Salford City vs MK Dons: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 28, 2026 11:34 AM ET

Salford City host MK Dons at the Peninsula Stadium on Saturday afternoon. A win would lift Salford closer to the automatic promotion places.

This Salford City vs MK Dons: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview covers form, injuries and likely XIs.

Recent form — Salford City

Salford sit sixth in League Two. They won five of six before a 1-0 reverse to Cambridge last time out.

Aside from a 3-1 defeat at Grimsby, they kept four clean sheets. They conceded only twice across the other six fixtures.

Three of their five home defeats have come in the last six home games. They have won their last three matches at the Peninsula Stadium.

MK Dons occupy second and hold a four-point advantage in the top-three race. They mirrored Salford’s recent five-game record.

Paul Warne’s side went 13 matches unbeaten in League Two. That run ended with a 3-1 loss to Barnet.

It was their first home league defeat since a 2-1 reverse to Accrington Stanley on September 20. MK Dons have the division’s best away record.

They have taken 36 points from 19 away matches. Their 40 away goals are nine more than the next best total of 31.

Salford will be without right-back Haji Mnoga. He is on international duty with Tanzania.
Zach Awe picked up an injury against Cambridge. Rosaire Longelo or Brandon Cooper could fill his place.
Daniel Udoh is an option to replace Cole Stockton in attack.
MK Dons suffered a blow with Jack Sanders. A shoulder issue could keep him out for the season.
Curtis Nelson or Gethin Jones are set to slot into the back three.
Aaron Collins is likely to replace Connor Lemonheigh-Evans after a knee problem.