Accrington Stanley vs Salford City prediction 05.02.2026 | League Two
Accrington Stanley
Kick off:
Date:
Salford City
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3.22
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3.22
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2.21
Contents
- Competition: League Two
- Date: 5th February 2026
- Kick-off: 20:01 UK / 21:01 CET
- Venue: Wham Stadium
Thursday night at the Wham has a bit of edge to it. Accrington are chasing back to back home wins for the first time since December, something that has quietly eluded them. The Old Reds sit 13th, ten places below Salford, who arrive firmly in the promotion picture. The odds lean toward an away win. However, form has a habit of muddying those waters. John Doolan’s side have won their last two games 7-2 on aggregate, and that confidence counts.
Accrington Stanley vs Salford City Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Salford City
2 : 1
Accrington Stanley
League Two
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Salford City
1 : 2
Accrington Stanley
League Two
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Accrington Stanley
0 : 2
Salford City
League Two
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Accrington Stanley
3 : 0
Salford City
League Two
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Salford City
1 : 2
Accrington Stanley
League Two
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Salford City
0 : 0
Accrington Stanley
EFL Trophy
These sides have met seven times competitively since 2015. It has been about as even as it gets. Three wins each, plus a draw, suggests no clear pattern. Goals tend to show up often enough, though not in bunches. An average of 2.42 per game feels about right.
Accrington Stanley team overview
Three straight seasons in League Two, yet this feels like Accrington’s most settled spell in that run. Finishes of 17th and 21st in recent years set a low bar. Sitting 13th now looks like progress.
Form backs that up. The Old Reds have lost just once in their last seven matches, with eye-catching wins over Newport and Cheltenham, scoring seven goals across those two games. Home form has improved as well, with three wins from the last four at the Wham.
Donald Love should continue at the back after opening his account for the season last time out, alongside Seamus Conneely, who also got on the scoresheet. Doolan has a full squad to choose from, which helps.
Last matches of Accrington Stanley
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Accrington Stanley
3 : 1
Cheltenham Town
League Two
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Newport County
1 : 4
Accrington Stanley
League Two
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Walsall
0 : 0
Accrington Stanley
League Two
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Accrington Stanley
0 : 2
MK Dons
League Two
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Notts County
0 : 1
Accrington Stanley
League Two
Accrington Stanley lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Ollie Wright
Defenders
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2
Donald Love
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38
Connor O'Brien
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5
Farrend Rawson
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28
Seamus Conneely
Midfielders
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10
Alex Henderson
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11
Isaac Sinclair
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7
Shaun Whalley
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17
Devon Matthews
Forwards
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30
Isaac Heath
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39
Josh Woods
Salford City team overview
Salford’s climb since joining League 2 has been calm, almost understated. No big spikes, no dramatic collapses. Just steady progress. This season, however, feels a little different. You can see it in the table. The Ammies sit third in League Two, seven points off top spot, with only one loss in their last twelve games across all competitions.
That is not luck. Robinson’s side defend with discipline and seem comfortable winning ugly when needed. Away from home especially, Salford look assured. Four wins from the last five trips tells its own story, even if the margins have often been slim.
That resilience should translate well to a demanding Thursday night at the Wham. Josh Austerfield and Kallum Cesay are both candidates to drop to the bench after early withdrawals last weekend, while Austerfield and Ollie Turton remain sidelined with ankle and knee issues respectively. Even so, squad depth remains a clear strength.
Last matches of Salford City
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Tranmere Rovers
0 : 2
Salford City
League Two
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Salford City
0 : 1
Chesterfield
League Two
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Salford City
1 : 0
Bristol Rovers
League Two
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Salford City
3 : 2
Swindon Town
FA Cup
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Swindon Town
2 : 3
Salford City
League Two
Salford City lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Matty Young
Defenders
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6
Ollie Turton
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29
Luke Garbutt
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45
Rosaire Longelo
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4
Ossama Ashley
Midfielders
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15
Brandon Cooper
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8
Jorge Grant
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26
Ryan Graydon
Forwards
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7
Ben Woodburn
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10
Kelly N'Mai
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23
Daniel Udoh
Prediction
Salford City’s away efficiency gives them the edge at the Wham. Robinson’s side have won four of their last five away matches and lost just once in twelve overall. Accrington are improving, but seven of their last ten games finished under 2.5 goals. In a tight contest, Salford’s control points toward a narrow 1-0 win in Lancashire Thursday night football.
Three reasons we expect under 2.5 goals in this game
- Seven of the last ten games of Accrington Stanley ended with under 2.5 goals.
- None of the last three games of Salford City produced more than two goals.
- Accrington Stanley failed to score in two of their last four matches.
Main prediction Accrington Stanley - Salford City
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.88
Accrington Stanley vs Salford City standings in League Two
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 29 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 52 - 31 | +21 | 59 |
| 2 | Notts County | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 44 - 29 | +15 | 54 |
| 3 | Cambridge United | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 38 - 22 | +16 | 53 |
| 4 | Swindon Town | 29 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 47 - 34 | +13 | 52 |
| 5 | Salford City | 28 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 41 - 34 | +7 | 52 |
| 6 | Milton Keynes Dons | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 56 - 31 | +25 | 51 |
| 7 | Walsall | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 37 - 28 | +9 | 49 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 29 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 46 - 39 | +7 | 45 |
| 9 | Grimsby Town | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 41 - 32 | +9 | 44 |
| 10 | Crewe Alexandra | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 46 - 38 | +8 | 44 |
| 11 | Barnet | 29 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 37 - 30 | +7 | 43 |
| 12 | Colchester United | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 41 - 31 | +10 | 42 |
| 13 | Accrington Stanley | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 34 - 30 | +4 | 40 |
| 14 | Gillingham | 28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 38 - 35 | +3 | 38 |
| 15 | Fleetwood Town | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 37 - 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 16 | Oldham Athletic | 27 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 28 - 26 | +2 | 35 |
| 17 | Tranmere Rovers | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 42 - 49 | -7 | 32 |
| 18 | Cheltenham Town | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 27 - 48 | -21 | 30 |
| 19 | Bristol Rovers | 29 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 26 - 47 | -21 | 27 |
| 20 | Crawley Town | 29 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 32 - 47 | -15 | 26 |
| 21 | Barrow | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 28 - 42 | -14 | 24 |
| 22 | Shrewsbury Town | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 23 - 47 | -24 | 23 |
| 23 | Newport County | 28 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 29 - 54 | -25 | 20 |
| 24 | Harrogate Town | 30 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 20 - 49 | -29 | 18 |