Salford City 2-1 Accrington
Updated
Salford City won: Salford City 2-1 Accrington in the League Two (Round 3) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Benjamin Woodburn 23', Luke Garbutt 27'. Accrington goals: Tyler Walton 85' (pen). Expected goals: 0.69-1.59. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Benjamin Woodburn (8.5).
Match report
Salford City beat Accrington 2-1
Salford City narrowly beat Accrington 2-1 at The Peninsula Stadium on Saturday 16 August in the League Two.
Benjamin Woodburn put Salford City ahead on 23' (1-0), Luke Garbutt made it 2-0 on 27' and Tyler Walton pulled one back for Accrington from the penalty spot on 85' (2-1).
Salford City had 46% of the ball, shots were 10-12 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.69-1.59. Accrington created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Benjamin Woodburn (Salford City) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 2,943. Referee: Matthew Corlett.
Match stats
| Salford City | Accrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.69 | 1.59 |
| Total shots | 10 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 26 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 158 (57%) | 206 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total shots | 10 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 7 |
Lineups
Salford City (3-5-2): Matthew Young, Oliver Turton, Adebola Oluwo, Luke Garbutt, Rosaire Longelo, Jorge Grant, Josh Austerfield, Benjamin Woodburn, Kadeem Harris, Kallum Cesay, Jay Bird
Accrington (3-5-2): Michael Kelly, Devon Matthews, Farrend Rawson, Benn Ward, Charlie Brown, Liam Coyle, Isaac Sinclair, Joe Bauress, Freddie Sass, Kelsey Mooney, Josh Woods
Key events
- 11' · Yellow card · Liam Coyle (Accrington)
- 23' · Goal · Benjamin Woodburn (Salford City)
- 27' · Goal · Luke Garbutt (Salford City)
- 43' · Yellow card · Luke Garbutt (Salford City)
- 43' · Yellow card · Devon Matthews (Accrington)
- 46' · Substitution · Tyler Walton for Kelsey Mooney (Accrington)
- 54' · Yellow card · Tyler Walton (Accrington)
- 69' · Substitution · Seamus Conneely for Joe Bauress (Accrington)
- 69' · Substitution · Charlie Caton for Charlie Brown (Accrington)
- 70' · Substitution · Cole Stockton for Jay Bird (Salford City)
- 77' · Substitution · Anjola Popoola for Josh Woods (Accrington)
- 85' · Goal · Tyler Walton (Accrington)
- 89' · Substitution · Thomas Edwards for Rosaire Longelo (Salford City)
- 89' · Substitution · Kyrell Malcolm for Benjamin Woodburn (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2023: Salford City 2, draws 0, Accrington 4.
Questions
Who won Salford City vs Accrington?
Salford City won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025.
When and where is Salford City vs Accrington?
Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Accrington?
In 6 league meetings since 2023: Salford City 2 wins, 0 draws, Accrington 4 wins (goals 6-9).