Crewe – Salford City

Crewe host Salford City in what promises to be a tightly contested league clash. Sitting eighth with ten points from six games – two wins and four draws and a modest 6‑4 goal difference – Crewe will be looking to extend their unbeaten run and close the gap on the top half. Salford, down in 15th place with seven points after two victories, one draw and three defeats and a 7‑9 deficit, will need to turn their defensive frailties around to climb out of the relegation zone. The two sides have yet to meet this season, but the narrow margins on both sides of the table suggest a battle that could swing either way.