Tue, 9 Dec 2025, 19:45
League Two
England
England
Full Time

Match Timeline

21'
Harrison Neal🟨
Yellow Card
26'
Kelly N'Mai⚽
Normal Goal β†’ Matthew Young
39'
Harrison HolgateπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ Finley Potter
44'
Kelly N'Mai🟨
Yellow Card
46'
Lewis McCannπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ Ethan Ennis
64'
Zech MedleyπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ Ryan Graydon
64'
Harrison NealπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ Mark Helm
67'
Kayden Hughes🟨
Yellow Card
76'
Ronan CoughlanπŸ”„
Substitution 5 β†’ Ched Evans
82'
Matthew Virtue-Thick⚽
Normal Goal
84'
Josh AusterfieldπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ Matt Butcher
84'
Daniel UdohπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ Fabio Borini

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal6
9Total Shots16
2Blocked Shots6
6Shots insidebox6
3Shots outsidebox10
15Fouls15
2Corner Kicks6
1Offsides5
51Ball Possession49
2Yellow Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves2
278Total passes263
152Passes accurate174
55Passes %66

Starting Lineups

Fleetwood TownFleetwood Town1:1

Starting XI

13Jay LynchG
32Kayden HughesD
20Harrison NealM
3Zech MedleyM
19Ronan CoughlanF
44Toby MullarkeyD
6Elliot BondsM
11James NorwoodF
18Harrison HolgateD
8Matthew Virtue-ThickM
14Lewis McCannM

Salford CitySalford City1:1

Starting XI

1Matthew YoungG
29Luke GarbuttD
8Jorge GrantM
14Kadeem HarrisM
23Daniel UdohF
22Adebola OluwoD
17Josh AusterfieldM
10Kelly N'MaiF
6Oliver TurtonD
21Kallum CesayM
19Haji MnogaM

Head-to-Head

πŸ“ˆ Team Form & Statistics

Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town
Form: D-W-L-W-D
Salford City
Salford City
Form: W-L-W-L-L
Record
4 W
4 D
2 L
β€’
5 W
2 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
1.9
Scored
vs
1.8
Scored
1.4
Conceded
vs
1.8
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
90%
BTTS
50%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.8
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:1.6
Scored
Home:2.3
Away:0.7
Conceded
Home:1.9
Away:1.7

⚑ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1550
Average
1503
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1580
↑ Momentum (+30)
1532
↑ Momentum (+29)
Expected Outcome
38%
Home Win
33%
Draw
29%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1492
Attack
1496
1493
Defence
1491
Recent Form
1531
Attack
1500
1467
Defence
1473
Post-Match Changes
-1
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

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The Force of Form Guides Fleetwood vs Salford
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.53
Expected Value:+4.0%

In the grand theater of League Two, much wisdom can be found in the patterns of recent results. Fleetwood Town, though sitting 13th in the standings, has discovered the power of home advantage. Their recent form reveals a team that both scores and concedes with regularity - a truth evident in their 90% both teams to score rate across the last ten matches. The Force of momentum flows differently for each side. Fleetwood's recent encounters show resilience - drawing 2-2 with Luton and 1-1 with Swindon, both teams of considerable strength. Their home fortress has yielded victory in 60% of recent contests, with an average of 2.0 goals scored per game on their own turf. Salford City, ranked five places higher in 8th, carries the burden of inconsistent travels. Their away form speaks of struggle - merely 0.67 goals per game on the road and a 33% win rate away from home. Yet they possess moments of brilliance, as shown in their recent 4-0 triumph over Leyton Orient. But the Force is not always with them, demonstrated by the humbling 2-7 defeat to Rotherham. The head-to-head history, though brief, favors Fleetwood with a 2-0 victory in their last meeting. The goal expectancy suggests Fleetwood may find the net 1.83 times while Salford might manage 0.93. Remember, young padawan: league position can deceive, but form and venue rarely lie. The patterns reveal that when Fleetwood plays at home, goals flow at both ends of the pitch. This truth has manifested in nine of their last ten matches. Key Points: - Fleetwood boasts an impressive 90% both teams to score rate in recent matches - Salford struggles away from home, scoring only 0.67 goals per game on the road - Fleetwood's home form shows 60% win rate with 2.0 goals scored per game - Salford's away defense concedes 1.67 goals per game - Head-to-head favors Fleetwood with a 2-0 victory in their last encounter The path of wisdom leads us to consider the both teams to score market. Fleetwood's attacking intent combined with their defensive vulnerabilities creates a perfect environment for goals at both ends. Salford, despite their away scoring struggles, face a defense that has kept only one clean sheet in ten matches.

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Both Teams To Score Looks Value in Fleetwood vs Salford Clash
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.53
Expected Value:+10.2%

Right then, let's get straight to business with this League Two showdown between Fleetwood Town and Salford City. Both sides are sitting comfortably in mid-table, separated by just three points, but the patterns in their recent form tell us exactly where the value lies here. Fleetwood have been solid at home this season, winning 60% of their matches on their own patch and averaging a very respectable 2.00 goals per game at home. They've been finding the net consistently, scoring 19 goals in their last 10 matches overall. The key stat though? They've seen both teams score in a whopping 90% of their recent games - that's 9 out of 10 matches where both sides got on the scoresheet. Their defense has been about as leaky as a braai with too many holes, keeping just one clean sheet in those 10 games. Salford City sit three places above Fleetwood in the table, but their away form tells a different story. They've managed just 0.67 goals per game on their travels, winning only 33% of away matches. However, they do score regularly overall (1.80 goals per game) and their defense isn't exactly watertight either, conceding 1.80 goals per match. Recent results show they can both score and concede - they put four past Leyton Orient but also shipped seven against Rotherham. Looking at the head-to-head, there's not much history with only two previous meetings, but Fleetwood did win the last encounter 2-0. The stats suggest this could be different though - Fleetwood's home attack should have joy against Salford's away defense, while Salford's scoring record suggests they'll likely find a way through Fleetwood's generous backline. The betting market has Both Teams To Score at 1.53, which looks like decent value given the patterns. Fleetwood's home games tend to be open affairs, and with both sides averaging over 1.8 goals scored per game recently, this has all the makings of a goal-fest.

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Fleetwood Ready to Bark Louder Than Expected
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:2.88
Expected Value:+15.2%

Oh, what a delightful little matchup we have here! While the market might be looking towards Salford City as the favorites, my underdog senses are tingling with excitement for Fleetwood Town at home. Let me tell you why these 'little puppies' might just surprise everyone! Fleetwood's home form has been absolutely splendid recently - unbeaten in their last five home matches with three wins and two draws. They've been scoring goals for fun at home, netting 2.0 per game while keeping things relatively tight at the back with just 1.2 conceded. Their recent results show real character too, including a spirited 2-2 draw against a Luton side averaging 2.0 points per game, and a convincing 3-1 home victory over Shrewsbury. Now, let's talk about Salford's travels. Oh dear, it's been rather bumpy on the road! They've managed just one win in their last three away games, scoring a mere 0.67 goals per game away from home. Recent trips include disappointing 0-2 defeats at both Bromley and Milton Keynes Dons. That's not exactly the form of promotion-chasers on their travels! The head-to-head history also smiles kindly on Fleetwood, who won 2-0 in the last meeting. While Salford sits higher in the table, only three points separate these teams, and form-wise, Fleetwood's home advantage could easily bridge that gap. What really catches my eye is the goal expectancy - Fleetwood are expected to score 1.83 goals at home compared to Salford's 0.93 away. That's a significant home advantage that the odds might be underestimating! With Fleetwood priced at 2.88 as the home underdog, I see wonderful value here. Their home fortress, combined with Salford's travel troubles, makes this a perfect opportunity to back the overlooked side. Sometimes the best value isn't in the league table, but in the current form and venue advantages!

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Fleetwood vs Salford: BTTS Value Analysis
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.53
Expected Value:+4.0%

This League Two encounter presents an intriguing tactical battle between two sides separated by just three points in the table. Fleetwood Town enters this fixture in 13th position with 26 points, while Salford City sits eighth with 29 points, though both teams have shown similar recent form with Fleetwood averaging 1.60 points per game and Salford 1.70. The home advantage factor appears significant here. Fleetwood has been formidable on their own turf, remaining unbeaten in their last five home matches with a 60% win rate. They've been particularly potent in attack, scoring exactly 2.00 goals per home game while maintaining a solid defensive record of 1.20 goals conceded per game. Their recent home results include impressive victories over Shrewsbury (3-1), Barnet (2-1), and Accrington ST (2-1), plus a credible 1-1 draw against high-flying Swindon Town. Salford's away form tells a contrasting story. While they've shown improvement overall with three wins in their last four matches, their away performances have been concerning. They've managed just one win in their last three away fixtures, scoring only 0.67 goals per game on the road. Recent away defeats include a 2-0 loss to Bromley and a 2-0 defeat at Milton Keynes Dons, though they did secure a 2-1 victory at Gillingham. The statistical trends strongly point toward both teams finding the net. Fleetwood has seen both teams score in 90% of their recent matches and 80% of their home games, indicating their attacking prowess comes with defensive vulnerability. Salford, despite their away scoring struggles, have found the net in two of their last three away matches and possess a 50% BTTS rate overall. The head-to-head record is limited but favors Fleetwood, who won 2-0 in their last meeting in January. However, the previous encounter ended 2-2, suggesting goals when these teams meet. Key Points: β€’ Fleetwood unbeaten in 5 home matches (60% win rate) β€’ Salford struggling away with only 0.67 goals per game β€’ Fleetwood BTTS rate: 90% overall, 80% at home β€’ Both teams scored in 1 of 2 head-to-head meetings β€’ Fleetwood averaging 2.00 goals scored at home β€’ Salford conceded in 2 of last 3 away matches The data presents a clear picture of a match where both teams are likely to score. Fleetwood's home attacking form combined with their defensive openness, paired with Salford's ability to score even in poor away performances, creates a high probability scenario for goals at both ends.

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Fleetwood vs Salford: BTTS Value on the Cards?
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.53
Expected Value:+7.1%

Right then, let's have a proper look at this League Two tussle between Fleetwood and Salford. The Cod Army are sitting 13th with 26 points, while Salford are a few spots above in 8th with 29 points. On paper, Salford might have the edge, but football's not played on paper, is it? Fleetwood have been decent at home this season, winning 60% of their matches at their own patch and banging in 2 goals per game. But here's the stat that catches my eye - they've seen both teams score in a whopping 90% of their last 10 games! That's some going, isn't it? They're basically guaranteeing goals at both ends. Salford, despite being higher up the table, have been proper shocking on their travels. Just 33% win rate away from home and only 0.67 goals per game scored on the road. Ouch. They've recently shipped two 2-0 defeats away at Bromley and MK Dons, which doesn't exactly fill you with confidence. But here's the thing - Salford can score. They put four past both Leyton Orient and Crawley in recent games, so they're not completely toothless. And Fleetwood's defence has been about as solid as a chocolate teapot, keeping just one clean sheet in their last 10 matches. The head-to-head record is interesting too - Fleetwood have never lost to Salford in two meetings, winning 2-0 in their last encounter. But that was back in January, and both teams have changed since then. Looking at the odds, both teams to score at 1.53 looks tasty to me. Given Fleetwood's ridiculous 90% BTTS rate and Salford's ability to find the net (even if they struggle away), this looks like value. The bookies are giving us about a 65% chance with those odds, but I reckon it's closer to 70%. Sometimes you've got to follow the numbers, and the numbers are screaming 'goals at both ends' here.

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Mathematical Edge Points to Fleetwood Home Value
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:2.88
Expected Value:+18.1%

Let's cut through the noise and look at the cold, hard numbers. The market has Salford as favorites despite their woeful away form, and that's where I smell value. Fleetwood's home record tells a clear story: 60% win rate in their last five at home, averaging 2.0 goals scored while conceding just 1.2. They've been particularly potent recently, putting three past Shrewsbury and two against both Barnet and Accrington. Most tellingly, they've seen both teams score in 90% of their last 10 matches - this side consistently contributes to goal fests. Salford, despite sitting eight places higher in the table, have been abysmal on the road. Their away attack has managed a measly 0.67 goals per game recently, with just one win in their last three away trips. They've failed to score in two of those three matches, including a 2-0 loss at Bromley and another 2-0 defeat at Milton Keynes Dons. Yes, they hammered Leyton Orient 4-0, but that was at home where they're a completely different beast averaging 2.29 goals per game. The head-to-head record further supports the home advantage hypothesis - Fleetwood are unbeaten in two meetings, winning 2-0 in their last encounter. The odds compilers seem to be overvaluing league position and underestimating the massive home/away split in form. Fleetwood's 2.88 price implies just a 34.7% chance of victory, but their home form against Salford's away struggles suggests the true probability is closer to 41-42%. That's a mathematical edge I'm happy to take. Both teams to Score at 1.53 looks tempting given Fleetwood's 90% BTTS rate, but the market has this priced efficiently at 65.4% implied probability against my calculated 60.9% fair price. No value there. The smart money is on Fleetwood to exploit their home fortress against Salford's travel sickness.

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