Crawley Town finish 22nd in League Two
Salford blew the chance of clinching the third automatic promotion spot in League Two as a goalless draw at Crawley secured the home side's EFL status.
Cambridge's goalless draw at Crewe meant the Ammies could have pipped them with victory at the Broadfield Stadium, but a lack of cutting edge let them down.
Salford dominated for long periods and piled on the pressure late on, but for Crawley the draw means they finish a point clear of the drop zone.
The visitors threatened early on and defender Brandon Cooper fired over when well placed from Luke Garbutt's ball into the box.
Matt Butcher later fired against the crossbar for Salford after Scott Malone headed off the line from Ryan Graydon.
Crawley slowly grew into the game and substitute Taylor Richards was twice off target, flashing his second effort across the face of goal.
Salford were denied an opener when goalkeeper Jacob Chapman saved a goalbound shot from Ade Oluwo with his legs shortly after the break.
There were strong claims for a penalty just after the hour when visiting striker Dan Udoh appeared to be wiped out by Charlie Barker, but appeals were waved away.
Crawley lived dangerously as Oluwo had a header saved before Udoh wastefully put a Kelly Nmai cross wide.
Report supplied by PA Media.
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