Match report

Manchester City Defeats Salford City 2–0 in FA Cup

Manchester City
Manchester City
2–0
FT
Salford City
Salford City
Feb 14, 2026

Manchester City secured a spot in the FA Cup's next round by defeating Salford City with a score of 2–0. The match saw an early own goal from A. Dorrington and a later normal goal by M. Guéhi, solidifying Manchester City’s victory.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City won the FA Cup match against Salford City 2–0.
  • • A. Dorrington scored an own goal for Manchester City at minute 6.
  • • M. Guéhi added a normal goal for Manchester City at minute 81.
  • • Salford City received two yellow cards, one to K. N'Mai and another to R. Longelo-Mbule.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Trafford (G)
  • 68 M. Alleyne (D)
  • 45 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 21 R. Ait-Nouri (D)
  • 82 R. Lewis (M)
  • 14 Nico (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 10 R. Cherki (M)
  • 4 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 7 O. Marmoush (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Donnarumma
  • 3 R. Dias
  • 15 M. Guehi
  • 16 Rodri
  • 27 M. Nunes
  • 33 N. O'Reilly
  • 42 A. Semenyo
  • 56 R. McAidoo
  • 75 T. Samba

Salford City

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Young (G)
  • 24 A. Dorrington (D)
  • 15 B. Cooper (D)
  • 28 Z. Awe (D)
  • 45 R. Longelo-Mbule (M)
  • 7 B. Woodburn (M)
  • 8 J. Grant (M)
  • 17 J. Austerfield (M)
  • 29 L. Garbutt (M)
  • 26 R. Graydon (F)
  • 10 K. N'Mai (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 M. Howard
  • 4 O. Ashley
  • 6 O. Turton
  • 9 C. Stockton
  • 16 F. Borini
  • 18 M. Butcher
  • 23 D. Udoh
  • 25 P. Ehibhatiomhan
  • 27 N. Siri

Timeline

  1. Salford City
    3' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    K. N'Mai

    Foul

  2. Manchester City
    6' Manchester City Goal · Own Goal
    A. Dorrington
  3. Manchester City
    22' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Alleyne · On: R. McAidoo
  4. Manchester City
    64' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Ait Nouri · On: N. O'Reilly
  5. Manchester City
    65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Stones · On: M. Guéhi
  6. Manchester City
    65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Foden · On: A. Semenyo
  7. Salford City
    70' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jorge Grant · On: O. Ashley
  8. Salford City
    70' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. N'Mai · On: D. Udoh
  9. Manchester City
    75' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nico · On: Rodri
  10. Salford City
    79' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Z. Awe · On: O. Turton
  11. Salford City
    79' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Woodburn · On: M. Butcher
  12. Salford City
    80' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    R. Longelo-Mbule

    Foul

  13. Manchester City
    81' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Guéhi
  14. Salford City
    86' Salford City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Graydon · On: P. Ehibhatiomhan

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Salford City
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 91% 55%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 6
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 687 157
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 9 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.50 0.31
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 80% 20%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 625 86
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City's early own goal by A. Dorrington at minute 6 set the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ The second goal scored by M. Guéhi in the 81st minute sealed Manchester City’s win, reducing Salford City's hopes of a comeback.