Salford City vs Port Vale (League Two) was played on 5 September 2026 and finished 1–0.
Salford City vs Port Vale: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 | Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 | York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 | Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 19 | Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 20 | Northampton | 12 | 3-5-4 | 9:9 | 14 |
| 21 | Oldham | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:19 | 12 |
| 22 | Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
Recent matches
Salford City
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Salford City vs Port Vale: match preview and analysis
Salford City secured a narrow 1‑0 victory at home, lifting them to 15th place with seven points after two wins, a draw and three defeats, and a modest –2 goal difference. The win also widened the gap over Port Vale, who remain 22nd with five points from one win, two draws and three losses, and a –4 goal margin. The three points proved crucial in a tightly contested lower half of the table, where Salford now sit just two points above the relegation‑threatened side. Having already beaten Port Vale in their earlier meeting this season, Salford extended their head‑to‑head advantage to 2‑0, reinforcing their dominance in the local rivalry.
Salford City vs Port Vale: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Salford City vs Port Vale: questions and answers
How did Salford City vs Port Vale end?
Salford City beat Port Vale 1–0.
When and where was the match played?
5 September 2026, kick-off at 12:30, at Peninsula Stadium. Referee: B. Atkinson.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Salford City: 1st (31 points), Port Vale: 18th (15 points).
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