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Southport FC fans treated to free tickets thanks to National Lottery campaign

Southport supporters are being given the chance to watch the Yellows for free as a thank you for the over £12.5 million of National Lottery funding which helped community clubs survive when

25th February 2022

Southport go 12 games unbeaten in league with late winner against Bradford PA

A late late goal saw all three points come the way of Southport on a night that looked destined to end in frustration but in the end it was relief all round.

19th January 2022

Southport’s Marcus Carver secures move to EFL club Hartlepool

Southport striker Marcus Carver has joined Hartlepool United for an undisclosed fee. Carver officially made 28 appearances for Southport, with a number of additional appearances annulled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Marcus

10th January 2022

Southport move into playoff contention with victory over Guiseley

First half goals from Marcus Carver and Josh Hmami gave Southport the first away win of the season and a leap up into seventh place. Two months ago Southport sat in 22nd

8th December 2021

Southport FC progress in Lancashire Challenge Trophy

Southport made heavy weather of beating a spirited Daisy Hill side who looked like they were going to hang on for a deserved draw and take the game to penalties. The visitors

17th November 2021

Southport FC up and running with fine victory over Darlington

Southport secured their first league win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Darlington at the Pure Stadium. Chris Doyle, Jordan Archer and Marcus Carver were all on the scoresheet as

27th October 2021

Teenager arrested after racist social media abuse directed at Southport FC player

North Yorkshire Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in relation to racist social media messages directed at a Southport FC player, the club have confirmed in a statement. It comes after the

20th October 2021

Full 2021 Southport FC Hall of Fame lineup revealed

The ten inductees for the Class of 2021 Southport FC Former Players Association Hall of Fame has now been unveiled. Club legends Colin Alty, Reg Blore, George Bromilow, Steve Dickinson, Paul Evans,

23rd September 2021

Former Players Association announces date for Southport FC Hall of Fame 2021

The Southport FC Former Players Association has confirmed they will host their Hall of Fame 2021 event this November. The Former Players Association is a group run by volunteers to promote the

18th August 2021

Six Famous Footballers Who Played for Southport FC

Southport FC may have spent most of their history in the lower tiers of the football pyramid, but many notable players have graced the grass of the Haig Avenue stadium over the

1st August 2021

Southport FC win one of two National League appeals

Southport FC have won an appeal against the National League over “misleading” the league on the covid status of players but have lost a second over failing to fulfil fixtures. Southport was

15th June 2021

Southport FC season tickets now on sale

Southport Football Club has launched their season ticket sale ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. Access to the club’s 21 home Vanarama National League North campaign can be secured for as little as

3rd June 2021

Southport FC express “shock and disgust” after £4,000 coronavirus fine

Southport FC have been fined £4,000 by the National League for breaches of the competition’s coronavirus regulations and failure to fulfil fixtures. Two seperate fines of £2,000 were levied against the Sandgrounders

27th March 2021

Southport FC scholarship trial applications now open

Places are currently available for Southport FC’s scholarship trials in partnership with Christ the King School & Sixth Form. The trials take place on Tuesday 6 April a 7pm. To register, e-mail

5th March 2021

New director joins Southport FC board

Southport FC have announced that local businessman Anthony Evans will join the club board. SFC said: “The Board are pleased to welcome, as a new Director, West Lancashire based entrepreneur Anthony Evans.

4th March 2021

James Tedford departs Southport FC for role at Chelsea Women

Southport FC have confirmed that Head of Operations James Tedford has departed the club for a role at Chelsea Women. The club said: “We can today confirm that our Secretary and Head

19th February 2021

Southport FC’s season declared null & void

Clubs in the National League North and South have voted to declare the 2020/21 season null and void. Clubs had been asked to vote on four different resolutions to decide how the

18th February 2021

Southport FC: the season so far

These have been topsy-turvy times in the National League North. First, with COVID-19 damaging the league and causing a cancellation of the 2019/20 season. Then came a brief two-week cancellation early in

18th February 2021

Southport FC to host Sefton immunisation programme

We are delighted to offer our event space to the Sefton Immunisation team free of charge as they look to continue vaccinating against diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria and polio. The team

8th February 2021

Southport FC’s season suspended due to coronavirus concerns

Southport FC’s season has been put on temporary hold after the National League suspended all fixtures for two weeks due to coronavirus concerns. Both health and financial concerns have been raised by

23rd January 2021

Southport FC to remember fans, players and volunteers lost in 2020

As we approach the end of what has been a difficult year in many respects, Southport Football Club will once again be producing our In Memoriam Video to celebrate the lives of

17th December 2020

Southport FC head to Guiseley in search of first win in four games

Southport will be hoping to be inspired by last week’s late equaliser as they look for their first win in four games. Jordan Archer’s fourth goal since his return to the club,

12th December 2020

Southport FC to host first match with fans since March

Southport FC will host supporters at the PURE Stadium for the first time since March on Wednesday after it was confirmed Sefton can host sporting events with spectators after the latest set

30th November 2020

Southport FC secretary saves match after referee’s injury

Southport FC’s James Tedford was forced to step in and save a National League North match on Saturday after an injury to the referee. The popular (poplar?) Secretary and Head of Operations

28th November 2020

Southport FC and Christ The King launch education partnership

Southport Football Club is delighted to announce our new partnership with Christ the King Catholic High School & Sixth Form Centre. The programme will involve full time post-16 education provision alongside training

18th November 2020

Jordan Archer returns to Southport FC ahead of York clash

Southport FC have confirmed the return of striker Jordan Archer for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old, who was previously on loan at the club in 2019, joins on a deal until May

10th November 2020

Southport FC breakfast club to continue

Southport Football Club (SFC) and Southport Football Club Charity Foundation (SFCCF) are delighted to announce the continuation of the breakfast club up to the Christmas Holidays. Open Monday – Friday from 8-9am,

7th November 2020

Southport FC confirms opponent player tested positive for Covid-19

Southport FC bosses say there is no need to panic after their latest game was blighted by a confirmed case of the coronavirus. The Yellows faced Morpeth Town at the weekend when,

5th October 2020

Southport FC WILL kick off season today after £10m grant package confirmed

Southport FC will start their season against Morpeth in the FA Cup today, after a financial grant for the National League was confirmed by the government. The grant, an initial £10m over

3rd October 2020

Southport FC launch Floodlight Ram Appeal

Southport FC have today launched a Go Fund Me page to help raise £5,000 to purchase their own hydraulic ram. The club said: “Prior to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the

20th August 2020