at the hands of League One Crewe Alexandra, the Trotters' focus goes back to matters in the fourth tier of English football.
And Wanderers will take on the Ammies for the first ever meeting between the two sides. Ian Evatt's Trotters sit 20th in the League Two table heading into the encounter, while Salford are 10th and three points from the play-off positions.
The Ammies recently confirmed former Swindon Town boss and ex-Manchester United midfielder Richie Wellens as the club's new manager.
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