Salford City – Exeter City

Salford City head into the Peninsula Stadium as league leaders, boasting 25 points from eight wins, a draw and three defeats while enjoying a healthy +7 goal difference (19‑12). Exeter City sit ninth with 16 points, having recorded four victories, four draws and four losses and a modest +2 margin (8‑6). The gap of nine points and the disparity in both form and firepower suggest Salford will look to extend their dominance at home, while Exeter will need to tighten up defensively if they hope to climb back into the top half. Their last meeting saw Salford prevail, adding a psychological edge to what promises to be a crucial test for the promotion‑chasing side.