Accrington Stanley face Salford City in the EFL Trophy group stage at the Wham Stadium on Tuesday evening. The match comes after a 2-0 home win over Cheltenham Town in League Two last weekend, a result that moved Stanley to 16th place in the table with 10 points from nine games.
Accrington Stanley's recent results have been mixed. The victory against Cheltenham, secured by a Charlie Warren brace, followed a 1-1 draw at Swindon Town. Their form over the last five league games reads one win, three draws and one loss.
A key issue for Stanley is their record in the EFL Trophy this season. They have conceded an average of three goals per game in the competition, a figure far higher than their league average of 1.41 goals conceded per match. This defensive vulnerability will be tested against a Salford City side that won their last league outing.
Salford City, who currently sit six points above Accrington Stanley in the League Two standings, have played one EFL Trophy match this season, losing it. They average one goal scored and two conceded per game in the competition. Their recent league form includes a 1-0 win over Fleetwood Town.
Accrington Stanley's next match is an away League Two fixture against Oldham Athletic on Saturday, October 10th. For the latest squad news and injury updates, visit the injuries section.
