Salford City moved into the automatic promotion places on Friday night as the Efl League Two Standings tightened again after a 2-0 home win over Bromley. Jorge Grant and Oliver Turton scored the goals that lifted the Ammies to third and left Bromley’s title hopes under pressure. The result also secured Salford at least a play-off place and sent the race into a tense final day.
Grant and Turton deliver at a decisive moment
The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute when Jorge Grant fired a low shot inside the near post, giving Salford the lead after a second-half improvement. Then in the 76th minute, Oliver Turton powered home a header from Grant’s corner to settle the contest and underline the home side’s control.
Salford’s win moved them above Cambridge United and into the automatic promotion places, with their final league match still to come against Crawley. The Efl League Two Standings now leave Salford with a clear chance to finish in the top three, while Bromley must wait on other results to see whether the title remains within reach.
Efl League Two Standings put pressure on rivals
The victory put immediate pressure on fourth-placed Cambridge, who sit two points behind the automatic promotion spots with a game in hand. Notts County are a further two points back and also still have two matches left, keeping the chase alive beneath the top three.
Bromley’s title hopes took a dent as their path to the trophy now depends on MK Dons dropping points in their final two games. The context is clear: Bromley are already promoted, but the top spot is no longer fully in their hands. The Efl League Two Standings have turned a strong finish into a scramble.
Reaction from the Bromley camp
Bromley manager Andy Woodman struck a reflective tone after the defeat. “It’s really difficult, I’ve got the maximum out of this squad, ” said Andy Woodman, manager of Bromley. “I hate losing, but there’s no way I can point any fingers at any of those boys, they’ve been brilliant all season. ”
He added that Bromley had “way overachieved” and said the team had gone up against “some big clubs this season” while still securing promotion. Woodman also credited Salford for taking their chances and said Bromley deserved to enjoy the last match of the season.
What comes next in the promotion race
For Salford, the final-day equation is simple but unforgiving: beat Crawley and hope the other results fall their way. For Bromley, the title chase now rests on MK Dons slipping up, while their place in the third tier is already assured. The Efl League Two Standings will be watched closely when the season reaches its last round, with both clubs still carrying something major into the closing weekend.
