Match report

Salford City Defeats Tranmere 2-0 in League Two Clash

Tranmere
Tranmere
0–2
FT
Salford City
Salford City
Jan 31, 2026

In a tightly contested League Two fixture at Prenton Park, Salford City stunned Tranmere by securing a 2-0 victory. Goals from Jorge Grant and K. N'Mai were the difference makers as Salford's tactical setup stifled Tranmere's attacking efforts throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Tranmere 0 - Salford City 2
  • • Goalscorers for Salford City: Jorge Grant (68'), K. N'Mai (75')
  • • Yellow Cards: Tranmere's Sam Finley and Kyle Dennis
  • • Substitutions for Salford City included Brandon Cooper, R. Longelo-Mbule, and F. Borini

Lineups

Tranmere

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Murphy (G)
  • 15 W. Tamen (D)
  • 5 N. Smith (D)
  • 3 P. Brough (D)
  • 2 C. Norman (M)
  • 8 S. Finley (M)
  • 42 N. Kenneh (M)
  • 23 E. Bristow (M)
  • 7 C. Whitaker (F)
  • 27 D. Jones (F)
  • 9 K. Dennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Barrett
  • 24 B. Blacker
  • 29 J. Ironside
  • 16 J. Lowe
  • 30 A. McGowan
  • 26 J. Plant
  • 6 R. Smallwood

Salford City

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Young (G)
  • 6 O. Turton (D)
  • 15 B. Cooper (D)
  • 29 L. Garbutt (D)
  • 45 R. Longelo-Mbule (M)
  • 21 K. Cesay (M)
  • 8 J. Grant (M)
  • 17 J. Austerfield (M)
  • 10 K. N'Mai (M)
  • 26 R. Graydon (F)
  • 23 D. Udoh (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 O. Ashley
  • 28 Z. Awe
  • 16 F. Borini
  • 18 M. Butcher
  • 33 M. Howard
  • 9 C. Stockton
  • 7 B. Woodburn

Timeline

  1. Salford City
    46' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Austerfield · On: O. Ashley
  2. Salford City
    46' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Cesay · On: B. Woodburn
  3. Tranmere
    51' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Jones · On: J. Ironside
  4. Salford City
    64' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Brandon Cooper · On: Z. Awe
  5. Salford City
    68' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    Jorge Grant · Assist: R. Graydon
  6. Tranmere
    72' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Kenneh · On: B. Blacker
  7. Salford City
    75' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. N'Mai · Assist: L. Garbutt
  8. Salford City
    78' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Longelo-Mbule · On: M. Butcher
  9. Tranmere
    79' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Norman · On: A. McGowan
  10. Tranmere
    79' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: William Tamen · On: J. Plant
  11. Tranmere
    81' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    S. Finley

    Foul

  12. Salford City
    81' Salford City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jorge Grant · On: F. Borini
  13. Tranmere
    90'+5 Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dennis

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Tranmere Salford City
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 54% 65%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 284 326
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.42 1.36
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 153 212
Shots Inside Box 14 9
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jorge Grant's goal in the 68th minute gave Salford City a crucial lead, boosting their confidence.
  • ▸ K. N'Mai's second goal five minutes later effectively ended Tranmere's hopes of a comeback.