MATCH FACTS Widnes 6 (0): Try: O'Connor Con: Myler Salford 22 (14): Tries: Littler 2, Robinson 2 Cons: Charles 2 Pen: Charles

The Reds led 22-0 before the Vikings grabbed a consolation try through Terry O'Connor, with Steven Myler converting.

The visitors ran in four tries of their own, with Stuart Littler grabbing two in three minutes and Luke Robinson also grabbing a brace.

The Vikings' fourth successive defeat by the Reds leaves Frank Endacott's side in deep relegation trouble.

Widnes made the brighter start forcing Salford on the back foot but failed to take the early chances.

The Vikings then paid a heavy price for O'Connor's sin-binning in the 19th minute after he threw punches at Kevin McGuiness.

The Reds took full advantage with two quick tries from Littler in O'Connor's absence.

Mark Shipway, who came on as substitute for injured Sean Rutgerson, supplied the final pass on both occasions.

Salford went into a 14-0 lead at the with Luke Robinson's first touchdown on the half hour after a smart pick-up from Chris Charles' grubber kick.

Charles, who had missed the conversions to Littler's tries, added the extras.

Widnes held out for the first 20 minutes of the second half until Hulse's wayward pass was intercepted by Robinson who darted down the length of the field to seal an impressive win.

Charles booted the conversion and then added a penalty after more ill-discipline by the Vikings who were without stand-off Owen Craigie who missed the clash through mumps.

Widnes welcomed back Shane Millard and Gary Connolly but made far too many mistakes against a more determined Salford outfit.

Widnes coach Frank Endacott called his side's performance "dreadful".

"Salford scored two tries when Terry was in the sin bin and that did not help," said Endacott.

"Our performance was dreadful and at least we went down fighting last week at Hull.

"I was the most confident I had been all year about a victory before this match but I am really disappointed at several players and I will tell them."

Meanwhile, Salford coach Karl Harrison was thrilled by his side's victory over Widnes which leaves the Reds sixth in the Super League table.

Harrison said: "It was a massive result for us and sets up our season nicely.

"Defensively we were sensational, although with a football in our hands we were negative at times but we have several knew combinations out there."

Widnes: Connolly, Emelio, Viane, Moule, Barnett, Myler, Hulse, O'Connor, Millard, Whitaker, Cassidy, Frame, Finnigan. Replacements: Mills, Stankevitch, Fa-alogo, Smith.

Salford: Hodgson, Langi, Littler, McGuinness, Stewart, Beverley, Robinson, Stringer, Alker, Rutgerson, Coley, Sibbit, Charles. Replacements: Haggerty, Dickens, Shipway, Clough.

Referee: Ashley Klein (London)

Widnes (0) 6. Tries: O'Connor. Goals: Myler.

Salford (14) 22. Tries: Littler 2, Robinson 2. Goals: Charles 3.

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