Salford City 3:2 Dundee United — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Adebola Oluwo scored and earned an 8.33 rating as Salford City edged Dundee United 3-2 in a Club Friendly, setting up a home friendly against Carlisle United on 28 July. The match was a scrappy pre-season affair with both sides sharing possession equally and the result never entirely comfortable for the League Two side.

Salford raced into a 2-0 lead by half-time, Macaulay Langstaff opening the scoring in the 10th minute before defender Adebola Oluwo doubled the advantage on the stroke of the interval. Dundee United pulled one back through Idjessi Metoko in the 65th minute, but Josh Austerfield restored Salford's two-goal cushion in the 84th minute. A late strike from the visitors in the 89th minute set up a nervy finish, but Salford held on.

The statistics show a remarkably even contest, with each side enjoying exactly 50% possession and Dundee United edging the corner count 7-6. Oluwo was the standout performer, the defender not only scoring but posting the highest rating of any player on the pitch. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Salford City, and the result confirmed that prediction. Salford now host Carlisle United in their next friendly.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Salford City vs Dundee United?

Salford City 3-2 Dundee United (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Macaulay Langstaff (10') for Salford City; Adebola Oluwo (45') for Salford City; Idjessi Metoko (65') for Dundee United; Josh Austerfield (84') for Salford City.