Match report

Stevenage Defeats Salford City 4-2 in League Two Clash

Stevenage
Stevenage
4–2
FT
Salford City
Salford City
May 7, 2022

Stevenage stunned Salford City with a 4-2 triumph at home, putting themselves back into contention for promotion to League One. Despite falling behind early through L. Shephard's goal, Stevenage rallied back quickly with J. Reid equalizing and then scoring again before half-time to take the lead. Laurie Walker was key in providing stability after an early substitution, while Bradley Barry and Elliott List added valuable contributions towards the end of the match.

Key Facts

  • • L. Shephard scored for Salford City at 14 minutes.
  • • J. Reid equalized for Stevenage at 23 minutes and scored again at 43 minutes.
  • • L. Norris added another goal for Stevenage at 48 minutes.
  • • C. Ndaba replied for Salford City at 67 minutes, but Elliott List secured the win with a goal at 80 minutes.

Lineups

Stevenage

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Pym (G)
  • 5 S. Cuthbert (D)
  • 3 B. Coker (D)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
  • 39 M. Bostwick (M)
  • 14 C. Lines (M)
  • 7 E. List (F)
  • 15 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 9 L. Norris (F)
  • 20 J. Reid (F)
  • 19 A. Read (M)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Walker
  • 27 B. Barry
  • 17 J. Daly
  • 6 L. Prosser
  • 16 E. Upson
  • 10 C. Carter
  • 12 Bruno Andrade

Salford City

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. King (G)
  • 3 I. Touray (D)
  • 32 L. Shephard (M)
  • 2 D. Love (M)
  • 42 T. Vassell (D)
  • 4 J. Lowe (D)
  • 7 R. Watson (M)
  • 17 S. Kelly (M)
  • 6 C. Ndaba (D)
  • 19 M. Smith (F)
  • 37 B. Thomas-Asante (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 K. N’Mai
  • 40 I. Henderson
  • 24 L. Bolton
  • 22 T. Golden
  • 10 A. Hunter
  • 31 J. Torrance
  • 14 M. Willock

Timeline

  1. Salford City
    14' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Shephard
  2. Stevenage
    23' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Reid
  3. Stevenage
    39' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christy Pym · On: Laurie Walker
  4. Stevenage
    43' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Reid
  5. Stevenage
    48' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Norris
  6. Salford City
    61' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Love · On: K. N'Mai
  7. Salford City
    67' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Ndaba · Assist: Ibou Touray
  8. Stevenage
    69' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Norris · On: Bradley Barry
  9. Salford City
    74' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Shephard · On: I. Henderson
  10. Stevenage
    80' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    Elliott List · Assist: J. Reid
  11. Salford City
    82' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Thomas-Asante · On: L. Bolton
  12. Stevenage
    90'+2 Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bostwick

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Stevenage Salford City
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 61% 77%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 23
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 291 520
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 4 8
Shots off Target 6 10
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 177 400
Shots Inside Box 8 19
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Reid's quick equalizer and second goal marked a significant momentum shift for Stevenage.
  • ▸ Stevenage's early substitution of Christy Pym with Laurie Walker provided the team with much-needed stability, helping to control the game after conceding an early goal.