Shrewsbury – Salford City

Shrewsbury kept their slim hold on 18th place with a hard‑won 1‑0 victory over Salford City at the New Meadow, nudging their points total to six from two wins and four defeats. The win narrowed the gap to Salford, who sit just above them in 15th with seven points after two wins, a draw and three losses. Both sides have struggled to find the net this season, Shrewsbury managing just four goals while conceding ten, and Salford scoring seven but letting in nine. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Shrewsbury’s favour, as they now hold the only win in their two league meetings this campaign.