The painting had previously been owned by the Professional Footballers’ Association union.
Items loaned by Bury Football Club supporters will also be exhibited at the town’s art museum, alongside photographs exploring fan culture.
The museum said it was curating an exhibition celebrating the camaraderie and culture of Northern football to complement Lowry’s work.
“Our new exhibition explores the rich culture around football in the North West, regardless of club colours,” the museum said in a Facebook post.
“We’re sharing a snapshot of what it means to be a fan, from the roar of the crowds to the camaraderie in the stands.”
LS Lowry, who died in 1976, spent much of his life in Salford and his distinctive work is strongly associated with life in northern England.
