Salford City Fc vs Crawley predictions, probable lineups, odds and bet builder tips for Saturday's League Two clash. Explore the best betting angle.
Salford City Fc vs Crawley Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | AIG Stadium |
Top meets bottom in Salford City Fc vs Crawley, and the League Two table tells you most of what you need to know before Saturday's 15:00 kick-off.
Peter Cklamovski's side have won four straight League Two matches to sit top of the pile. Their boss was named Manager of the Month for September, and nobody is arguing.
Crawley are rooted to the bottom and already three points adrift of safety. They have failed to win their last six League Two matches, so Colin Kazim-Richards needs something fast.
Salford are undefeated in their last six home matches against Crawley in all competitions. The Salford City Fc vs Crawley betting odds are just as blunt, with the hosts 2/5 (Ladbrokes).
Salford City Fc vs Crawley Form
Salford have won six of their last seven League Two matches and arrive top of the table and the form guide. They cruised past Cheltenham last weekend after a Cheltenham red card. Kallum Cesay, set to return in midfield, has provided assists in three of his last four League Two outings.
Crawley have conceded at least two goals in each of their last four League Two matches, and that leaky back line is the story. There is some fight, mind. Gianmarco Di Biase came off the bench to drag them back from 2-0 down against Chesterfield with a brace, and recovering from losing positions is their one standout strength.
Salford City Fc vs Crawley Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Salford City Fc: B. Woodburn (Injured/out), Joe Powell (Doubtful)
Crawley: Akin Odimayo (Injured/out)
Salford City Fc
Kallum Cesay is expected to return to the Salford midfield, and Peter Cklamovski is not expected to make any further changes. Joe Powell is a doubt and B. Woodburn is out injured, which leaves M. Langstaff leading the line on his own in a probable 3-4-2-1.
Crawley
Akin Odimayo misses out after suffering a serious injury against Chesterfield, with Charlie Barker expected to return to the back five in his place. Di Biase is set to be recalled, and the probable lineups have him alongside D. Morgan up top in a 3-5-2.
Salford City Fc vs Crawley Predicted Lineup
Salford City Fc
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: W. Norris; T. Allen, D. Scarr, W. Aimson; A. Odoh, E. Bonds, B. Wiredu, L. Molyneux; J. Grant, K. Cesay; M. Langstaff (probable)
Crawley
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: V. Mannone; L. Richards, P. Farquharson, C. Barker; S. Duke-McKenna, O. Kamara, K. Jennings, J. Arthurs, A. Adeyemo; G. D. Biase, D. Morgan (probable)
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Salford City Fc vs Crawley Key Stats & Match Facts
Salford City have had 17+ shots in 3 out of 3 matches against Crawley (League Two).
There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of the last 3 meetings between Salford City and Crawley (League Two).
Crawley have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 matches against Salford City (League Two).
Brendan Wiredu has been carded in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Crawley (League Two).
There have been 6+ cards in 4 of Crawley's last 4 matches (League Two).
Salford City Fc vs Crawley Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Salford to win, and with something to spare. They are top, Crawley are bottom, and the gap in form is every bit as wide as the table suggests. We do expect Crawley to chip in at the other end, though, and that shapes the best bets below. Crawley at 8/1 (10Bet) are one for the romantics only.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Salford are in strong form and Crawley have conceded at least twice in each of their last four league games. Our projection lands on just over three goals for this fixture. Salford have the attacking width to do most of the heavy lifting, and Crawley have given little reason to think they can keep things tight at the back.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Crawley have shown they can score, and the last meeting at this ground finished 4-3. Both teams have scored in six of the last eight League Two meetings between Salford and Crawley. Our numbers lean the same way at just over 54%, and Crawley's habit of fighting back from losing positions only strengthens the case.
Salford City Fc vs Crawley Bet Builder
This four-leg bet builder combines an anytime Joe Powell goal, a Salford win, plenty of goals and a busy corner count, paying 15/1 with Bet365.
Joe Powell to score anytime: he is a doubt, so check the team sheet, but he has scored in three of his last four League Two outings.
Salford to win: this leg has landed in four of Salford's last four matches, and bottom-of-the-table Crawley are hardly the side to break that pattern.
Over 3.5 goals: this line has landed in three of Crawley's last four matches, and with Salford's attack facing that defence it is far from fanciful here.
Over 12.5 corners: Salford have hit this line in three of their last four matches. They have also had 10+ corners in three of their last three against Crawley in League Two.
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Salford City Fc vs Crawley Talking Points
The key battle is out wide. Attacking down the wings is one of Salford's biggest strengths, and defending against attacks down the flanks is the weakest part of Crawley's game. With L. Molyneux and A. Odoh on the flanks of the probable XI, Crawley's back five could be pinned in for long spells. That mismatch is why the hosts are fancied so firmly here. Colin Kazim-Richards kept Crawley in League Two after taking over in March, but this is a different scale of rescue job.
Salford City Fc vs Crawley Predictions FAQs
When is the Salford City Fc vs Crawley English League Two game?
The match kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Where is Salford City Fc vs Crawley being played?
The match is being played at AIG Stadium.
What competition is Salford City Fc vs Crawley in?
Salford City Fc vs Crawley is an English League Two fixture.
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