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Salford City fires manager after play-off defeat at Wembley

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Salford City fires manager after play-off defeat at Wembley

Summary

Salford City sacked manager Karl Robinson following a 3-0 defeat to Notts County in the play-off final at Wembley on June 3. The loss compounded a disappointing season where Salford, despite having high ambitions and a strong squad, finished fourth in League Two, missing out on promotion again. Senior officials felt the team's performance did not meet pre-season expectations, which included a focus on promotion. Robinson had been at the helm as Salford prepared for an eighth consecutive season in the league's fourth tier.

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•Salford lost the play-off final 3-0 at Wembley on June 3.
•Karl Robinson was sacked after the defeat, which was confirmed nine days later.
•Salford finished fourth in League Two, below pre-season goals.
•The club has not been promoted since 2018 despite previous successes.
•Salford remains in League Two alongside clubs like Wrexham and Stockport.

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