2023–24 Salford City F.C. season explained

Club:Salford City
Season:2023–24
Owner:Project 92 Ltd
Manager:Neil Wood
[1]
Karl Robinson
[2]
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Stadium:Moor Lane
League:League Two
League Result:20th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Third round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Matt Smith (14)
Season Topscorer:Matt Smith (14)
Highest Attendance:3,633
Lowest Attendance:2,006
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:4–2
Largest Loss:1-5
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25
Updated:27 December 2023

The 2023–24 season is the 84th season in the history of Salford City and their fifth consecutive season in League Two. The club are participating in League Two, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

Current squad

No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Previous clubDate signedFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
1 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
31 Joel Torrance 2 April 2002 24 July 2021 Free 30 June 2024
Defenders
2 16 April 2003 1 September 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
3 30 June 1995 1 September 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
5 3 October 1986 23 March 2023 Free 30 June 2024
16 4 August 1991 18 July 2023 Free30 June 2025
29 21 May 1993 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
32 22 November 1994 1 July 2021 Free 30 June 2025
42 12 November 2021 Free 30 June 2024
49 Jacob Lara Academy 27 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
50 Tosin Olopade 27 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
Midfielders
4 23 February 2000 30 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
6 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
7 7 July 1993 14 January 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
8 21 November 1990 1 July 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
14 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
19 Jez Davies 10 July 2004 24 January 2024 Free 30 June 2025
20 4 April 2002 1 February 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
30 Academy 1 July 2021 Trainee 30 June 2024
47 5 December 2003 Academy 1 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
52 Jordan Fankwe 9 January 2003 27 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
56 Kyrell Malcom Academy 24 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Alfie Henderson Academy 1 January 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Forwards
9 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
11 5 October 1999 25 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
17 19 January 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
18 12 August 1992 1 July 2021 Free 30 June 2025
39 13 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
45 Academy 1 July 2022 Trainee 30 June 2024
48 Ben Collins Academy 23 September 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024q
51 Sandro Da Costa 31 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
54 27 April 2003 29 September 2023 Free 30 June 2026
Out on Loan
23 29 September 2020 Free 30 June 2024
36 1 July 2021 Free 30 June 2024
53 Jacob Hamman Academy 13 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
30 June 2023 Undisclosed [3]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [4]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [5]
18 July 2023 Free Transfer [6]
25 July 2023 Free Transfer [7]
27 July 2023 Sandro Da Costa † Free Transfer
27 July 2023 Jordan Fankwe † Free Transfer
27 July 2023 Tosin Olopade † Free Transfer [8]
29 September 2023 Junior Luamba † Free Transfer [9]
24 January 2024 Jez Davies Free Transfer [10]
† Initially signed for the 'B team

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2023 Released [11]
30 June 2023 Released [12]
30 June 2023 Released [13]
30 June 2023 Released [14]
30 June 2023 Released
30 June 2023 Released [15]
30 June 2023 Colin Oppong Released [16]
30 June 2023 Released [17]
30 June 2023 Released [18]
30 June 2023 Released [19]
30 June 2023 End of Contract [20] [21]
8 August 2023 Undisclosed [22]
9 January 2023 Undisclosed [23]
1 February 2024 Undisclosed [24]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromUntilRef
25 July 2023 Joe Wright 8 January 2024 [25]
1 September 2023 End of Season [26]
1 September 2023 End of Season [27] [28]
1 February 2024 End of Season [29]

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toUntilRef
1 September 2023 1 January 2024 [30]
1 September 2023 End of Season [31]
24 November 2023 2 January 2024 [32]
12 January 2024 End of Season [33]
2 February 2024 Jacob Hamman End of Season [34]
9 February 2024 Ben Collins 9 March 2024 [35]
8 March 2024 End of Season [36]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 26 May, the club announced their pre-season schedule, with friendlies against West Bromwich Albion, Bolton Wanderers, Radcliffe and AFC Fylde.[37] A training camp in Alicante along with a friendly against Derby County was also confirmed.[38] On July 10, a sixth pre-season friendly was confirmed, against Plymouth Argyle.[39]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.[40]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Salford were drawn away to Peterborough United in the first round.[41]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Salford were drawn away to Preston North End in the first round[42] and then at home to Leeds United in the second round[43] and Burnley in the third round.[44]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. In the group stage, Salford were drawn alongside Bolton Wanderers, Stockport County and Manchester United U21.[45] [46]

Notes and References

  1. News: Salford part company with head coach Wood . 27 December 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 27 December 2023.
  2. News: Karl Robinson Appointed New Head Coach . 4 January 2024 . Salford City FC . 5 January 2024.
  3. News: Ossama Ashley Becomes Signing Number Six . 30 June 2023 . Salford City FC . 30 June 2023.
  4. News: Signing number 1 checks in . 23 June 2023 . Salford City FC . 23 June 2023.
  5. News: Salford sign Garbutt as Shephard agrees new deal . 28 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 28 June 2023.
  6. News: Curtis Tilt signs for The Ammies . 18 July 2023 . Salford City FC . 18 July 2023.
  7. News: Salford City snap up winger Connor McLennan . 25 July 2023 . Salford City FC . 25 July 2023.
  8. News: Three new signings for the B Team . 27 July 2023 . Salford City FC . 27 July 2023.
  9. News: Junior Luamba signs for Salford City B . 2 October 2023 . Salford City FC . 29 September 2023.
  10. News: Jez Davies signs for Salford . 24 January 2024 . Salford City FC . 24 January 2024.
  11. News: Retained And Released List 2022-23 . 25 May 2023 . Salford City FC . 25 May 2023.
  12. News: Jason Lowe joins the Valiants . 3 July 2023 . Port Vale FC . 3 July 2023.
  13. News: Shane McLoughlin joins Newport on two-year deal . 10 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 10 July 2023.
  14. Web site: JAMES MELHADO SIGNS FOR CITY. www.trurocityfc.net. 6 June 2023. 7 June 2023.
  15. Web site: Hamilton Academical FC are delighted to announce the signing of Josh O’Brien from Salford City . Twitter . Hamilton Accies FC . 7 August 2023.
  16. News: Colin Oppong Joins Glenavon . 29 August 2023 . Glenavon FC . 29 August 2023.
  17. News: Adam Porter: Truro City re-sign midfielder after Salford City exit . 28 November 2023 . BBC Sport . 2 August 2023.
  18. Web site: Matt Sargent arrives at the Neuven Stadium. www.radcliffefc.com. 25 May 2023. 27 May 2023.
  19. Web site: ايليتو سيموس Ellliot Simoes ينضم لأبطال #الكتيبة_الحمراء .
  20. News: Ibou Touray To Leave The Club . 16 June 2023 . Salford City FC . 16 June 2023.
  21. News: Touray becomes first signing of the Summer . 17 June 2023 . Stockport County FC . 17 June 2023.
  22. News: Ryan Leak joins the Staggies! . 8 August 2023 . Ross County FC . 8 August 2023.
  23. News: Odin Bailey completes Stockport transfer . 9 January 2024 . Salford City FC . 9 January 2024.
  24. News: Luke Bolton leaves for Wrexham . 1 February 2024 . Salford City FC . 1 February 2024.
  25. News: Salford bring Joe Wright in on loan . 25 July 2023 . Salford City FC . 25 July 2023.
  26. News: Ethan Ingram seals Salford City loan move . 2 September 2023 . West Bromwich Albion FC . 1 September 2023.
  27. News: John Secures Salford Loan Move . 2 September 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 1 September 2023.
  28. News: Dec's Staying For The Season . 5 January 2024 . Salford City FC . 5 January 2024.
  29. News: Winger arrives on loan from West Ham . 1 February 2024 . Salford City FC . 1 February 2024.
  30. News: Stockport County sign Salford City midfielder on loan . 2 September 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 1 September 2023.
  31. News: Morton joins Rovers on loan . 2 September 2023 . Forest Green Rovers FC . 1 September 2023.
  32. News: Phil lands long-term target as marksman Marcus signs on loan . 24 November 2023 . Altrincham FC . 24 November 2023.
  33. News: Marcus Dackers goes out on loan . 14 January 2024 . Salford City FC . 12 January 2024.
  34. News: Jacob Hamman joins Nantwich Town on loan . 2 February 2024 . Salford City FC . 2 February 2024.
  35. News: Ben Collins loaned to Clitheroe . 12 February 2024 . Salford City FC . 9 February 2024.
  36. News: Kev Berkoe Goes Out On Loan . 14 March 2024 . Salford City FC . 8 March 2024.
  37. News: Pre-Season Schedule Announced . 26 May 2023 . Salford City FC . 26 May 2023.
  38. News: Salford To Visit Spain In Pre-Season . 16 June 2023 . Salford City FC . 16 June 2023.
  39. News: Plymouth Argyle Visit Confirmed . 10 July 2023 . Salford City FC . 10 July 2023.
  40. News: Salford Start Away . 22 June 2023 . Salford City FC . 22 June 2023.
  41. News: First Round Proper Draw . 17 October 2023 . The Football Association . 15 October 2023.
  42. News: Preston in the Carabao Cup . 22 June 2023 . Salford City FC . 22 June 2023.
  43. News: See the Carabao Cup Round Two draw . 10 August 2023 . English Football League . 9 August 2023.
  44. News: Carabao Cup Round Three draw confirmed . 31 August 2023 . English Football League . 30 August 2023.
  45. News: Additional EFL cup competition draw details . 21 June 2023 . Salford City FC . 21 June 2023.
  46. News: EFL Trophy Group E finalised . 22 June 2023 . Salford City FC . 22 June 2023.

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