Salford City 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Salford City won: Salford City 1-0 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 28) on Sat, 24 Jan 2026 at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Ryan Graydon 8'. Expected goals: 1.66-0.23. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Brad Young (8.3).
Match report
Salford City beat Bristol Rovers 1-0
Salford City edged Bristol Rovers 1-0 at The Peninsula Stadium on Saturday 24 January in the League Two.
Ryan Graydon put Salford City ahead on 8' (1-0).
Salford City had 45% of the ball, shots were 12-7 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.66-0.23. Salford City were the better side on chances, too.
Brad Young (Bristol Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 3,034. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Salford City | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.66 | 0.23 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 8 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 113 (50%) | 157 (56%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 4 |
Lineups
Salford City (3-1-4-2): Matthew Young, Oliver Turton, Brandon Cooper, Luke Garbutt, Jorge Grant, Haji Mnoga, Kallum Cesay, Josh Austerfield, Kelly N'Mai, Ryan Graydon, Daniel Udoh
Bristol Rovers (4-2-3-1): Brad Young, Kofi Balmer, Riley Harbottle, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes, Isaac Hutchinson, Kane Thompson-Sommers, Shaqai Forde, Ryan De Havilland, Luke Thomas, Fabrizio Cavegn
Key events
- 8' · Goal · Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
- 29' · Yellow card · Luke Garbutt (Salford City)
- 43' · Yellow card · Haji Mnoga (Salford City)
- 46' · Substitution · Tom Lockyer for Alfie Kilgour (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Joel Senior for Luke Thomas (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Ellis Harrison for Isaac Hutchinson (Bristol Rovers)
- 70' · Substitution · Yusuf Akhamrich for Shaqai Forde (Bristol Rovers)
- 70' · Substitution · Benjamin Woodburn for Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 70' · Substitution · Rosaire Longelo for Haji Mnoga (Salford City)
- 78' · Substitution · Kamil Conteh for Kane Thompson-Sommers (Bristol Rovers)
- 83' · Substitution · Ossama Ashley for Jorge Grant (Salford City)
- 83' · Substitution · Matt Butcher for Kallum Cesay (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
5 league meetings since 2021: Salford City 2, draws 1, Bristol Rovers 2.
Questions
Who won Salford City vs Bristol Rovers?
Salford City won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 24 Jan 2026.
When and where is Salford City vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Bristol Rovers?
In 5 league meetings since 2021: Salford City 2 wins, 1 draws, Bristol Rovers 2 wins (goals 5-5).