Newport County continue their Sky Bet League Two campaign when they host Salford City this evening (7.45pm).
The Exiles face the Ammies at Rodney Parade as they look to build on an impressive 2-1 home win over high-flyers Crewe Alexandra.
Three points tonight could see County climb into the play-off places, building a strong foundation for the season ahead.
Pre-match views
Speaking after Saturday’s victory against Crewe Alexandra, Nelson Jardim said: “We’re looking to build every day but we accept sometimes things don’t go your way.
“We went through a difficult period, with injuries and red cards, but we have shown our character. We managed to get through the bad spell and we are looking to improve.
“We cannot promise to win every game, but we will promise to give everything we have as staff and players to compete.”
Opposition Form
Salford City currently sit in 16th place with two wins this season over MK Dons and Cheltenham Town.
In their most recent outing, they secured a point with a 0-0 draw away to Tranmere Rovers. Notably, Salford boast the fifth-best defensive record in League Two, with only six goals conceded and three clean sheets.
Their top scorer, 28-year-old striker Hakeeb Adelakun, has contributed 50% of their goals this season.
Meet The Officials
Scott Jackson will be the man in the middle for Tuesday evening's fixture against Salford City.
You can find out more about Jackson and his officiating team HERE.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Salford City have dominated this fixture, winning eight of the 11 meetings between the two sides. Newport’s only victory came in the FA Cup during the 2020/21 season, with a 3-0 win at Rodney Parade.
The most recent meeting saw Salford edge Newport 1-0 back in April.
Shared Shirts
Several players have played for both County and the Greater Manchester side.
County star Shane McLoughlin swapped Salford for Newport in July 2023 and has since made 38 appearances for the Exiles, scoring three goals.
A player to have made the switch in the other direction is goalkeeper Tom King (pictured), who famously set a world record for County, scoring from 96.01 meters directly from a goal kick against Cheltenham Town.
King played 40 times for County before moving to the Ammies. He is now part of Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers.
A Previous Encounter
In November 2020, County recorded an impressive 3-0 victory over Salford in the FA Cup 2nd round.
Goals from Jamie Proctor, Padraig Amond and Saikou Janneh saw off what turned out a ten-man opposition after Brandon Thomas-Asante saw red in the first half.
Key Facts
- Newport County have never beaten Salford City in the EFL, with seven losses and two draws in their nine league meetings.
- Salford have won the last six league meetings between the sides by a combined score of 14-4.
- Newport have fared well in midweek fixtures recently, winning five of their last eight such matches, though they did lose their most recent one 3-1 to Accrington Stanley in April.
- Conor McAleny, Salford’s key forward, has scored three goals in five Football League appearances against Newport, including two in three for Salford.
MATCH SPONSOR
Tonight’s match sponsors are the Mecure Hotel Newport.
The Mercure Hotel Newport, centrally located in the heart of the city, has recently been a popular choice for travelling teams and fans. Its commitment to delivering exceptional service and maintaining an excellent reputation has made it a prime destination for visitors seeking comfort and convenience.
Mercure Newport Hotel
Chartist Tower, Upper Dock St, Newport NP20 1DW
https://www.mercurenewport.co.uk
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