Salford City FC host Grimsby Town FC in the decisive second leg of their League Two playoff semi-final.

Salford hold a narrow 2-1 aggregate advantage after winning the first leg away from home.

Salford aiming to finish the job

Salford City FC narrowly missed out on automatic promotion on the final day of the regular season.

Fast response in the first leg

Despite conceding inside the opening minute, Salford recovered quickly.

Kallum Cesay equalised before Adebola Oluwo scored the winner before half-time.

Strong home form remains crucial

Salford have been one of the strongest home sides in League Two this season.

Only Cambridge United FC collected more home victories during the regular campaign.

Injury concerns continue

Manager Karl Robinson still has several key absentees.

Midfielder Jorge Grant remains sidelined alongside multiple first-team players.

Grimsby Town still dangerous

Grimsby Town FC ended the regular season in impressive form.

The Mariners won seven of their final 10 league matches to secure a playoff spot.

H2H record favours the visitors

Grimsby defeated Salford in both regular-season meetings:

• 2-0 away
• 3-1 at home

That record gives the visitors confidence heading into Friday’s showdown.

Key statistics

Match facts

• Salford won 14 home matches this season
• Grimsby scored 75 league goals during the regular campaign
• Salford recorded one of the lowest scoring tallies among the top-half teams
• Grimsby finished the season with strong attacking momentum

Prediction and betting analysis

Grimsby are expected to push aggressively for goals, which could create an open and entertaining encounter.

Salford remain dangerous on the counterattack, making both teams scoring a strong betting angle.

Hot tip

• Both teams to score