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Salford City
League Two | Gameweek 39
Mar 17, 2024 at 2pm UK
The Peninsula Stadium
Morecambe

Salford City
3 - 1
Morecambe

McLennan (13'), Hendry (50'), Tilt (79')
Robinson (35'), McLennan (86')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Vassell (61' og.)
Garner (34')

Preview: Salford City vs. Morecambe - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's League Two clash between Salford City and Morecambe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Salford City's attempts to pull away from the League Two relegation zone continue on Sunday when they play host to Morecambe.

The visitors require points for a different purpose, though, as they currently sit just outside of the playoff positions.


Match preview

Salford City's Matty Lund looks dejected after Burnley's third goal on September 26, 2023© Reuters

Salford's difficult season continued in midweek when they were held to a 2-2 draw against Stockport County, which will have been a frustrating evening for Karl Robinson.

While taking a point from the second-placed outfit is a positive in the grand scheme of things, the fact that the Ammies were two goals up at the break meant that this was a big opportunity missed.

The draw also extended Salford's run without a win to five games, which is something that Robinson will be eager to change immediately to help push them away from the relegation zone.

The Ammies are currently nine points above the bottom two, but considering three teams below them all have games in hand, there is very little room for error at the moment.

Performances at the back have been the biggest sticking point for Salford so far, and given that no team in the division has conceded more, it is an obvious area for improvement.

Morecambe's Jake Taylor in action with Stoke City's Tyrese Campbell on August 9, 2022© Reuters

However, that is something that Morecambe will be keen to exploit for their own gain, especially as they are pushing to find themselves a place in the playoffs this season.

The Shrimps are just outside of the top seven at the moment, but a victory this weekend could change that depending on other results, although that would go down to goal difference.

However, it was Morecambe's own defensive frailties that were the problem in midweek as they were defeated by Newport County in an eight-goal thriller.

While Gwion Edwards bagged a brace and Chris Stokes also found the back of the net, Ged Brannan's men ended up falling short 5-3 despite getting the game to 3-3 in the 74th minute.

Morecambe were able to keep a clean sheet against Salford when the two teams met earlier this season, though, winning the game 1-0, which is a result they would welcome after two defeats in a row.

Salford City League Two form:

Morecambe League Two form:


Team News

Oxford United manager Karl Robinson is a busy man in October 2018© Reuters

Declan John was able to return from illness to start in midweek for Salford, and he could retain his place in the team for this weekend after replacing Connor McLennan.

Robinson does still have several players unavailable though as Liam Shephard, Stevie Mallan, Ossama Ashley and Kelly Nmai are all currently on the shelf due to injury.

Edwards is sure to retain his place in the Shrimps team after scoring for the first time in Morecambe colors in midweek, as he continues to provide width and attacking support to Gerard Garner, who should operate as the lone striker.

The visitors will be without JJ McKiernan, Stuart Moore, Donald Love and Brandon Barker for this weekend, while Farrend Rawson has joined them in the treatment room, although his absence is expected to be shorter than the rest.


Salford City possible starting lineup:
Cairns; John, Vassell, Tilt, Garbutt; Watt, Watson; Luamba, Hendry, McAleny; Smith

Morecambe possible starting lineup:
Mair; Harrack, Stokes, Bedeau, Tutonda; Songo'o, Khumbeni, Edwards, Adams, Slew; Garner



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We say: Salford City 0-3 Morecambe

Salford City might have the home advantage this weekend, but that does not make them the favorites and their poor run of form could continue here.

The defensive issues that the Ammies have dealt with throughout the season is likely to be their downfall in this one, which Morecambe will attempt to exploit.



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