Match report

Salford City Defeats Walsall 1-0 in League Two Clash

Salford City
Salford City
1–0
FT
Walsall
Walsall
Mar 10, 2026

Salford City stunned Walsall with a 1-0 victory in a tense League Two encounter. The Red Devils, led by their star striker F. Borini, capitalized on a decisive moment in the 74th minute to secure the win. Despite Walsall's efforts to equalize, Salford's defense held strong, ensuring a crucial three points for the home side.

Key Facts

  • • Salford City: 1 Goal, F. Borini (74')
  • • Walsall: 0 Goals
  • • Aden Flint (Walsall) received a yellow card for a foul in the 38th minute
  • • Haji Mnoga (Salford City) received a yellow card in the 56th minute
  • • R. Graydon (Salford City) assisted the winning goal
  • • Salford City had multiple substitutions in the 67th and 85th minutes

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Matthew Young (G)
  • 15 Brandon Cooper (D)
  • 28 Zach Awe (D)
  • 6 Oliver Turton (D)
  • 18 Matt Butcher (M)
  • 19 Haji Mnoga (M)
  • 8 Jorge Grant (M)
  • 17 Josh Austerfield (M)
  • 45 Rosaire Longelo (M)
  • 26 Ryan Graydon (F)
  • 9 Cole Stockton (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Ossama Ashley
  • 16 Fabio Borini
  • 25 Princewill Ehibhatiomhan
  • 22 Adebola Oluwo
  • 24 Alfie Dorrington
  • 33 Mark Howard
  • 27 Nicolás Siri

Walsall

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Myles Roberts (G)
  • 6 Priestley Farquharson (D)
  • 4 Aden Flint (D)
  • 30 Evan Weir (D)
  • 14 Brandon Comley (M)
  • 25 Jid Okeke (M)
  • 22 Jamie Jellis (M)
  • 8 Charlie Lakin (M)
  • 18 Vincent Harper (M)
  • 19 Aaron Pressley (F)
  • 15 Daniel Kanu (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Courtney Clarke
  • 9 Jamille Matt
  • 3 Mason Hancock
  • 2 Connor Barrett
  • 12 Sam Hornby
  • 5 Harrison Burke
  • 37 Albert Adomah

Timeline

  1. Walsall
    38' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    Aden Flint

    Foul

  2. Salford City
    56' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    Haji Mnoga
  3. Salford City
    67' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Stockton · On: F. Borini
  4. Salford City
    67' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Austerfield · On: O. Ashley
  5. Salford City
    67' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jorge Grant · On: P. Ehibhatiomhan
  6. Salford City
    74' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Borini · Assist: R. Graydon
  7. Walsall
    76' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Aaron Pressley · On: J. Matt
  8. Walsall
    76' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Lakin · On: C. Clarke
  9. Walsall
    79' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Jellis · On: M. Hancock
  10. Walsall
    79' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vincent Harper · On: C. Barrett
  11. Salford City
    85' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Longelo-Mbule · On: A. Oluwo
  12. Salford City
    87' Salford City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Ashley · On: A. Dorrington

Match Stats

Stat Salford City Walsall
Fouls 10 6
Pass Accuracy 61% 57%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 7
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 278 282
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 169 162
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Salford City's goal in the 74th minute by F. Borini shifted the momentum decisively in their favor, silencing Walsall's attempts to level the score.
  • ▸ Walsall's multiple substitutions in the latter stages of the match, including Aaron Pressley and C. Lakin, attempted to turn the tide but failed against a resolute Salford defense.