Few clubs in English football can match the meteoric rise of Salford City. Since the legendary 'Class of 92'—including Manchester United icons like Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, and Paul Scholes—took over in 2014, the Ammies have been on a remarkable journey. Four promotions in five seasons saw them rocket from regional non-league obscurity all the way into the English Football League (EFL) by 2019.

But the climb has since plateaued. After settling into League Two, Salford came closest to another leap forward in 2023, only to be denied by near neighbors Stockport County in the play-off semi-finals. This season, however, the ambition is alive again. Under the steady hand of manager Karl Robinson, the Ammies pushed for automatic promotion until the very last day of the 2025-26 campaign, narrowly missing a top-three spot.

That heartbreak set the stage for a dramatic play-off run. After a tense extra-time victory over Grimsby Town in the second leg last Friday, Salford booked their ticket to Wembley Stadium for the League Two play-off final. For a club that was playing in the Northern Premier League just over a decade ago, this is history in the making.

"This is the second biggest night in the club's history," Robinson declared to BBC Radio Manchester, his voice full of emotion. "But Wembley is the biggest occasion in the club's history."

Robinson, who has been in charge for nearly two-and-a-half years, knows the weight of the moment. He kept the club in League Two during his first season, then built a side capable of challenging at the top. But he is quick to credit those who came before him, especially Graham Alexander, who guided Salford from the National League into the EFL. "That's the hardest promotion to get, and we're walking in the footsteps of that," Robinson added.

Now, the Ammies stand on the brink of a return to the third tier for the first time since their rapid rise. For fans who remember the days at Moor Lane, this Wembley showdown is more than just a final—it's the defining moment of a modern football fairytale. And with the 'Class of 92' watching from the stands, all eyes will be on Salford as they chase glory in the capital.