Match report

Accrington ST Defeats Salford City 1-0 in League Two

Accrington ST
Accrington ST
1–0
FT
Salford City
Salford City
Feb 5, 2026

Accrington Stanley held off Salford City to secure a hard-fought win at the Wham Stadium, thanks to an early goal from A. Henderson. The home team's solid defense and strategic play-making allowed them to maintain control throughout the match despite Salford's persistent efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Accrington ST secured victory 1-0 over Salford City in League Two.
  • • A. Henderson scored the only goal for Accrington at minute 4.
  • • Salford's Jorge Grant received a yellow card due to fouling at minute 13.
  • • C. O'Brien of Accrington was also cautioned with a yellow card at minute 64.

Lineups

Accrington ST

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 O. Wright
  • 2 D. Love (D)
  • 5 F. Rawson (D)
  • 17 D. Matthews
  • 38 C. O'Brien (M)
  • 4 C. Grant (M)
  • 11 I. Sinclair (M)
  • 30 I. Heath
  • 7 S. Whalley (F)
  • 10 A. Henderson (F)
  • 39 J. Woods (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Kelly
  • 3 F. Sass
  • 18 C. Caton
  • 20 C. Brown
  • 24 L. Butterfield
  • 16 J. Smith
  • 26 C. Hall

Salford City

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Young (G)
  • 6 O. Turton (D)
  • 24 A. Dorrington (D)
  • 29 L. Garbutt (D)
  • 18 M. Butcher (M)
  • 45 R. Longelo-Mbule (M)
  • 7 B. Woodburn (M)
  • 8 J. Grant (M)
  • 10 K. N'Mai (M)
  • 26 R. Graydon (F)
  • 23 D. Udoh (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 M. Howard
  • 4 O. Ashley
  • 9 C. Stockton
  • 16 F. Borini
  • 17 J. Austerfield
  • 25 P. Ehibhatiomhan
  • 28 Z. Awe

Timeline

  1. Accrington ST
    4' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Henderson
  2. Salford City
    13' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    Jorge Grant

    Foul

  3. Accrington ST
    64' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    C. O'Brien

    Foul

  4. Salford City
    66' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Butcher · On: O. Ashley
  5. Salford City
    66' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Woodburn · On: C. Stockton
  6. Salford City
    78' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jorge Grant · On: F. Borini
  7. Salford City
    78' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Longelo-Mbule · On: P. Ehibhatiomhan
  8. Accrington ST
    79' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Sinclair · On: L. Butterfield

Match Stats

Stat Accrington ST Salford City
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 59% 70%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 273 362
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 160 255
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Henderson's early goal in the fourth minute set the tone for Accrington ST, providing them with a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Salford City made several substitutions towards the end of the game in an attempt to level the score but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities.