Salford City vs Accrington Stanley - League Two
Fixture Preview - 16 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Salford City will host Accrington Stanley at The Peninsula Stadium on Saturday, 16 August, in what promises to be an intriguing League Two clash. Salford comes into the match with a solid recent record, having won three of their last five games, while Accrington's form has been less consistent, with just one win in their last five outings. Historically, Salford has had the upper hand in their recent encounters, winning four of the last ten meetings and maintaining a strong home advantage. One concrete angle to consider is Salford's ability to score at home, as they have found the net in their last five matches at The Peninsula Stadium. With Accrington struggling defensively, this could lead to a high-scoring affair. The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) sit at 1.83, reflecting the potential for an open game. Furthermore, with the over 2.5 goals market priced at 1.95, backing goals could be a wise choice, especially given the attacking prowess Salford has displayed recently.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Bromley | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 7 |  Walsall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 |  Swindon Town | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Salford City | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 |  Tranmere Rovers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 11 |  Harrogate Town | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 |  Fleetwood Town | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 13 |  Cambridge United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 14 |  Barrow | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Barnet | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 |  Notts County | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 17 |  Colchester United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 18 |  Oldham Athletic | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 19 |  Newport County | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 20 |  Bristol Rovers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 21 |  Accrington Stanley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 22 |  Crawley Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 23 |  Shrewsbury Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 24 |  Cheltenham Town | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Salford City | 2–1 | Accrington Stanley | League Two |
| April 18, 2025 | Salford City | 1–2 | Accrington Stanley | League Two |
| December 21, 2024 | Accrington Stanley | 0–2 | Salford City | League Two |
| January 1, 2024 | Accrington Stanley | 3–0 | Salford City | League Two |
| August 26, 2023 | Salford City | 1–2 | Accrington Stanley | League Two |
| August 29, 2020 | Salford City | 0–1 | Accrington Stanley | Club Friendlies 1 |