In the FA Cup Round of 32 on February 14, 2026, Manchester City will face Salford City. The visitors will try to prove themselves against some of the game’s biggest stars.
The Etihad giants have been closest to lifting the trophy in the cup format recently, but lost the final to Crystal Palace after finishing third in the Premier League. This season, they confidently advanced to the Champions League playoffs and overcame Newcastle twice in the League Cup semi-finals. Their main goal is to challenge Arsenal in the Premier League, though setbacks against teams like Tottenham have been an obstacle. However, they managed a comeback win over Liverpool thanks to late goals, and this week they thrashed Fulham 3-0.
Their neighbor is known for being owned by Manchester United legends, with Beckham and Neville now among the main stakeholders. Perhaps, this season, they can finally earn promotion to the third division. Last season, they finished eighth in League Two, but with many wins now, they are contending for second place, though they did lose to Accrington in the last round.
Haaland and company enjoyed themselves in the previous round against unfortunate Exeter, finishing with a double-digit score, 10-1. Their modest opponent started the cup with a draw against Lincoln City, advanced on penalties, then crushed Leyton Orient 4-0 and beat Swindon 3-2.
Manchester City vs Salford City: Key Stats and Trends
Manchester City have won two matches in a row
On average, Manchester City scores 2.08 goals and concedes 0.92 goals per match
46% of Manchester City’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
Salford City has won ten of their last fourteen matches
On average, Salford City scores 1.41 goals and concedes 1.21 goals per match
52% of Salford City’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.62 goals per game
Manchester City vs Salford City: Probable Lineups
Manchester City (probable lineup): Trafford – Aké, Allain, Khusanov, Lewis – Semenyo, Rodri Hernandez, Reijnders, Cherki, Makaydu – Haaland
Salford City (probable lineup): Young – Garbutt, Turton, Mnoga – Berko, Butcher, Osterfield, Woodburn, Longelo-Mbule – N’Mai, Graydon
Previous Matches: Manchester City vs Salford City
A year ago, the clubs already faced each other, with Guardiola’s side scoring eight unanswered goals.
