Tranmere – Salford City

Tranmere host Salford City in what promises to be a tight contest in the lower reaches of the table. The home side sit tenth with nine points from six games, having amassed two wins, three draws and a single loss while edging a +2 goal difference (9‑7). Salford, five places below, sit fifteenth on seven points, also from six matches, with two victories, one draw and three defeats and a –2 goal difference (7‑9). Both teams will be eager to close the gap to the safety zone, and the clash could prove decisive in the battle for survival as the season reaches its midway point. A positive result for either side would not only lift them up the table but also add valuable momentum to their respective campaigns.