Salford City 1-0 Walsall
Updated
Salford City won: Salford City 1-0 Walsall in the League Two (Round 32) on Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Fabio Borini 74'. Expected goals: 0.73-1.18. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Ryan Graydon (7.9).
Match report
Salford City beat Walsall 1-0
Salford City narrowly beat Walsall 1-0 at The Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday 10 March in the League Two.
Fabio Borini put Salford City ahead on 74' (1-0).
Salford City had 50% of the ball, shots were 6-7 (2-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.73-1.18. Walsall created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Ryan Graydon (Salford City) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 2,011. Referee: Martin Woods.
Match stats
| Salford City | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.73 | 1.18 |
| Total shots | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 15 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 172 (60%) | 168 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 11 | 2 |
| Total shots | 6 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 6 |
Lineups
Salford City (3-1-4-2): Matthew Young, Zach Awe, Brandon Cooper, Oliver Turton, Jorge Grant, Haji Mnoga, Matt Butcher, Josh Austerfield, Rosaire Longelo, Ryan Graydon, Cole Stockton
Walsall (3-1-4-2): Myles Roberts, Priestley Farquharson, Aden Flint, Evan Weir, Brandon Comley, Jid Okeke, Jamie Jellis, Charlie Lakin, Vincent Harper, Aaron Pressley, Daniel Kanu
Key events
- 38' · Yellow card · Aden Flint (Walsall)
- 56' · Yellow card · Haji Mnoga (Salford City)
- 67' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Cole Stockton (Salford City)
- 67' · Substitution · Ossama Ashley for Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 67' · Substitution · Princewill Ehibhatiomhan for Jorge Grant (Salford City)
- 74' · Goal · Fabio Borini (Salford City)
- 76' · Substitution · Jamille Matt for Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 76' · Substitution · Courtney Clarke for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 79' · Substitution · Mason Hancock for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 79' · Substitution · Connor Barrett for Vincent Harper (Walsall)
- 85' · Substitution · Adebola Oluwo for Rosaire Longelo (Salford City)
- 87' · Substitution · Alfie Dorrington for Ossama Ashley (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 7, draws 1, Walsall 6.
Questions
Who won Salford City vs Walsall?
Salford City won, 1-0 (League Two) on Tue, 10 Mar 2026.
When and where is Salford City vs Walsall?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 19:45 UTC at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Walsall?
In 14 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 7 wins, 1 draws, Walsall 6 wins (goals 20-16).