Match Preview: Salford City vs MK Dons - Expert Analysis

The EFL League Two season continues this week into its 4th weekend. And Monday night sees what is sure to be an exciting fixture between Salford City and MK Dons.

Salford City vs MK Dons Standings

Both teams haven’t started this season in the way they would have liked heading into this game.

Salford have struggled and are yet to pick up a win. Currently they are sat 20th in the league having picked up just 2 points from their opening 3 games. Not only this but they have struggled in front of goal only scoring once all season. Something they will look to improve on here.

MK Dons on the other hand would have been expected to start quickly and haven’t done that. They have won one game but suffered 2 defeats meaning they have only picked up 3 points so far. Currently sat in 15th place they will need to improve if they want to live up to the standard set for them at the start of the year.

Salford City vs MK Dons Head To Head

Believe it or not these teams have only faced one another twice in their histories. This match is set to be the 3rd fixture between them.

MK Dons have a 100% win record against Monday’s hosts, something they will look to continue in this game.

The last game they played against one another was back in March with the final score being a 3-1 MK Dons win. Will we see the same again here?

Salford City vs MK Dons Top Scorers

Salford City -

Kelly N’Mai - 1 Goal

MK Dons -

Alex Gilbey - 2 Goals Callum Hendry - 1 Goal Ellis Harrison - 1 Goal

Salford City vs MK Dons Predicted Lineups

Salford City - Jamie Jones, Luke Garbutt, Steohan Negru, James Chester, Tom Edwards, Conor McAleny, Tyrese Fornah, Ossama Ashley, Junior Luamba, Ben Woodburn, Cole Stockton

MK Dons - Tom McGill, Laurence Maguire, Luke Offord, Sam Sherring, Aaron Nemane, Tom Carroll, Alex Gilbey, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Joe Tomlinson, Stephen Wearne, Callum Hendry

Salford City vs MK Dons Player To Watch - Alex Gilbey

MK Dons’ main man this season has almost certainly been Alex Gilbey and we would expect that to continue in this game as well.

Gilbey has 2 goals in 3 games for the Dons from midfield and against a very weak Salford team he should be able to run the game for the away side as he so often does.

If anyone is to have an impact it will be him.

Where To Watch Salford City vs MK Dons

This game is set to get underway on Monday 2nd September 2024 at 20:00 pm and you can check out all of the action live on Sky Sports Football.