There are postive signs: Salford met tonight’s hosts Prescot at Moor Lane just a few weeks ago and thrashed the Merseyside club 6-1.
Salford also go into the game boosted by two new signings.
Former Port Vale left back Owen Roberts and Goalkeeper Martin Fearon will be hoping to push Salford over the line.
Owen is yet another signing from Ramsbottom United. He follows in the footsteps of manager Anthony Johnson and assistant Bernard Morley.
Read: Salford City plunder Rams to sign six.
They will be more than aware about what tonight’s home side can do on their day.
Back in October, Prescot knocked Salford out of the FA Trophy.
But Prescot’s form is that of a team going down.
They have won just three times at home all season and have only picked up four points in their last five games.
Image: Ex-Rammy midfielder Phil Dean lines up a shot – by @ctattersall_