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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Cup clash between Manchester City and Salford City is set for 14.02.2026 at 15:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Cup encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Manchester City, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Salford City, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Cup table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 14.02.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Manchester City
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 11.01.2025, finishing Manchester City 8-0 Salford City.
Manchester City Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Manchester City squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Cup 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Manchester City lineup today or Manchester City starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Manchester City home performances:
Date Event Score 01.02.2026 Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City 2 - 2 28.01.2026 Manchester City vs Galatasaray 2 - 0 24.01.2026 Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 0
Salford City Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Salford City have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Cup game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Manchester City 8-0 Salford City
- Wins this season over Manchester City: 0
Recent away match stats for Salford City:
Date Event Score 31.01.2026 Tranmere Rovers vs Salford City 0 - 2 27.01.2026 Salford City vs Chesterfield 0 - 1 24.01.2026 Salford City vs Bristol Rovers 1 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 02.02.2026, odds point to Manchester City as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Manchester City and Salford City lineups for the FA Cup 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
