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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 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

Late equaliser spares yellows from 5th consecutive home defeat

Jordan Archer equalised in the third minute of stoppage time to earn Southport a draw against an Alfreton Town side, who were very well-organised up until that point. Despite a relatively dominant

6th December 2020

Port frustrated by Farsley as fans return to Haig Avenue

Southport were left feeling frustrated following their 1-0 home defeat to Farsley Celtic as fans returned to the Pure Stadium for the first time on Wednesday night. The first half presented plenty

3rd 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 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

REPORT | Spennymoor firmly in control as Southport slip to defeat

Southport’s recent form took a further dent after the Yellows were comfortably dispatched by Spennymoor Town at the PURE Stadium. Adam Blakeman’s early free-kick from 20 yards after Russell Benjamin’s tackle on

14th 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

Port in narrow defeat to Boston

Southport narrowly lost their first Vanarama National League North game of the season with a 0-1 defeat to Boston United at the Pure Stadium. A first half Jordan Thewlis goal proved to

1st November 2020

Southport take on Boston this afternoon in top of table clash

Southport will be looking to continue their winning run as they welcome Boston United to The Pure Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Last time out, Liam Watson’s side bagged a 0-3 victory over

31st October 2020

REPORT | Blyth Spartans 0 Southport 3

Southport returned from the North East with all three points after a comfortable win at Blyth Spartans on Saturday. It took 40 minutes to break the deadlock when George Newell coolly finished

26th October 2020

Duo to raise funds for SFC riding 50 laps of pitch

Harry Cottam, aged 9, and his cousin Leighton Hock, aged seven, will be cycling 50 laps at the Pure Stadium this Saturday (24 October) while the Southport FC are playing away at

22nd October 2020

Port secure first league win over South Shields

Southport secured their first Vanarama National League North victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Chorley. A first half-free kick from Dylan Vassallo, which was slotted through the Magpies wall

19th October 2020

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