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Championship side too strong for Southport despite solid performance

Replicated from https://southportfc.net/report-terrier-test/ with kind permission of Southport Football Club Southport continued pre-season with a 0-2 defeat to Huddersfield Town at the Pure Stadium. Two first half goals were enough to give

18th July 2021

Southport set to welcome fans for first time since Christmas

Southport FC welcome Blackpool to the PURE Stadium this afternoon in the club’s first home match with fans since Boxing Day last year. Liam Watson’s men are set for their first public

10th July 2021

Upsteps FC looking for cup glory

Whilst the eyes of country have been firmly on Gareth Southgate’s England Euro 2020 domination, a team a little closer to home will be looking for their first ever cup success on

7th July 2021

Cup final victory for Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs

Congratulations to Southport & Ainsdale Amateurs who defeated FC Milton (Rochdale), from the Lancashire and Cheshire League , 2-0 in the Lancashire Amateur Cup Final. The final ,which was delayed from last

5th July 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

Former Birkdale High pupil called up to Scotland U21 team

Former Birkdale High School Pupil Kyle Joseph has been called up to the U21 Scotland national football team. Joseph, who plays as a forward for Wigan Athletic, has formerly played for Craven

26th May 2021

Fans urged to back amateur Southport side as they aim for cup glory

An amateur football team from Southport are aiming for cup success this Monday at the fourth time of asking. Southport & Ainsdale Saturday Seniors face off against Milton First FC in the

15th May 2021

OTS VIEW: Crass Super League plans should lead to new support for home town team

While the “Big 6” Premier League clubs threaten to rip apart club football for their own financial gain, smaller clubs, like our very own Southport FC, are according to rowdie.co.uk more in

19th April 2021

Southport to fall silent to mark Hillsborough anniversary

Today thousands of offices, home workers and shoppers will be asked to fall silent at 3:06pm to mark the anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster. Poignant tributes will be paid to the men,

15th April 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

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

Port sign loan trio from Accrington Stanley

Southport FC have confirmed the signings of three players on youth loans from Accrington Stanley. Rhys Fenlon, Harry Perritt and Jack Bolton join the Port from the Sky Bet League One side

4th February 2021

Former SFC loanee joins Premier League champions Liverpool

Premier League champions Liverpool have signed former Southport loanee Ben Davies. The 25-year-old joins from Preston North End on a long term deal. Liverpool have been forced to add defensive cover to

1st February 2021

Port captain David Morgan signs for Accrington Stanley

Southport FC have confirmed that club captain David Morgan has tonight agreed a transfer to sign for Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed fee. Morgs, 26, has made 128 starts in all competitions

1st February 2021

Darren Wildman leaves SFC community role

Southport FC have confirmed that Darren Wildman has left his position as Community Development Officer. The club said: “We would like to thank Darren for all of his work in the role

25th January 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 manager Liam Watson calls for an end to the National League season

Southport FC Chairman Ian Kyle and manager Liam Watson have both called upon the National League to end the current season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Yellows secured an excellent win

20th January 2021

Super Southport Shock Shaymen

Southport claimed their place in the Buildbase FA Trophy fifth round after a wet and windy win over National League promotion hopefuls FC Halifax Town. The Sandgrounders came out with energy and

20th January 2021

Late equaliser denies Southport three points

Southport were unlucky to share the spoils on a cold and windy boxing day. Fans will be wondering how the three points were cruelly snatched from their hands just 60 seconds from

28th December 2020

Tickets selling fast for Yellow’s Boxing Day clash

Tickets for Southport FC’s Boxing Day clash against Curzon Ashton are selling fast, with two areas of the Pure Stadium already sold out. Tickets can be purchased through the club’s official ticketing

21st December 2020

Port progress in FA Trophy after penalty drama

Southport progress to Round Four of the FA Trophy after a dramatic 5-4 win on penalties following a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes. A strange game that started brightly, went in to

21st December 2020

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

Yellows progress in FA Trophy with victory over Marine

Southport came out on top in a hard fought encounter with a 34th minute strike by Niall Watson the difference between the sides. Marine dominated the early play and had three good

16th December 2020

Watson says changes must be made after Port frustrated by Guiseley

Despite taking an early lead Southport left Nethermoor disappointed with the home side running out 4-2 winners. There was no indication of what was to come when George Newell headed home after

13th 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 man named Football League Chief Executive

A Southport man has been named the new Chief Executive of the EFL. Trevor Birch, 62, will leave his role as Director of Football Operations at Tottenham Hotspur to take up the

10th December 2020

Air Ambulance halts youth team football match at Meols Cop

Young footballers in Meols Cop were shocked to find their match delayed by an Air Ambulance landing just metres away. Play was halted on Meols Cop fields on Sunday morning until the

9th December 2020

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