Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Manchester City vs Salford City

Manchester City vs Salford City ended 2-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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FA Cup 2026-02-14 15:00 Etihad Stadium Round of 32
Full Time
Manchester City

Manchester City

A. Dorrington6'
M. Guehi81'
2 - 0
Final score
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Manchester City beat Salford City 2-0.

Goals: A. Dorrington (Manchester City, 6'), M. Guehi (Manchester City, 81').

Manchester City had 80% possession to Salford City's 20%, with 19.00 shots to 6.00.

M. Young (Salford City) was the standout performer, rated 8.0.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

3'
Kelly N'MaiYellow Card
Salford City
6'
A. DorringtonOwn Goal
Manchester City
22'
Out: M. AlleyneIn: R. McAidoo
Manchester City
64'
Out: R. Ait-NouriIn: N. O'Reilly
Manchester City
65'
Out: J. StonesIn: M. Guehi
Manchester City
65'
Out: P. FodenIn: A. Semenyo
Manchester City
70'
Out: J. GrantIn: O. Ashley
Salford City
70'
Out: K. N'MaiIn: D. Udoh
Salford City
75'
Out: NicoIn: Rodri
Manchester City
79'
Out: Z. AweIn: O. Turton
Salford City
79'
Out: B. WoodburnIn: M. Butcher
Salford City
80'
Rosaire LongeloYellow Card
Salford City
81'
M. GuehiNormal Goal
Manchester City
86'
Out: R. GraydonIn: P. Ehibhatiomhan
Salford City
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Manchester City
Statistic
Salford City
80%
Possession
20%
19
Total Shots
6
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
9
Blocked Shots
3
15
Shots Inside Box
4
4
Shots Outside Box
2
7
Corners
6
5
Offsides
3
8
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
2
687
Total Passes
157
625
Accurate Passes
86
2
Goalkeeper Saves
3
1.50
Expected Goals (xG)
0.31
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
M. Young
Salford City

M. Young

Rating 8.0 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

2
Manchester City

M. Guéhi

Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

3
Manchester City

J. Trafford

Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

4
Salford City

L. Garbutt

Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

5
Manchester City

J. Stones

Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

6
Manchester City

R. Cherki

Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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MATCH ANALYSIS

Manchester City vs Salford City match analysis

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