The Seasiders recovered from a below-par first-half display to earn their second win of pre-season thanks to a much improved performance in the second 45.
But which players stood out and which players could have performed better? Find out with our ratings...
7. Lewis Fiorini - 7/10
Showed a good array of passing on his first start. Denied a first goal by a smart save from the Salford keeper. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
8. Owen Dale - 6/10
Did okay in glimpses, but didn’t show enough to force his way into Appleton’s first-team plans. A little wasteful at times. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
9. Beryly Lubala - 6/10
Linked up well with Jerry Yates on a couple of occasions. Squandered a good chance to add a third goal of pre-season when he chipped wide. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
10. Shayne Lavery - 5/10
Wide role really didn’t suit his game as he was often forced deep, almost into a wing-back position. Wasteful in front of goal. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
11. Jerry Yates - 7/10
Showed some good link-up play and through-balls in the first-half and claimed the winner with a simple tap-in. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
12. Off the bench
Youngsters Jack Moore and Rob Apter both did themselves no harm once again with encouraging displays off the bench. Josh Bowler embarked on a few dangerous runs but lacked an end product, while CJ Hamilton struggled to make an impact once again. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth