FA Cup LIVE! Man City vs Salford City

Manchester City faced Salford City in the FA Cup fourth round at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 UK time. The match, not broadcast live in the UK, saw City take a 1-0 lead early through an own goal by Salford's Alfie Dorrington in the 6th minute.[3][8]

Match Preview and Context

Manchester City entered as heavy favorites, boasting a dominant FA Cup record. Their previous encounter with Salford last season ended in an 8-0 thrashing, featuring a hat-trick from James McAtee, two goals from Jeremy Doku, and strikes from Divin Mubama, Nico O'Reilly, and Jack Grealish. City advanced here after a historic 10-1 win over Exeter City, their first double-digit scoreline in nearly 40 years.[1]

John Stones returned to captain City in this clash, highlighting squad rotation amid a busy schedule.[2] Salford, from League Two, aimed to cause an upset but faced a formidable Etihad side.

Lineups and Key Action

City lined up with Trafford in goal; defenders Aït-Nouri, Stones, Khusanov, Alleyne; midfielders Lewis, Reijnders, González; forwards Cherki, Marmoush, Foden. Subs included Rodri, Nico O'Reilly, and Antoine Semenyo.[6][7][8]

• 6': Alfie Dorrington's own goal gives City the lead.[3][8]
• 22': City dominate possession; Salford concede corners.[8]
• 28'-30': Blocked shots from Nico González and Rayan Cherki signal City's pressure.[8]
• By 131', score remains Man City 1-0 Salford.[8]

Live Updates

The game stayed tense, with City controlling proceedings but Salford holding firm. Fans followed via the Man City app and social media. Globally, check livesoccertv.com for streams. Tickets were available from £19.50.[1][5]

As the match progresses live, City's experience positions them for advancement, though FA Cup magic lingers.[4][9]