Shrewsbury - Salford City

Shrewsbury Town and Salford City meet at The Croud Meadow on 29 August 2026 for this League Two matchday 3 encounter. Both sides enter the contest searching for a change in momentum after difficult starts to their respective campaigns. Shrewsbury Town arrive following a challenging week that included a league defeat to Barnet and a heavy cup loss against Fleetwood Town. Meanwhile, Salford City are also looking to recover their footing after consecutive league setbacks, most recently falling to Chesterfield.

The two clubs are already familiar with one another this season, having played out a 1-1 draw in the EFL Cup on 8 August 2026. Their history in the league suggests a competitive edge, with Shrewsbury Town securing a 2-1 victory in their last league meeting on 24 February 2026. As both teams aim to climb the table, the focus shifts to whether the hosts can leverage home advantage to break their current winless run or if the visitors can find the spark needed to secure their first points of the season.