The Facts
- A high-stakes showdown between two teams from the upper tier of the standings (ranked 6th in the Promotion - League Two Playoffs - Semi - finals and 1st in the Promotion - League One).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Walsall won 3.
- Both teams are currently displaying solid and consistent form.
- Salford could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Salford is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- Confirmed absences for Walsall: Ahui E. (Red Card) Dixon R. (Inactive) Evans A. (Inactive) Pattison A. (Inactive) Williams H. (Achilles Tendon Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Salford: Powell J. (Inactive) Rose M. (Leg Injury) Woodburn B. (Injury).
- In the last 14 head-to-head meetings, Walsall has recorded 6 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 16:20 (averaging 1.1:1.4 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Walsall against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, with 9:12 goals (averaging 1.3:1.7 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Salford | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 19:12 | 7 | 25 |
| 2 | Barnet | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 24:16 | 8 | 22 |
| 3 | Cheltenham | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22:22 | 0 | 21 |
| 4 | Crewe | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 16:16 | 0 | 21 |
| 5 | York City | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 21:13 | 8 | 20 |
| 6 | Walsall | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 16:7 | 9 | 19 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23:17 | 6 | 19 |
| 8 | Exeter | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10:7 | 3 | 19 |
| 9 | Accrington | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 22:16 | 6 | 18 |
| 10 | Shrewsbury | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16:20 | -4 | 18 |
| 11 | Grimsby | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | 3 | 17 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 0 | 17 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16:16 | 0 | 16 |
| 14 | Swindon | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13:16 | -3 | 16 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16:20 | -4 | 16 |
| 16 | Newport | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16:16 | 0 | 15 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:22 | -7 | 15 |
| 18 | Fleetwood | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15:17 | -2 | 14 |
| 19 | Northampton | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8:8 | 0 | 13 |
| 20 | Oldham | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14:18 | -4 | 12 |
| 21 | Colchester | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 11:16 | -5 | 12 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 17:23 | -6 | 12 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6:12 | -6 | 12 |
| 24 | Crawley | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12:21 | -9 | 6 |
Promotion ~ League One
Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ National League
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