The Grounds Guide: All you need to know about the Peninsula Stadium
Everything you need to know about the Peninsula Stadium, home of League Two side Salford City
The Peninsula Stadium is the home of Salford City, a football club that has risen through non-league football in England over the past decade.
The club were bought by a consortium led by Manchester United’s Class of ’92 back in 2014, and they now play their football in League Two, the fourth tier of the English pyramid.
The Peninsula Stadium has been the club’s home long before the Class of ‘92 became involved with Salford City. The stadium was first opened in 1978 and was known as Moor Lane until Peninsula Business Services acquired the naming rights in 2017.
It was also in this year that significant renovation and expansion work were completed. The stadium was effectively rebuilt from scratch, with four brand-new stands erected to bring the club in line with modern EFL standards. The work also increased the stadium’s capacity from 1,600 to 5,108.
As such, the stadium no longer looks like a football ground built in the 1970s, but the facilities around it very much do. There isn’t an awful lot of space around the perimeter of the Peninsula Stadium, which means most fans elect to go straight into the stadium instead of enjoying a drink and/or a bite to eat outside.
The stadium’s capacity is made up of two stands with seating (South Stand and North Stand) and two terraces (West Stand and East Stand). Fans who prefer to be in and among the atmosphere often elect to stand in the West Stand, while those who value comfort above all choose a seat in either the South Stand or North Stand.
The standout feature at the Peninsula Stadium is the floodlights, which are in the shape of the club’s crest. This makes a trip to the stadium for a night match that extra bit special.
Despite its small capacity, Salford City still struggle to sell out the Peninsula Stadium regularly. During the 2025/26 season, they averaged just over 3,000 fans per match.
Peninsula Stadium away end
The away end at the Peninsula Stadium is located in the East Terrace behind one of the goals. This terrace has enough space for 1,200 fans and has supporting rails dotted around to aid safety.
Away clubs can often request more tickets if there is enough demand. In these instances, a couple of rows of seating in the North Stand are allocated.
The view from the East Terrace is generally very good; however, if you are near the front, you can almost become *too* close to the pitch, which makes it hard to see the action at the opposite end. Long gone are the days when away fans could swap sides at half-time at Moor Lane.
Away-day experience
A trip to the Peninsula Stadium isn’t universally loved by visiting supporters. While many acknowledge that the recent modernisation of the ground has made it one of the most impressive stadiums in League Two, the lack of things to do in the surrounding area makes it a quick in-and-out job for most.
There are not too many pubs within walking distance of the Peninsula Stadium, while the immediate space around the ground is cramped and, for lack of a better word, uncomfortable at times.
The Star Inn is widely regarded as the go-to away pub, but this is located 20 minutes from the stadium, which tells its own story. The only other pub within a one-mile radius is attached to a hotel and is generally considered a home fans-only establishment.
The atmosphere is often disappointing at the Peninsula Stadium, too. The new stands don’t have great acoustics, and Salford usually only half-fill the home sections, which means there is rarely anything for away fans to bounce off.
Getting in and out of the stadium isn’t particularly straightforward either, as there are no parking facilities at or near the ground and the public transport links are largely non-existent.
The Peninsula Stadium seating plan
Food and drink at the Peninsula Stadium.
Although there isn’t an awful lot of space at the Peninsula Stadium, the club does its best to ensure there are food and drink options for everyone. Ahead of the 2025/26 season, they installed a new pouring system to help speed up drinks service at the ground, while new food menus were introduced.
Each stand now has at least one food/drink kiosk. They are as follows:
- North Stand: An indoor bar called ‘92 Bar’ is located here, where fans can buy soft and alcoholic beverages, in addition to classic football food, such as pies and hot dogs. There are also two kiosks outside the North Stand. One is a drinks-only kiosk, while the other is a chippy.
- South Stand: Located behind the South Stand is another indoor bar, called Buck’s Bar. This is very similar to 92 Bar in terms of the food and drink on offer, but it is more family-friendly.
- West Terrace: Outside the West Terrace are three kiosks. One that sells drinks only, one that sells burgers, and one that sells fried chicken.
- East Terrace: Outside the East Terrace (the away end), fans can enjoy a bite to eat and a drink in Babs’ Cafe. There is also another drinks-only kiosk available here.
Fans who enjoy a drink pre-match have the choice of Carlsberg, Poretti, Guinness, Wainwright, Somersby, spirits, and wine. Soft drinks are also available at all bars and kiosks.
How to get to the Peninsula Stadium
By car
Fans are urged not to drive to the Peninsula Stadium as there is no on-site parking available for supporters. Additionally, all surrounding roads are for permit holders only, so if you are driving, you will need to park quite a distance away from the ground.
If driving is still your preferred method of transport, the address for the ground is The Peninsula Stadium, Moor Lane, Salford, M7 3PZ.
By train
The nearest train station to the Peninsula Stadium is Salford Crescent, which is around a one-hour walk away. There are no direct transport links connecting the station with the stadium.
Therefore, many fans prefer to take a train to one of the Manchester City Centre stations, such as Victoria, as there are tram and bus connections to the ground from there.#
By tram
The nearest tram station to the ground is Crumpsall, which is around a 30-minute walk away. Fans can get to this station directly from Manchester Victoria or Manchester Piccadilly by taking the Bury line.
By bus
From Victoria, fans can take the 93 bus to the Peninsula Stadium, while from Piccadilly, they can use the X43. From Salford Shopping Centre, the 95 is the bus to aim for.
Disabled access at the Peninsula Stadium
There are 26 designated wheelchair spaces across both the North and South stands. There are also spaces for companions, while accessible toilets can be found in the fan zone behind the North Stand.
Ticket prices at the Peninsula Stadium
Ticket prices at the Peninsula Stadium are as follows:
Standing
- Adults: £12-£21
- Over 65s: £7-£17
- 18-21s: £7-£17
- 14-17s: £7-£12
- 5-13s: £5-£7
Seating
- Adults: £9-£23
- Over 65s: £9-£20
- 18-21s :£9-£20
- 14-17s: £9-£15
- 5-13s: £7-£10
Record attendance
The record attendance at the Peninsula Stadium was recorded in February 2024, when 5,491 fans turned up to watch Salford City beat Wrexham in League Two.