Salford City – Crewe

Salford City host Crewe in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower half of the table. The hosts sit 15th with seven points from six games, having scored seven and conceded nine, while Crewe sit comfortably in eighth place on ten points, unbeaten with six goals for and four against. Salford will be looking to turn their three defeats into a vital win, whereas Crewe will aim to extend their unbeaten run and close the gap on the promotion places. With the gap between the two sides only three points, the encounter could prove decisive for both their aspirations this season.