Salford City
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Next Match - League Two
Salford City Heritage Archive (What We Plan to Build)
Below is a proof-of-concept preview showing what we aim to build for Salford City, documenting industrial origins, lost terraces, matchday walks, DIY fanzines, unsung backroom figures, and filmed supporter oral histories.
Because broadcast-grade supporter filming and museum-standard memorabilia digitisation carry significant production costs, we cannot film all 22 clubs at once. We are launching Phase 1 with a strictly limited cohort of 4 to 6 Founding Partner Clubs, before expanding to 8 clubs in Phase 2 and the final 8 clubs in Phase 3. All text, quotes, and media below are illustrative proof-of-concept examples showing what we will build for Salford City.
How We Will Build the Salford City Chronicle
This interactive prototype demonstrates how we plan to present Salford City’s era-by-era history, spotlight figures, and defining milestones. Due to the cost of producing filmed supporter interviews and archival digitisation, we will roll out full Club Chronicles in structured phases, beginning with an initial cohort of Phase 1 partner clubs before expanding across all 22 North West teams. Use the arrows or era tabs below to preview the planned format.
Origins, Early League Entry & Working-Class Roots
Salford City was formed in 1940 as Salford Central. Founded in 1940 as Salford Central, playing in the Manchester League. In 2014, Manchester United's Class of '92 (Neville brothers, Scholes, Giggs, Butt) and Peter Lim took ownership, winning 4 promotions in 5 years to enter the EFL in 2019. Through mass community backing and local industrial roots, the club quickly established itself as a foundational pillar of North West sporting heritage.
Leading figures and local workers who established Salford City in 1940, helping lay the roots of Lancashire football culture.
Defining Milestones of this Era (4 Key Moments)
Formed as Salford Central by local community members.
Competed in historic regional Lancashire and Cheshire county cup ties.
Established permanent residency at The.
Cemented status as the sporting heartbeat of the local town.
Planned Salford City Supporter Oral History Tapes (Concept Preview)
Illustrative prototype cards showing how we will film, catalogue, and present eyewitness recollections, away day stories, and authentic terrace memories with lifelong Salford City supporters when Salford City's phase is commissioned.
Industrial & Community Roots
Founded in 1940 as Salford Central, playing in the Manchester League. In 2014, Manchester United's Class of '92 (Neville brothers, Scholes, Giggs, Butt) and Peter Lim took ownership, winning 4 promotions in 5 years to enter the EFL in 2019.
Derived from the club's founding status as Salford Amateur Football Club.
Stadium & Lost Terraces
The Peninsula Stadium (Moor Lane) has been Salford's home since 1978, redeveloped into a modern 5,000-capacity all-seater stadium with traditional terrace rooflines.
The original grass banking and wooden clubhouse at Moor Lane before the Class of '92 redevelopment.
Defining Folklore Moments
Danny Webber and Richie Allen scored live on BBC television to defeat League Two Notts County 2-0 in front of a packed Moor Lane.
Mani Dieseruvwe and Carl Piergianni scored at Wembley to beat AFC Fylde 3-0 and earn historic Football League status.
DIY Fanzine Revolution (1970s–90s)
Named after Ewan MacColl's famous folk anthem written about Salford, capturing the city's distinct working-class culture.
The Historic Matchday Walk
Along Bury New Road into Kersal, walking down Moor Lane surrounded by the trees of the Kersal Moor nature reserve.
Unsung Backroom Legends
Long-serving committee members who ran Moor Lane for 30 years, painting turnstiles and selling raffle tickets before the modern takeover.
“Salford City has retained its grassroots community grit while rising onto the national stage. Moor Lane represents the pride of the city of Salford.”
"I Was There" • Planned Supporter Memoirs & Oral History (Sample Format)
“Standing behind the goal on a freezing November night when Richie Allen curled that ball into the top corner against Notts County... Moor Lane went completely ballistic.”
Club Details
🏟️ Stadium & Pitch
Stadium: The Peninsula Stadium
Pitch Size: 110 × 72 yd
Surface: grass
👕 Team Strips
Home: Red with white trim
Away: Black with red accents
Third: White with grey
📞 Contact Info
Main Phone: 0161 537 6368
Ticket Office: 0161 537 6368
Team Podcasts
Ranked by number of YouTube subscribers
Interactive Matchday Map(all services within 3 miles)
Closest Food to The Peninsula Stadium
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League Two
| # | Club | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 3 | -3 | 2 | |
| 22 | 3 | -3 | 1 | |
| 23 | 3 | -4 | 0 | |
| 24 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Top Scorers
All Competitions • 25/26 Season
