Josh Hawkes’ accomplished first-half strike earned Tranmere a coupon-busting 1-0 victory at League Two high-flyers Salford.The hosts dominated possession but couldn’t muster a single shot on target in what was a first home defeat this term for head coach Neil Wood’s team.Tranmere struck following a brisk counter in the 34th minute.Josh Dacres-Cogley crossed along the floor from...Full Story »

Salford could still be without Ash Eastham when they take on Tranmere.The defender is edging closer to a return from injury but missed the Ammies’ midweek game against Harrogate.Stevie Mallan, Richard Nartey and Liam Shephard are also expected to be sidelined.Elliot Watt could retain his place in the starting line-up after a good performance against the Sulphurites where he set up the winn...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood insisted his side need to become more ruthless in front of goal after watching them snatch a late winner at Harrogate.The Ammies managed 18 shots during an end-to-end League Two contest, but it took them until the 93rd minute to make the all-important breakthrough.Matty Lund’s header from Elliot Watt’s right-wing free-kick eventually proved sufficient to seal a...Full Story »

Matty Lund struck an added-time winner to give in-form Salford a 1-0 victory at Harrogate.The second-half substitute headed in Elliot Watt’s 93rd-minute free-kick to snatch all three points for the Ammies, condemning their hosts to a fifth consecutive defeat.Josh Coley should have given Harrogate a first-half lead, but the on-loan Exeter winger could not get the better of goalkeeper Tom Ki...Full Story »

Struggling Harrogate are set to be without five players for their League Two clash with Salford on Tuesday.Doubts remain over midfielders Alex Pattison (dead leg) and Stephen Dooley (groin) although an extra period of recuperation has given boss Simon Weaver some hope.George Horbury is banned following his sending-off against Sutton, and he joins Josh Falkingham and George Thomson (both hamstrin...Full Story »

A frustrated Neil Wood rued missed chances as Salford were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Crawley.The Ammies relinquished the lead on two occasions against a Crawley side who are still without a victory in Sky Bet League Two under new boss Kevin Betsy.Callum Hendry handed the hosts a dream start inside three minutes but the Salford lead was cancelled out when Tom Nichols rifled home.After the int...Full Story »

Salford let two leads slip as they were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Crawley in Sky Bet League Two.The hosts made a dream start to the contest when they opened the scoring inside three minutes.An Ibou Touray delivery was met by summer recruit Callum Hendry, who converted his second goal since joining from St Johnstone.The visitors – still without a league victory under new boss Kevin ...Full Story »

Conor McAleny is pushing for a start when Salford take on Crawley.The striker made his comeback from injury as a substitute in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Stevenage and should be fit to feature.The Ammies sold fellow forward Brandon Thomas-Asante to West Brom this week, meaning McAleny’s return is timely.Ash Eastham and Liam Shephard are ruled out through injury.Nick Tsaroulla is su...Full Story »

Neil Wood says that confidence is growing at Salford City as they ended Stevenage’s unbeaten start with a 1-0 victory.The Ammies left it late with Ryan Watson’s emphatic 90th-minute winner the difference as the visiting Boro’s seven-game run without defeat was ended.Despite enjoying their best start to a season since 2012, Steve Evans’ side suffered from a slow start and ...Full Story »

Ryan Watson fired a last-gasp winner to secure a 1-0 victory for Salford City as Stevenage’s unbeaten start was ended.In the last minute, the midfielder unleashed a fierce strike into the top corner to snatch the points and preserve Salford’s 100 percent home record.The Ammies, who had won all three previous meetings with the Boro on their own soil – including their first ever ...Full Story »

Salford have bolstered their attacking options with the loan signing of Lorent Tolaj and he could make his debut in Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two match with Stevenage.The Brighton forward has joined the Ammies on a season-long loan and is expected to be part of the squad for the visit of Boro, who sit joint-top of the division.Neil Wood will have to check on Conor McAleny after he sat out ...Full Story »

Salford manager Neil Wood insisted he would not let anyone get ahead of themselves after his side climbed to the top of the League Two table following a 3-2 win at Newport.Substitute Ryan Leak headed in the winner from a corner seven minutes from time after the Ammies had let a 2-0 lead slip at Rodney Parade.“It’s only three wins so we won’t get carried away,” said Wood.&...Full Story »

Newport suffered a third-straight League Two defeat as leaders Salford kept up their impressive early-season form with a narrow 3-2 victory at Rodney Parade.The visitors dominated the first half with 75 per cent possession but had to wait until the 54th minute to take the lead when Luke Bolton’s long-range effort found the bottom corner.They doubled their advantage just three minutes later...Full Story »

Newport will be without Declan Drysdale for the visit of Salford.Defender Drysdale will sit this one out after a red card in the defeat at Bradford.Manager James Rowberry is hoping for some good news on midfielders Aaron Wildig and Robbie Willmott after the pair were forced off before half-time on Saturday.Rowberry was also without striker Offrande Zanzala following an injury in training and he ...Full Story »

Crewe’s perfect start to the season came to an end with a 3-0 defeat at Salford.Brandon Thomas-Asante scored two goals inside four second-half minutes to secure victory for the hosts.But the damage had already been done when Bassala Sambou was sent off in the 31st minute with the Alex trailing.The visitors had enjoyed a good start, with Daniel Agyei heading a brilliant chance wide after ni...Full Story »

Salford midfielder Matty Lund could come into contention to start at home to Crewe.The 31-year-old made his first appearance of the season with a 66-minute comeback in the midweek 5-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Bolton after completing a suspension carried over from the previous campaign.New signing Elliot Simoes was an unused substitute against Wanderers after recovering from injury but defender Ash ...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt hailed the strength of his squad as his Sky Bet League One side came from behind to thrash neighbours Salford 5-1.Evatt made eight changes from the side that brushed aside Wycombe 3-0 last time out.But, after Brandon Thomas-Asante put the visitors in front after 23 minutes, Wanderers rallied to hit five in reply, including two top-draw goals.“I trust them all,” ...Full Story »

Elias Kachunga scored one goal and assisted for a second as Bolton swept aside Salford 5-1 to reach round two of the Carabao Cup for only the third time in eight seasons.Ian Evatt’s Sky Bet League One side suffered a scare when their fourth-tier visitors took a 23rd minute lead through Brandon Thomas-Asante.But Kachunga-inspired Wanderers, who hadn’t conceded a goal in two previous m...Full Story »

Bolton could again be without forward Dion Charles as they host Salford in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Charles missed the Trotters’ victory over Wycombe on Saturday with a thigh injury.Welsh midfielders Josh Sheehan and Lloyd Isgrove remain on the sidelines but are nearing returns from knee and hamstring problems respectively.Defender Eoin Toal is still to make his debut having been...Full Story »

Swindon manager Scott Lindsey hailed the fight of his players after securing a 0-0 draw at home to Salford despite playing the whole second half with 10 men.Harry McKirdy was sent off just before half-time after picking up a second yellow card but Town held on to claim their first point of the season.Lindsey said: “I don’t think I’ve ever worked so hard for one point if I&rsquo...Full Story »