his first league start since February as his side host Grimsby.The 31-year-old defender returned to league action after seven months out injured with an 89th-minute appearance from the bench in last weekend’s win at Sutton.Striker Matt Smith will hope to retain his place after making his first league start for the club.Odin Bailey will be...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood praised his side’s “never-say-die” spirit after another late show sealed a 2-1 win over 10-man Sutton.Josh Neufville handed the hosts the lead in the 62nd-minute, but Donovan Wilson’s dismissal six minutes later changed the game.Goals in the 80th and 87th minutes from Matty Lund and Ryan Watson turned the match on its head and inflicted Matt Gray&rs...Full Story »

Salford took advantage of Donovan Wilson’s dismissal by scoring twice in the last 11 minutes to inflict Sutton’s first home league defeat of the season with a 2-1 victory.Although Sutton had more of the play in the first half, it was Salford who had the best chance when Callum Hendry stabbed Luke Bolton’s cross straight at Sutton’s debutant goalkeeper Lewis Ward.However, ...Full Story »

Sutton could be without Rob Milsom for the visit of Salford.The midfielder pulled up just 18 minutes into last weekend’s 2-0 win over Hartlepool with a suspected hamstring injury.Recent signing Aaron Pierre is in contention after making his debut in the Papa John’s Trophy in midweek.Ben Goodliffe, Sam Hart and Tope Fadahunsi are set to miss out again.Salford captain Ash Eastham could...Full Story »

Micky Mellon insists his young Tranmere team will reach a “different level” when they add consistency to the energy and enthusiasm that earned a deserved 1-0 victory at Salford.Josh Hawkes scored the only goal after 34 minutes at The Peninsula Stadium to inflict a first home defeat of the League Two campaign on Salford.Mellon’s team made light of their inferior possession share...Full Story »