4 : 6
  • 30 October 2024, Preston North End vs Arsenal, 0-3, Lose
  • 17 September 2024, Preston North End vs Fulham, 17-16, Win
  • 27 August 2024, Harrogate Town AFC vs Preston North End, 0-5, Win
  • 13 August 2024, Preston North End vs Sunderland, 2-0, Win
  • 08 August 2023, Preston North End vs Salford City, 4-6, Lose
Preston North End
Home
  • 13 August 2024, Salford City vs Doncaster Rovers, 0-2, Lose
  • 26 September 2023, Salford City vs Burnley, 0-4, Lose
  • 29 August 2023, Salford City vs Leeds United, 10-9, Win
  • 08 August 2023, Preston North End vs Salford City, 4-6, Win
  • 09 August 2022, Bolton Wanderers vs Salford City, 5-1, Lose
Salford City
Away
EFL Cup
EFL Cup, England

On August 8, 2023 EEST, an exhilarating EFL Cup tie saw Preston North End square off against Salford City. In a match that was a true delight for football bettors, with its twists and turns, Salford City emerged as victors with a 6-4 triumph over Preston North End.

One of the most significant statistical factors in the match's outcome was the sheer efficiency of Salford City in goalscoring. They scored 6 goals, with the first two goals coming at the crucial timings of 00:04:35 and 00:37:53 in the first half. Their early lead likely gave them the mental edge and disrupted Preston North End's rhythm. It's worth noting that Preston North End did manage to claw their way back into the game, scoring their goals at the 00:44:09 and 00:50:01 mark, but their fightback wasn't enough to overcome their opponents.

The difference in the effectiveness of corners was another key factor influencing this fixture's result. Preston North End won 10 corner kicks, compared to Salford City's one. Although winning so many corners often indicates attacking prowess, it also suggests that Preston were not capitalizing enough on these opportunities, curtailing their potential to score more goals.

On the disciplinary front, both teams found themselves on the receiving end of the referee's warnings, with each accumulating 2 yellow cards. Salford City's first booking came at 00:26:47 of the first half and their second at 01:35:47 in the second half. Preston North End's infractions were reserved for the second half, with their first card coming at 01:36:10. It's important to consider how these yellow cards might have affected the respective teams’ tactics, possibly forcing them to play with more caution, thus impacting the flow of the game.

In conclusion, Salford City's precious early goals, combined with Preston North End's inability to capitalise on their corner opportunities, proved decisive in this high-scoring encounter. Both teams did exhibit certain lapses in discipline, with two yellow cards each. However, the most demonstrative parameter for bettors predicting the outcome was the teams' goals and the timing of those goals, a reflection of Salford City's attacking efficiency and Preston North End's resilience, but ultimately a shortfall in overcoming the deficit.

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Form Guide

Lose0-3Preston North End vs Arsenal
Win17-16Preston North End vs Fulham
Win0-5Harrogate Town AFC vs Preston North End
Win2-0Preston North End vs Sunderland
Lose4-6Preston North End vs Salford City
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
28:25
GOALS / MATCH
5.6
  • Preston North End has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 28:25, scoring 5.6 goals average
Lose0-2Salford City vs Doncaster Rovers
Lose0-4Salford City vs Burnley
Win10-9Salford City vs Leeds United
Win4-6Preston North End vs Salford City
Lose5-1Bolton Wanderers vs Salford City
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
17:24
GOALS / MATCH
3.4
  • Salford City has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 17:24, scoring 3.4 goals average

Preston North End H2H Salford City

Home gamePreston North End46Salford CityAway gameEFL Cup
PLAYED
1
WINS
0
GOALS
4:6
GOALS / MATCH
4.00
  • Preston North End lost once in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played one times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 4:6; average goals per match – 4.00
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