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Salford City defender Will Aimson is free to play in his new club's first league game of the season, following a successful appeal for a wrongful dismissal last weekend.

The 32-year-old was sent off for violent conduct as tensions flared in stoppage time in Salford's Carabao Cup first round defeat to Shrewsbury Town.

But after an appeal against the dismissal by the club, the FA have rescinded the card and given him the green light to play in Salford's opening League Two fixture.

Aimson, who signed on a free transfer in June after two seasons with Wigan, was set for a three-match suspension following the straight red.

But he will now be available when The Ammies kick off their league campaign at Barnet on Saturday.

The new EFL season is back and so is the 72+ podcast.

Aaron Paul is joined by Andy Woodman, Luke Chambers and Lyle Taylor to preview all three divisions on our new 72+ feed, looking at who are the promotion contenders, relegated giants and dark horses.

Salford City manager Peter Cklamovski also discusses his journey from Australia and Asia to English football, working with Ange Postecoglou and the pressure of taking charge of one of League Two's promotion favourites.

Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.

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The 72+ podcast is BACK and it's got a brand new home.

Follow along as Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff dive into the biggest stories across the EFL, with expert analysis, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.

A new episode drops on Tuesday night so make sure not to miss it by clicking subscribe on the new 72+: The EFL Podcast BBC Sounds page here.

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Can't get enough of your beloved League Two club? Fear not.

BBC Sport covers all 24 League Two sides with dedicated online and radio reporters at hand to tell the story from every angle.

Expect match reports, analysis, features and interviews - the works.

We'll also have live text coverage of most League Two matches this season so you won't miss any of the action even when you're out of town.

Remember, the best way to get all of this content is to download the BBC Sport app and follow your favourite teams and sports using the My Sport tab.

Once you've set this up, you'll have quick access to those pages at the top of your Home tab and we'll be able to serve you better, more personalised, experiences in future.

And when following your League Two team, from the start of the 2026-27 season you'll also get Live Notifications which gives you score updates directly on your phone's lock screen during a match.

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Guyana captain Elliot Bonds has joined Salford City from Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee.

The London-born midfielder, 26, also had spells with Dagenham & Redbridge, Cheltenham Town and Kidderminster Harriers and has signed a multi-year deal with Salford.

Bonds joined Fleetwood in 2024 and was voted the supporters' player of the season in his first campaign before being named captain last year.

He is targeting promotion from League Two with Salford and told their website, external: "I've heard great things about pre-season, the new manager and his coaching team.

"With the team we're building, with players with heart like myself that we're signing, I think this season is one where we have to go one step further. If we stick together and everyone brings the best version of themselves, I believe we will achieve that."