2024–25 Salford City F.C. season explained

The 2024–25 season is the 85th season in the history of Salford City Football Club and their sixth consecutive season in League Two. In addition to the domestic league, the club are also participating in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

Date	Pos.	Player	From	Fee	Ref.
14 June 2024				Undisclosed	[1]
1 July 2024				Free	[2]
13 July 2024				Free	[3]
17 July 2024				Free	[4]
18 July 2024				Free	[5]
20 July 2024				Free	[6]
23 July 2024				Free	[7]
17 August 2024				Undisclosed	[8]
26 August 2024		Jai Curran-Nicholls		Free	[9]
30 August 2024				Free	[10]
30 August 2024				Free	[11]

Out

Date	Pos.	Player	To	Fee	Ref.
8 July 2024				Undisclosed	[12]
12 July 2024				Undisclosed	[13]

Loaned in

Date	Pos.	Player	From	Date until	Ref.
1 July 2024				End of Season	[14]
18 July 2024		Matthew Young		End of Season	[15]
14 August 2024				End of Season	[16]
30 August 2024				End of Season	[17]
30 August 2024		Francis Okoronkwo		End of Season	[18]

Loaned out

Date	Pos.	Player	To	Date until	Ref.
4 July 2024				End of Season	[19]
30 August 2024				28 September 2024	[20]
30 August 2024				End of Season	[21]
7 September 2024				14 December 2024	[22] [23] [24]
13 September 2024				12 October 2024	[25]
20 September 2024		Jai Curran-Nicholls		19 October 2024	[26]
27 September 2024		Kamoy McNair		26 November 2024	[27] [28]
8 October 2024				5 November 2024	[29]
25 October 2024		Jacob Hamman		23 November 2024	[30]
16 November 2024				14 December 2024	[31]

Released / Out of Contract

Date	Pos.	Player	Subsequent club	Join date	Ref.
30 June 2024				1 July 2024	[32] [33]
30 June 2024				1 July 2024	[34]
30 June 2024		Joel Torrance		1 July 2024	[35]
30 June 2024				1 July 2024	[36] [37]
30 June 2024				14 July 2024	[38] [39]
30 June 2024
30 June 2024
30 June 2024					[40]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 21 May, Salford City announced their first two pre-season friendlies, against FC United of Manchester and Altrincham.^[41] Three days later, an additional two more were added to City's pre-season plans, Warrington Town and Rochdale.^[42] A fifth friendly was confirmed on May 28, versus Bamber Bridge.^[43] Three days later, a journey across the Irish Sea was announced for a friendly against Crusaders.^[44] Two home friendlies against Everton and Preston North End were also confirmed.^[45]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2024–25 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 26 June, the League Two fixtures were announced.^[46]

FA Cup

See main article: 2024–25 FA Cup.

Salford City were drawn at home to Shrewsbury Town in the first round^[47] and then to Cheltenham Town in the second round.^{[48] [49]} Then away to Manchester City in the third round.^[50]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup.

On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Salford being drawn at home against Doncaster Rovers.^[51]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

In the group stage, Salford were drawn into Northern Group B alongside Port Vale, Wrexham and Wolverhampton Wanderers U21.^{[52] [53]}

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Notes and References

1. News: Cole Stockton Agrees Terms With The Ammies . 7 June 2024 . Salford City FC . 7 June 2024.
2. News: Chesters Makes Salford Move Permanent . 5 June 2024 . Salford City FC . 5 June 2024.
3. News: Ex-Premier League Defender Signs . 13 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 13 July 2024.
4. News: Former Wales International Joins Salford . 17 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 17 July 2024.
5. News: Ammies clinch Championship goalkeeper . 18 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 18 July 2024.
6. News: Trialist Winger Signs One-Year Deal . 20 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 20 July 2024.
7. News: Welsh International Makes Salford Move . 23 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 23 July 2024.
8. News: Dynamic Midfielder Signs Two-Year Deal . 18 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 17 August 2024.
9. News: Australian Youth International Signs For Salford City B . 26 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 26 August 2024.
10. News: Adelakun adds to the Ammies' ranks . 1 September 2024 . Salford City FC . 30 August 2024.
11. News: International defender signs one-year deal . 30 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 30 August 2024.
12. News: Goalkeeper Secures Championship Move . 8 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 8 July 2024.
13. News: Callum Hendry Makes MK Dons Switch . 12 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 12 July 2024.
14. News: Young Defender Signs On Loan . 29 June 2024 . Salford City FC . 29 June 2024.
15. News: Young Goalkeeper Signs on Loan . 18 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 18 July 2024.
16. News: 14 August 2024 . International midfielder signs on loan . 14 August 2024 . Salford City FC.
17. News: Kylian Kouassi signs on loan . 30 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 30 August 2024.
18. News: Loan agreed for young striker . 30 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 30 August 2024.
19. News: Striker leaves on loan . 4 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 4 July 2024.
20. News: Robbie Cleary heads out on loan . 30 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 30 August 2024.
21. News: Dackers loaned to Morecambe . 30 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 30 August 2024.
22. News: Liam Humbles loaned out . 9 September 2024 . Salford City FC . 7 September 2024.
23. News: Liam Humbles loan extended . 14 October 2024 . Salford City FC . 11 October 2024.
24. News: Liam Humbles loan extended . 19 November 2024 . Salford City FC . 15 November 2024.
25. News: Jez Davies loaned out . 13 September 2024 . Salford City FC . 13 September 2024.
26. News: Loan move for B-Team midfielder . 20 September 2024 . Salford City FC . 20 September 2024.
27. News: Loan move for Kamoy McNair . 27 September 2024 . Salford City FC . 27 September 2024.
28. News: McNair loan spell extended . 31 October 2024 . Salford City FC . 29 October 2024.
29. News: Winger joins Rylands on loan . 10 October 2024 . Salford City FC . 8 October 2024.
30. News: Hamman joins Leek on loan . 31 October 2024 . Salford City FC . 25 October 2024.
31. News: Jez Davies loaned out . 19 November 2024 . Salford City FC . 16 November 2024.
32. News: Retained and released list submitted . 21 May 2024 . Salford City FC . 21 May 2024.
33. News: Stones sign former Premier League star Adrian Mariappa . 3 July 2024 . Wealdstone FC . 27 June 2024.
34. Web site: and here’s our first signing photo in the new kit! . Twitter . Buxton FC . 3 July 2024.
35. News: Joel Jumps Between The Sticks . 3 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 14 June 2024.
36. News: Elliot Watt departs The Peninsula Stadium . 30 April 2024 . Salford City FC . 29 April 2024.
37. News: Burton Albion Agree Terms To Sign Elliot Watt . 12 June 2024 . Burton Albion FC . 12 June 2024.
38. News: Vassell confirms Salford exit . 14 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 14 July 2024.
39. News: Theo Vassell Signs On . 14 July 2024 . Barrow AFC . 14 July 2024.
40. Web site: Matt Smith: Striker has announced his retirement. BBC Sport. 19 August 2024. 20 August 2024.
41. News: First pre-season fixtures revealed . 21 May 2024 . Salford City FC . 21 May 2024.
42. News: Two more pre-season fixtures announced . 28 May 2024 . Salford City FC . 24 May 2024.
43. News: Fifth pre-season friendly added . 29 May 2024 . Salford City FC . 28 May 2024.
44. News: European Pre-Season Fixture For Ammies . 1 June 2024 . Salford City FC . 1 June 2024.
45. News: Home friendlies announced . 6 June 2024 . Salford City FC . 6 June 2024.
46. News: Bromley face Harrogate in club's first ever EFL match . 26 June 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 June 2024.
47. News: FA Cup First Round Proper Draw Made . 14 October 2024 . The Football Association . 14 October 2024.
48. News: The Emirates FA Cup second round proper draw has been made . 5 November 2024 . The Football Association . 3 November 2024.
49. News: Confirmed date for FA Cup clash with Salford . 7 November 2024 . Cheltenham Town FC . 7 November 2024.
50. News: FA Cup third round proper draw . 2 December 2024 . The Football Association . 2 December 2024.
51. News: Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
52. News: Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 24 June 2024 . English Football League . 24 June 2024.
53. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.