Match report

Salford City Defeats Stockport County 1-0 in League Two Clash

Salford City
Salford City
1–0
FT
Stockport County
Stockport County
May 13, 2023

Salford City held off Stockport County to secure a crucial 1-0 victory at home in the latest round of League Two action. The game's lone goal came early as Matt Smith, assisted by Elliot Watt, netted for Salford City just 17 minutes into the match. Despite a flurry of substitutions and a yellow card issued to Elliott Watt, Salford City managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Matt Smith scored the winning goal for Salford City in the 17th minute.
  • • Elliot Watt provided an assist and was later shown a yellow card for fouling.
  • • Stockport County made three substitutions: T. Olaofe, R. Rydel, and A. Rowe came on.
  • • Salford City also made three substitutions late in the game with Matthew Lund, L. Barry, and C. Morton entering the field.

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Cairns (G)
  • 32 L. Shephard (D)
  • 42 T. Vassell (D)
  • 15 A. Mariappa (D)
  • 3 I. Touray (D)
  • 6 E. Watt (M)
  • 14 S. Mallan (M)
  • 24 L. Bolton (M)
  • 9 C. Hendry (M)
  • 18 C. McAleny (M)
  • 17 M. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Lund
  • 20 L. Barry
  • 27 C. Morton
  • 26 R. Leak
  • 13 G. Bellagambi
  • 22 J. Jenkins
  • 38 S. McLoughlin

Stockport County

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Hinchliffe (G)
  • 3 K. Knoyle (D)
  • 4 A. Wright (D)
  • 6 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 5 N. Byrne (D)
  • 23 C. Hussey (D)
  • 7 C. Lemonheigh-Evans (M)
  • 8 C. Camps (M)
  • 18 R. Croasdale (M)
  • 21 M. Hippolyte (M)
  • 16 J. Stretton (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 I. Olaofe
  • 17 R. Rydel
  • 35 A. Rowe
  • 28 J. Davenport
  • 25 V. Jaroš
  • 30 C. Johnson
  • 29 E. Pye

Timeline

  1. Salford City
    17' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    Matt Smith · Assist: Elliot Watt
  2. Salford City
    28' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    Elliot Watt

    Foul

  3. Stockport County
    62' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Croasdale · On: T. Olaofe
  4. Stockport County
    63' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hippolyte · On: R. Rydel
  5. Stockport County
    82' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Stretton · On: A. Rowe
  6. Salford City
    87' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Hendry · On: Matthew Lund
  7. Salford City
    88' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. McAleny · On: L. Barry
  8. Salford City
    90'+1 Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matt Smith · On: C. Morton

Match Stats

Stat Salford City Stockport County
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 72% 77%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 347 416
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 250 322
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Matt Smith's early goal gave Salford City a significant boost and set the tone for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutes from Stockport County in the second half nearly turned the momentum but was not enough to equalize.