Salford City Announce £1.40 Tickets for Historic City Centenary Celebration

Salford City Announce £1.40 Tickets for Historic City Centenary Celebration

Salford City Football Club has unveiled a special ticket offer for their home fixture against Gillingham, setting prices at just £1.40 to mark the centenary of Salford being granted city status.

The initiative, announced this week, aims to bring as many supporters as possible to the Peninsula Stadium on Saturday 11 April for what promises to be a memorable afternoon. The reduced pricing celebrates 100 years since Salford officially became a city in 1926, tying football and community pride together in a unique way.

Club officials described the gesture as a "thank you" to the loyal fanbase that has supported the Ammies through their rise from non-league to EFL status. With the club under the ownership influence of the Class of '92 and recent investment from new partners, the move reinforces Salford City's commitment to its local roots while pursuing ambitious on-field goals.

Manager Karl Robinson welcomed the news, stating that a packed stadium could provide the perfect platform for his players as they continue their push for promotion from League Two. "Having the place bouncing with fans at these prices will give the lads a huge lift," he said. "It's a fantastic way to celebrate the city's milestone and our community's role in the club's journey."

Salford City have enjoyed a solid 2025-26 season so far, with recent results keeping them firmly in the promotion conversation. Key performers such as Matt Butcher and Ryan Graydon have been instrumental in recent victories, including a narrow 1-0 win over Milton Keynes Dons that showcased the team's defensive discipline and attacking threat.

The club is also progressing with its planned rebrand for the 2026-27 campaign. Supporters voted decisively in favour of returning to traditional orange and black colours and introducing a new crest, changes inspired in part by the global branding success seen at clubs like Inter Miami. Stadium updates to reflect the new identity are expected in due course.

Beyond the pitch, Salford City continues to invest in community programmes through the Salford City Foundation. Recent activities have included school visits, holiday coaching camps, and outreach initiatives that engage thousands of young people across Greater Manchester. The club views these efforts as central to its identity as a community-focused organisation.

The upcoming home games, including the Notts County fixture this weekend and the centenary celebration against Gillingham, represent important opportunities for the team to build momentum. Ticket information for the Gillingham match is now available via the club's official website, with officials urging fans to secure their seats early given the expected high demand.

As Salford marks its centenary year, the football club stands as a symbol of the city's resilience and forward-looking spirit. From its origins at Moor Lane to its current position in the English Football League, Salford City continues to embody the ambition and togetherness that define the area.

With the season entering a critical phase and significant celebrations on the horizon, supporters are encouraged to back the team in record numbers. The £1.40 ticket offer not only honours the past but also looks ahead to a bright future for both the city and its football club.

Home of Salford City FC

Opened 1978

Capacity 5,108

History (from Wikipedia)

Moor Lane, currently known as the Peninsula Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Kersal, Salford, Greater Manchester, England.

Salford City moved to Moor Lane in 1978,[4] but the stadium had been a venue for other sports for many years prior to that date.

In October 2016, it was announced that the stadium would undergo renovation, which would see its capacity rise from 1,600 to 5,108, including 2,246 seats.
[5] Planning permission was subsequently given on 15 December 2016.[5]

On 19 October 2017, the newly-renovated stadium was reopened by 
Sir Alex Ferguson, and it was revealed that the club had agreed to a partnership with Peninsula Business Services as sponsors, with the ground to be renamed Peninsula Stadium.[6]

The record attendance at the ground is 4,518 on 13 August 2019, for a 3–0 loss to 
Leeds United in the EFL Cup first round.[3]

The stadium is served by bus route 93 between 
Bury and Manchester, route 94 between Pilsworth and NMGH, route 95 between Bury and Salford Shopping Centre and nearby route 484 serving EcclesSwintonPendlebury and Prestwich. It is served by route 92 during the evening.

Things to do in Salford.