The deal announced today has significant benefits for Salford City Reds.

A victory is a must at the Salford City Stadium tonight.

Success at Salford City Stadium is now a more affordable proposition.

Joey Barton's side will host either Everton or Salford City in the third round.

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The Salford city mayor said it was the "right and moral thing to do".

There was TV punditry, work with Uefa as a technical observer and the running of Salford City.

Paul Scholes has been appointed caretaker manager of Salford City after the club sacked Graham Alexander on Monday.

Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson has signed for Salford City on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

It also emerged that Salford city council decided to preemptively remove ACM panels from nine social housing tower blocks.

BBC Breakfast went to Salford City College in Greater Manchester to spend time with nervous students as the results came in.

She said: Salford city council is shocked and saddened to learn of this situation and we are receiving regular updates on the girls' progress.

More than 60% of those who come there have had their benefits sanctioned, according to an internal report by Salford city council.

Vale are in action only a few miles down the road on the same night, taking on Salford City in the EFL Trophy (19:45 GMT).