Accrington vs Salford: Predictions, Team News, Betting Tips & Odds

Jordan Hartwell

Published: February 5, 2026 1:32 PM ET

Accrington vs Salford: Predictions, Team News, Betting Tips & Odds

The upcoming match between Accrington Stanley and Salford City is set to take place on Thursday, February 5, with a kick-off time of 8:01 PM. The venue is the Wham Stadium in Accrington. This clash falls within the League Two competition.

Match Overview

Salford City currently sits in a strong position in the League Two promotion race. With a chance to climb into second place, they will aim for victory against Accrington. Recently, Salford has been impressive, securing 26 points from their last 11 matches.

In preparation for the second half of the season, Salford made four key additions during the transfer window, including loan signings Alfie Dorrington from Tottenham and Princewill Ehibhationham from Southampton. They showcased their potential with a solid 2-0 win against Tranmere last Saturday, relying on their strength in both defensive and attacking areas.

Accrington’s Position

Accrington Stanley finds themselves in a better position than last season, holding ten more points at this stage. Their focus during the transfer window was primarily on maintaining their squad. They successfully retained most of their key players, despite losing defender Benn Ward, who moved to League One side Reading.

Accrington earned seven points from their latest three fixtures and are pushing toward the playoff spots. Aiming for a top-half finish in League Two, they face the challenge of competing against financially stronger teams.

Betting Tips & Predictions

For those interested in betting, here are some predictions:

Best Bet: Salford to win at odds of 13-10 (Paddy Power)
Accrington’s Clean Sheet Stats: Only one clean sheet in the last six home games
Recent Encounters: Four out of the last five matches between these teams featured three goals or more
Salford’s Away Performance: Unbeaten in their last five away games

Team News and Predicted Line-ups

Accrington Stanley

Long-term absences: Kelsey Mooney and Tyler Walton
Returnees: Joe Bauress and Logan Pye have returned to Burnley

Predicted Line-up (3-5-2): Wright; Love, Rawson, Matthews; O’Brien, Sinclair, Conneely, Henderson, Heath; Woods, Whalley. Substitutes include Sass, Abimbola, Grant, Butterfield, Brown, Caton, Kelly.

Salford City

New signings: Princewill Ehibhationham and Alfie Dorrington are expected to play after deadline-day moves

Predicted Line-up (3-5-2): Young; Turton, Cooper, Garbutt; Longelo, Ashley, Grant, Woodburn, N’Mai; Graydon, Udoh. Substitutes include Awe, Butcher, Cesay, Austerfield, Borini, Ehibhationham, Dorrington.