Salford City secured a hard-earned 2-1 win against Northampton Town – their first home league win since August.
In the process, the Ammies completed an impressive double league win over the Cobblers.
Former Cobblers player Ryan Watson had already gone close for Salford before they struck after nine minutes.
Jason Lowe’s header hit the post but Ethan Galbraith was perfectly placed to tap home the rebound.
Salford’s debut goalkeeper Alex Cairns was at fault for Northampton’s equaliser.
He narrowly missed Sam Hoskins’ 12-yard shot past him after Akin Odimayo’s initial effort was blocked.
The Ammies were back in front 11 minutes later when Watson played in Conor McAleny, who slotted home from a corner.
It was almost 3-1 to Salford on the hour when Matt Smith’s header was cleared off the line by Marc Leonard.
Odin Bailey also went close when his low shot flew inches wide of the far post.
The Cobblers had a lot of possession in the second half, but were unable to create a clear chance to equalize.
The report is provided by PA Media.
They set up
Salford
Forming 4-3-3
- 12Cairns
- 4Lowe
- 42Vassell
- 26Leakage
- 3Touray
- 16GalbraithBooked in 56 minutes
- 6Watt
- 7Watson
- 10BaileyReplaced byBoltonon 66′minute
- 17Smith
- 18McAlenyReplaced byTolajon 75′minute
Substitutions
- 1King
- 5Eastham
- 19Tolaj
- 23Berkoe
- 24Bolton
- 45Humbles
- 50Henderson
Northampton
Forming 4-2-3-1
- 1BurgesReplaced byMaxtedon 45′minute
- 3McGowan
- 6Sherring
- 5Guthrie
- 22OdimayoReplaced bySowerbyon 88′minute
- 8Fox
- 12Leonard
- 21Felix-EpiaReplaced byHyltonon 72′minute
- 11PinnockBooked for 60 min
- 7Hoskins
- 19BowieReplaced byAppéréon 79′minute
Substitutions
- 4Sowerby
- 9Appéré
- 10Hylton
- 20Lintott
- 23Maxted
- 24Haynes
- 35Dyche
- Referee:
- Robert Lewis
- Attendance:
- 2,753
Live text
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Full time, Salford City 2, Northampton Town 1.
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End of second half, Salford City 2, Northampton Town 1.
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Attempt saved. Marc Leonard (Northampton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal.
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The delay is over. They are ready to continue.
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Postponement of the match due to injury to Theo Vassell (Salford City).
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Attempt blocked. Jack Sowerby (Northampton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mitchell Pinnock.
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Substitute, Northampton Town. Jack Sowerby replaces Akinwale Odimayo.
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Attempt blocked. Ben Fox (Northampton Town) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. With help from Aaron McGowan.
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Ethan Galbraith (Salford City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Akinwale Odimayo (Northampton Town).
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Ethan Galbraith (Salford City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Marc Leonard (Northampton Town).
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Offside, Northampton Town. Marc Leonard tries to pass, but Jon Guthrie is tackled in the backfield.
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Substitute, Northampton Town. Louis Appéré replaces Kieron Bowie.
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Foul by Elliot Watt (Salford City).
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Marc Leonard (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Substitute, Salford City. Lorent Tolaj replaces Conor McAleny due to injury.
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The delay is over. They are ready to continue.
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Match postponed due to injury to Conor McAleny (Salford City).
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Offside, Northampton Town. Sam Hoskins tries to cross but Danny Hylton is caught in the backfield.
