Salford City 3-2 Swindon
Updated
Salford City won: Salford City 3-2 Swindon in the FA Cup (Round 3) on Tue, 20 Jan 2026 at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Ryan Graydon 11', Ryan Graydon 52', Luke Garbutt 68'. Swindon goals: Ollie Palmer 55', James Ball 60'. Expected goals: 1.54-1.24. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Ryan Graydon (8.7).
Match report
Salford City beat Swindon 3-2
Salford City edged Swindon 3-2 at The Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday 20 January in FA Cup.
Ryan Graydon put Salford City ahead on 11' (1-0), added another on 52' (2-0), Ollie Palmer pulled one back for Swindon on 55' (2-1), James Ball levelled for Swindon on 60' (2-2) and Luke Garbutt restored Salford City's lead on 68' (3-2).
Salford City had 45% of the ball, shots were 12-17 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.54-1.24.
Ryan Graydon (Salford City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 2,215. Referee: Alex Chilowicz.
Match stats
| Salford City | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.54 | 1.24 |
| Total shots | 12 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 22 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 165 (55%) | 238 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total shots | 12 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 7 |
Lineups
Salford City (3-1-4-2): Matthew Young, Haji Mnoga, Oliver Turton, Luke Garbutt, Matt Butcher, Rosaire Longelo, Benjamin Woodburn, Josh Austerfield, Kevin Berkoe, Ryan Graydon, Kelly N'Mai
Swindon (4-2-3-1): Connor Ripley, Joel McGregor, Filozofe Mabete, Ryan Tafazolli, Billy Kirkman, Gavin Kilkenny, Tom Nichols, Aaron Drinan, Darren Oldaker, Michael Olakigbe, Ollie Palmer
Key events
- 11' · Goal · Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
- 29' · Substitution · Will Wright for Filozofe Mabete (Swindon)
- 34' · Yellow card · Billy Kirkman (Swindon)
- 46' · Substitution · James Ball for Billy Kirkman (Swindon)
- 46' · Substitution · Aidan Borland for Darren Oldaker (Swindon)
- 52' · Goal · Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
- 55' · Goal · Ollie Palmer (Swindon)
- 55' · Yellow card · Benjamin Woodburn (Salford City)
- 58' · Yellow card · Joel McGregor (Swindon)
- 60' · Goal · James Ball (Swindon)
- 61' · Substitution · Jorge Grant for Benjamin Woodburn (Salford City)
- 61' · Substitution · Brandon Cooper for Kevin Berkoe (Salford City)
- 61' · Substitution · Daniel Udoh for Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 68' · Goal · Luke Garbutt (Salford City)
- 77' · Substitution · Jake Tabor for Tom Nichols (Swindon)
- 77' · Substitution · Joe Snowdon for Joel McGregor (Swindon)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 5, draws 4, Swindon 3.
Questions
Who won Salford City vs Swindon?
Salford City won, 3-2 (FA Cup) on Tue, 20 Jan 2026.
When and where is Salford City vs Swindon?
Tue, 20 Jan 2026, 19:45 UTC at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, FA Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Swindon?
In 12 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 5 wins, 4 draws, Swindon 3 wins (goals 19-17).