Source: Salford AdvertiserSALFORD City set up a mouth-watering clash with FC United by seeing off Blackpool Mechanics 2-1 in the first round proper of the FA Vase.
City beat the rebel reds by the same score in front of 4,058 fans in the league last Tuesday night.
So they will be confident of coming out on top when the sides clash in the national Vase competition on Saturday, November 18.
Salford have home advantage over their fellow North West Counties first division high-flyers. But, with last week’s game sparking crowd trouble at the Willows, the game may well end up having to be played elsewhere.
A venue decision should be made by the end of the week.
City secretary Bill Taylor said: "Our Moor Lane ground is an option but the problem is that we are only licensed for 1,400 people and, after last week, that is nowhere near enough."
Salford were always in full control of their first round game against Blackpool.
The Mechanics are unbeaten in the North West Counties second division but they rarely troubled City goalkeeper Andy Moores.
City were in full flow after the break and their pressure paid off on the hour mark.
Tunji Moses netted at the second attempt after his close range shot from Jamie Bagguley’s inch-perfect cross had cannoned back off Blackpool’s goalkeeper.
Ten minutes later and the tie was wrapped up. A well struck free kick from wide on the left wing from Mattie Burke evaded everyone and nestled into the far corner of Blackpool’s goal.
Striker John Robinson was suspended for the Blackpool game but he returned for Salford’s 4-4 league draw with Congleton Town on Tuesday night.
City were leading 4-2 with just two minutes remaining thanks to a Nick Robinson goal, a Lee McNally wonder strike, a Burke penalty and a Bagguley free kick.
Congleton’s two late goals leaves City fourth in the first division table.
Salford face two league games at Atherton sides this week.
They visit Atherton LR on Saturday, October 14, kick-off 3pm, and Atherton Collieries on Monday, October 16, kick-off 7.45pm.
Meanwhile, Salford City’s youth team came from behind to complete the double over FC United Youth with a 3-1 away day success. They were indebted to two Curtis Connell goals and another free kick special from Richard Dunn.
First published by the Salford Advertiser
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