Salford City's Championship Dream: Beckham and Class of '92 Project Gains Momentum

Salford City, the club co-owned by David Beckham and other Manchester United legends, is making a serious push for promotion from League Two. After seven seasons in the fourth tier, an eighth consecutive win against Exeter has put them five points clear at the top. The new ownership group, which took over in May 2025, has increased the budget significantly, enabling the signing of proven players like striker Macaulay Langstaff from Millwall and defender Will Aimson from Wigan. Langstaff previously scored 28 goals in a season at this level for Notts County, while Aimson dropped down a division because he believes in the club's project. With high-profile backing and a squad built for success, Salford's long-stated ambition of reaching the Championship no longer seems like a pipe dream. The club is finally matching the hype that has surrounded it since the Class of '92 first got involved.