Salford City vs Crawley Town prediction, odds and how to watch

Salford City controlled 72 percent of the ball and produced 21 shots at home but could only draw 1-1 with Shrewsbury Town in the Carabao Cup, with a second-half substitute equaliser arriving too late to secure the win their territorial dominance deserved.

Watford did everything but score for 89 minutes against a Crawley Town side that defended their lives off, before a 90th minute goal sealed a 1-0 Carabao Cup win. Madness. Absolute madness.

Crawley Town made the journey to York and returned with a composed 2-0 victory, their goals coming from a first-half left-footed finish and a late penalty, while York's greater territorial enterprise in the closing stages ultimately went unrewarded.

Notts County produced a commanding performance at Meadow Lane, brushing aside Salford City 3-0 in League Two to strengthen their play-off push and avenge an earlier defeat to the Ammies this season.

Watford host Crawley Town in the Carabao Cup on Saturday 8 August 2026, carrying the weight of five consecutive defeats into a competition that might just offer them some breathing room. Rafael Mbeki assesses a tie that is more complicated than the division gap suggests.

York City host Crawley Town in the Carabao Cup on Monday 3 August. Crawley arrive with no wins in their last five and a defence that has conceded eight goals in that run. Connor Maguire gives you the straight truth on what to expect.