Accrington 1-0 Salford City
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Accrington won: Accrington 1-0 Salford City in the League Two (Round 31) on Thu, 5 Feb 2026 at Wham Stadium, Accrington, Lancashire. Accrington goals: Alex Henderson 4'. Expected goals: 1.55-1.72. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Oliver Wright (8.8).
Match report
Accrington beat Salford City 1-0
Accrington narrowly beat Salford City 1-0 at Wham Stadium on Thursday 5 February in the League Two.
Alex Henderson put Accrington ahead on 4' (1-0).
Accrington had 44% of the ball, shots were 13-15 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.55-1.72.
Oliver Wright (Accrington Stanley) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 1,892. Referee: Darren Drysdale.
Match stats
| Accrington | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.55 | 1.72 |
| Total shots | 13 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 27 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 165 (60%) | 257 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 13 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 11 |
Lineups
Accrington (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Donald Love, Farrend Rawson, Devon Matthews, Connor O'Brien, Conor Grant, Isaac Sinclair, Isaac Heath, Shaun Whalley, Alex Henderson, Josh Woods
Salford City (3-1-4-2): Matthew Young, Oliver Turton, Alfie Dorrington, Luke Garbutt, Matt Butcher, Rosaire Longelo, Benjamin Woodburn, Jorge Grant, Kelly N'Mai, Ryan Graydon, Daniel Udoh
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Alex Henderson (Accrington)
- 13' · Yellow card · Jorge Grant (Salford City)
- 64' · Yellow card · Connor O'Brien (Accrington)
- 66' · Substitution · Ossama Ashley for Matt Butcher (Salford City)
- 66' · Substitution · Cole Stockton for Benjamin Woodburn (Salford City)
- 78' · Substitution · Princewill Ehibhatiomhan for Rosaire Longelo (Salford City)
- 78' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Jorge Grant (Salford City)
- 79' · Substitution · Luke Butterfield for Isaac Sinclair (Accrington)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2023: Accrington 4, draws 0, Salford City 2.
Questions
Who won Accrington vs Salford City?
Accrington won, 1-0 (League Two) on Thu, 5 Feb 2026.
When and where is Accrington vs Salford City?
Thu, 5 Feb 2026, 20:01 UTC at Wham Stadium, Accrington, Lancashire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Accrington and Salford City?
In 6 league meetings since 2023: Accrington 4 wins, 0 draws, Salford City 2 wins (goals 9-6).