Match Report
In the standings it was Salford City 1st on 9 points, Wolves U21 3rd on 3 — separated by 6. On recent form Wolves U21 sat only 35th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 3rd overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Salford City 3 scored and 1 conceded per game, Wolves U21 2.33 and 3.33, with the league averaging 1.9.
The Peninsula Stadium, capacity 1,400, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 4-2.
Goal scorers
Salford City: Bruno Padovani (40'), Cole Stockton (59'), Ruben Butt (82'), Ruben Butt (77') · Wolves U21: Leo Lopes (90'), Fletcher Holman (9')
Key stats
Possession: Salford City 59% · Wolves U21 41% · Total shots: 31-8 · On target: 9-2 · Corners: 6-1