Two men protesting Gary Neville's removal of a Union Jack flag invaded a Salford City match, leading to arrests and mixed fan reactions.

On October 18, 2025, two men wearing hoodies with "Gary Neville is a traitor" and waving England flags invaded the pitch during Salford City’s League Two match against Oldham Athletic, prompting a brief stoppage. The protest, claimed by far-right group Britain First, targeted Neville, a co-owner and former England player, over his recent removal of a Union Jack flag from a development, which he said was being used to promote division. Security removed the intruders, and police arrested three people. Some fans cheered the action, while Neville, who has criticized divisive uses of national symbols, reiterated his support for England but opposition to hate. Salford won the match 1-0.