Salford City – Rochdale

Salford City host Rochdale in what promises to be a decisive fixture for both sides. The home side sit 15th in the league with seven points from six games – two wins, a draw and three defeats, and a modest -2 goal difference (seven scored, nine conceded). Rochdale, languishing at the foot of the table in 24th place, have managed only four points, also from six matches, with a solitary win, one draw and four losses and a -5 goal gap (five for, ten against). With Salford looking to climb out of the lower mid‑table and Rochdale desperate for any points to avoid the drop, the encounter could turn on a single moment of quality. Both clubs will be keen to improve their records as the season heads into its crucial second half.