Salford City will revert their club colours to orange after a supporter vote backed the change by 77.1%.
The change, driven by a heritage consultation under the new David Beckham and Gary Neville-led ownership, will apply from the start of the 2026–27 season and be accompanied by planned stadium updates at the Peninsula Stadium.
Fans choose orange as Ammies embrace heritage
The club confirmed that a clear majority of supporters voted for orange to return as the primary colour, reversing a decision made in 2014 when red was adopted following the original takeover. In announcing the result, Salford said the switch marks a fresh chapter that nods to the past while setting a modern tone for the future.
“This landmark choice will evolve the Club into a bold, new era by combining our tangerine heritage with modern style to create a striking orange identity,” the club said.
The ownership, fronted by Gary Neville and David Beckham, has already committed to improving the matchday environment. As part of the colour change timeline, Salford say there is “significant work to be undertaken at the Peninsula Stadium to update cladding and seats, among other infrastructure upgrades that are already due to take place” before the new look debuts.
A further round of consultation will also take place on the club crest ahead of the 2026–27 campaign.
The vote follows a month-long dialogue with supporters, during which the club sought feedback on restoring the historic palette. The outcome reflects long-held sentiments in sections of the fanbase who opposed the original move to red.
It also aligns with the new consortium’s stated aim to reconnect the club’s identity with its roots while pushing on with investment in facilities and on-field progress.
Ownership context and next steps
Neville and Beckham fronted a new consortium earlier this year, buying out former Class of ’92 teammates and taking a larger leadership role. Since then, the club has placed emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure and a clearer football identity. Returning to orange forms part of that wider reset: a visible change underpinned by planned stadium works and engagement with supporters on branding.
While kit suppliers and precise design details for 2026–27 will be confirmed closer to launch, the timeline gives the club scope to phase in stadium changes and complete the crest consultation. For the coming season, Salford continue in red, with the operational focus on League Two matters while the rebrand work proceeds in the background.
The Ammies have also received a favourable draw in the FA Cup First Round in terms of exposure, with leading League One outfit Lincoln City scheduled to visit on November 1st.
Writer’s View
A colour change is always emotive, but this feels like a carefully staged decision that balances heritage with a practical runway. By setting 2026–27 as the go-live date, Salford have time to align the kit, the stadium environment and any crest refinements into a coherent identity shift.
The strong mandate from the vote offers legitimacy, and the ownership’s focus on infrastructure should make the new look more than cosmetic. If the football side keeps pace, an orange Peninsula Stadium could become a clear, confident marker of the club’s next phase.
