Club Background
Southport eh ? Paris of the North. They really really hate being called Scouseport – which of course simply encourages everyone (by which we mean Hugh, Badger and Ciderspace!) to do just that. They’ll argue endlessly about it, showing you road atlases, quoting post codes and obscure council documents and boundary changes without realising they undermine their case with every word as the whole conversation is conducted in a heavy Scouse accent. They have competed in the Liverpool Senior Cup** before, so Scouseport it is.
Southport is an ex-league club, failed in a bid for re-election and were replaced by Wigan in 1978. When you get to the ground there is very little evidence of the old league club that once stood there, with plenty of change having taken place in the past 30 years. Out on the main street you’ll find the entrance to all of the clubs shops, offices and bars from the main facade which is effectively the back of the main stand. Parking is a little tricky, and is only available as on-street parking – there is absolutely no car park whatsoever. You’ll find the welcome in the bar a sincere one, and getting served easy due to the orderly queue that is formed. Once in the ground, there bizarrely appears to be segregation in force for all games, despite the design of the ground and the size and nature of the crowds making this an irrational decision. As a result you’re stuck on a open terrace where there is zero atmosphere and where if you are playing in the winter, the sunset makes viewing the game a near impossibility.
With the exception of their more elderly support you’ll not find anyone to talk to about those League days, as they spent 15 years in the Northern League without ever threatening to do anything except drop further until 1992-93 when they suddenly won promotion to the Conference. During their first three seasons they threatened big things, finishing third, fourth and sixth, but their next major achievement came in 1998 when they reached the FA Trophy final at Wembley, losing to Cheltenham Town in front of 10,000 Scousers…..sorry, Lancastrians.
In 2006, Southport became a full-time club under the management of current Chesterfield boss Paul Cook, who speaks with a strong and often raspy Scouse accent despite being from Kirkby, which historically is Lancashire and now is part of Merseyside – they’re big on their history in Southport. Cook assembled a complete new team in the Conference but results saw him dispensed of by January 2007. His replacement, former Nottingham Forest and Manchester United striker Peter Davenport, could not save them from relegation back to Conference North where they remained and by 2008 returned to part-time status.
It took until the 2009-10 season for the Sandgrounders to return to non-League’s top flight and they only survived relegation in their first season back due to the expulsion of Ru$hden & Diamonds. They had a series of managers some of which you may have heard of including former Premier League defender Alan Wright, who scored an own goal in Yeovil’s favour for Nottingham Forest in that League One play-off semi-final second leg, and Alex Russell, the ex-Glovers’ midfielder not our resident cartoonist. Oh, John Coleman, now in charge at Aldershot Town, had a stint as well, and all managed to retain their Premier Division status until April 2017 when they were finally relegated back to National League North.
The first season back in regional football saw a changing of the guard in the boardroom as long-serving chairman Charlie Clapham stood down, replaced by local accountant and supporter, James Treadwell. Then, in 2023 it was announced the club was being taken over by the Big Help Group, a body which ran local food banks with its CEO Peter Mitchell taking over as chairman.
On 27 October 2023, it was announced that Big Help Group had acquired Southport FC and become the majority shareholder following the purchase of Ian Kyle’s shares. The former chairman has subsequently been succeeded by Big Help Group’s CEO, Peter Mitchell. To say the move was a surprise to supporters would be an understatement and it didn’t last long with the club announcing in April 2025 that Big Help and Peter Mitchell were no longer involved in the club. If you want an insight in to what was going on there, read the investigation by the Liverpool Post – click here.
Last summer, the club was officially in the ownership of businessmen David Cunningham and Kieran Malone and currently former Crystal Palace midfielder Neil Danns is in charge at Haig Avenue.
We’ve Met Before
Previous Results for Yeovil Town First Team vs Southport
| 27/11/1993 | Away | GMVC | D | 1-1 | 1303 | Spencer | |
| 26/03/1994 | Home | GMVC | W | 3-2 | 1978 | Coates, Spencer, West | |
| 08/10/1994 | Home | GMVC | L | 0-1 | 1760 | ||
| 08/04/1995 | Away | GMVC | D | 0-0 | 818 | ||
| 31/03/1998 | Home | Conf | D | 0-0 | 1927 | ||
| 25/04/1998 | Away | Conf | L | 1-2 | 849 | Patmore | |
| 09/01/1999 | Away | Conf | W | 3-2 | 929 | Hannigan, Keeling. Dale | |
| 23/03/1999 | Home | Conf | W | 3-1 | 2158 | Pickard, Patmore, Fishlock | |
| 23/10/1999 | Home | Conf | D | 1-1 | 2217 | Foster | |
| 12/02/2000 | Away | Conf | D | 1-1 | 1343 | Foster | |
| 26/08/2000 | Away | Conf | L | 0-3 | 1310 | ||
| 20/01/2001 | Home | Conf | L | 0-1 | 4705 | ||
| 09/11/2001 | Away | Conf | L | 0-3 | 944 | ||
| 23/04/2002 | Home | Conf | D | 0-0 | 1941 | ||
| 05/10/2002 | Home | Conf | W | 6-0 | Demba (3), G.Williams, Crittenden, El Kholti | ||
| 23/11/2002 | Away | Conf | W | 1-0 | 1602 | McIndoe | |
Results Summary For Yeovil Town First Team vs Southport
| Home | Away | Overall | ||||||||||||
| W | D | L | F | A | W | D | L | F | A | W | D | L | F | A |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 18 |
Club Statistics
RECENT RESULTS
| 03/01/2026 | Scarborough Athletic | H | NLN | D | 1-1 | 1230 | Sze pen 47 | |
| 13/01/2026 | Eastleigh | A | FAT4 | W | 2-0 | 749 | Lavelle 45, McKenzie 50 | |
| 17/01/2026 | Bedford Town | A | NLN | W | 3-2 | 811 | Sze pen 43, Gnahoua 76, Slew 90+2 | |
| 20/01/2026 | South Shields | A | NLN | L | 0-1 | 1635 | ||
| 24/01/2026 | Merthyr Town | H | NLN | W | 1-0 | 1138 | McKenzie 90+4 | |
| 31/01/2026 | AFC Fylde | A | FAT5 | W | 1-0 | 1602 | Lavelle 86 | |
| 03/02/2026 | King’s Lynn Town | A | NLN | L | 0-2 | 732 | ||
| 07/02/2026 | Darlington | H | NLN | D | 2-2 | 1189 | Sze pen 15, Slew 90+1 | |
| 10/02/2026 | Chorley | A | NLN | L | 2-4 | 1104 | Lavelle 2, Pedro 36 | |
| 14/02/2026 | Hereford | H | NLN | W | 5-1 | 1113 | Sze 32, 54, Slew 45+2, 70, McKenzie 50 | |
| 17/02/2026 | Buxton | H | NLN | D | 0-0 | 1082 | ||
| 21/02/2026 | Kidderminster Harriers | A | NLN | D | 1-1 | 2637 | Moore 20 | |
| 24/02/2026 | Radcliffe Borough | A | NLN | W | 2-1 | 916 | Dwyer 34, McKenzie 39 |
ATTENDANCE STATISTICS
Highest Attendance: 2,194 – vs FC Halifax Town, FA Cup fourth qualifying round, 11/10/2025
Lowest League Attendance: 787 – vs Radcliffe Borough, 16/09/2025
Average League Attendance:
CURRENT SEQUENCE STATISTICS – ALL COMPETITIONS
| Games Without A Win: | 0 | Games Without A Home Win: | 1 | |
| Games Without An Away Win: | 0 | Games Without Defeat: | 4 | |
| Games Without A Home Defeat: | 5 | Games Without An Away Defeat: | 2 | |
| Games Without A Draw: | 1 | Games Without A Score Draw: | 1 | |
| Games Without A No-Score Draw: | 2 | Games Without Scoring: | 0 | |
| Games Without Conceding: | 0 | Home Results Sequence: | DWDWDW | |
| Away Results Sequence: | LWLLDW | Overall Results Sequence: | DLWDDW |
Club Information
Address : Haigh Avenue, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JZ (Click for map)
Telephone Number : 01704 533422
Contact Us: Click here
Owners: David Cunningham and Kieran Malone
Secretary: Jules Ankers
Media Manager: Rob Urwin
Manager: Neil Danns
Capacity : 6,008
Seated : 1,537
Covered Terrace : None for away supporters, open terrace (Blowick End)
Surface : Grass
Record Attendance : 20,010 (vs Newcastle United, FA Cup fourth round – 26/01/1932)
Colours : Mostly yellow with some black shirts, black shorts, black socks
Nickname : The Sandgrounders – or Scouseport
Programme : £3.00 printed, £2 digital. You have to order in advance – click HERE for details.
Ticketing
Tickets are now on sale for our trip to Southport for the FA Trophy quarter-final tie on Saturday 28th February are available to buy by clicking HERE.
There are both seated and standing options available to away supporters at Southport with standing on the open George Roberts Terrace/Blowick End (Note: check the weather forecast, it gets windy), and seating in Block 6 of the Sam Shrouder Main Stand.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Seating (Sam Shrouder Main Stand, Block 6)
Adults: £16.50
Concessions: £12
12-17 years: £7
Under-12s: £2 – with full paying adult or concession
Standing (George Roberts Terrace/Blowick End)
Adults: £14
Concessions: £11
12-17 years: £6
Under-12s: £1 – with full paying adult or concession
Online ticket sales are available until 8pm the day prior to the match. Tickets for disabled access can be obtained by contacting the club directly via phone 01704 533 422 or email accounts@southportfc.net.
Official Away Travel
The Green & White Supporters’ Club is running away travel to our FA Trophy quarter-final tie on Saturday 28th February, 3pm kick-off.
The coach departs Huish Park at 7am and on Sunday 22nd February there were two full coaches booked. If you are still keen to travel, the Green & Whites will consider organising a third coach if there is sufficient interest.
If you are interested, message or call Paul Hadlow on 07736 044570.
You may be asked to pay a £5 deposit to reserve your seat. Prices are maximum and may reduce depending on booking numbers.
Payment can be made by bank transfer, please reference the match you are booking for and message Paul Hadlow to confirm the payment.
Account name: Green & White Supporters’ Club.
Account number: 8343 6772
Sort code: 20-68-15
Directions To The Ground
General
A vintage Victorian seaside resort which has had a few hard winters – definitely not as crumbling as some, but a bit worn around the edges. The town centre is probably a half-an-hour tramp from the stadium but, if you have the time, it is worth a look. Lord Street, a wide open boulevard, is the main shopping street and there’s the UK’s second-longest pier, more than three times the size of Weston-super-Mare and only topped by Southend. More a good walk than arcade glitz, but there’s flashing lights and sugary treats not far from the pier if that is what you seek.
By Road
Take M5 and then the M6, and exit at Junction (26) sign posted for the M58. Follow the M58 until junction (3), and take the A570. Stay on the A570 through Ormskirk (one-way), and this will take you, after about 5 miles into the Kew district of Southport. At the roundabout with McDonalds on the left take the third exit, Scarisbrick New Road (A570) you will see the ground on the right, it is situated just past the College (KGV). Turn right at first set of lights into Haig Avenue. Sat Nav: PR8 6JZ.
Parking: The club’s small car park is for players and officials only. Therefore, supporters have to park in the surrounding streets. There are usually many spaces under a couple of minutes walk but watch out for parking restrictions around the streets and expect spaces to fill up quickly.
There are plenty of car parks in Southport town centre which is probably a 20 to 30-minute walk to the stadium. Your closest options are Tulketh Street (PR8 1AN) or at the Central 12 Retail Park (PR9 0TY).
By Rail
The nearest station to the ground is Meols Cop which is about a 15-20 minute walk away. If you are travelling from Yeovil, you will need to depart from Pen Mill and go change at Bristol and Birmingham New Street as far as Wigan North Western. Get off at Wigan North Western, leave the station and cross the road to Wigan Wallgate station where Northern run services to Southport. The next stop after Meols Cop is Southport which is around a 30 minute walk to the stadium and located in the town centre.
To walk from Meols Cop, you are best coming out of the main station entrance, turning left into the pedestrian area, walking up to Eastbank Street, turn left (you will see KFC in front of you) and then keep walking straight for about 1 ½ miles down Eastbank Street, onto Scarisbrick New Road and then Haig Avenue is on the left.
By Bus
There are several buses which run from Southport town centre down Scarisbrick New Road which is only a short walk from Haig Avenue. If you are looking for a bus operator, you are seeking Arriva:
300 – Southport-Liverpool
375 – Southport-Wigan
By Taxi
One Call Taxis – 01704 547000
Alpha Southport – 01704 537777
Central Cabs – 01704 544414
Web Resources
Web Sites
Southport FC – Official Site
Social Media
@southport_fc – Official X/Twitter account
Southport FC – Official Facebook account
Southport FC – Official YouTube channel
Local Press
Food & Drink
Thatch & Thistle: The nearest pub to the stadium, probably a 5-10 minute walk from Haig Avenue, with a standard range of drinking options – Bulmers and Old Mout is about all you can expect from cider. Food is available including burgers, curry and steak. Open from 11.30am on Saturday.
Address: 147 Norwood Road PR8 6EF. Telephone: 01704 320754. Website. Map.
The Richmond: Probably a 15-minute walk away from the stadium, a Joseph Holt pub which offers the brewery’s own range of ales, lagers and bitters. Open from 9am and serves breakfast, lunch and, if you are sticking around, dinner.
Address: 234 New Scarisbrick Road, PR8 5HL. Telephone: 01704 651909. Website. Map.
Tap & Bottles: A micropub located in the Cambridge Walks shopping arcade and probably Southport’s most recommended bar if you are interested in good quality beer. Four real ales, a dozen craft keg lines and a large selection of bottles and cans on offer. Open from midday on Saturdays. Address: Tap & Bottles, 19a Cambridge Walks PR8 1EN. Telephone: 01704 544322. Facebook. Map.
The Guest House. A traditional pub with a solid reputation for real ales, British pub grub and a traditional vibe rather than trendy bar theatrics. Features in the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) inventory of historic pub interiors. Up to 11 real ales including six changing beers and three regulars. Open Saturdays from 11.30am. Address: The Guest House, 16 Union Street, PR9 0QE. Telephone: 01704 537660. Facebook. Map.
Sir Henry Segrave: The local Wetherspoons named after a former land speed record holder who set his first record on nearby Ainsdale beach – topping out at 152.33mph in 1926. The usual Spoons selection and a good guest range. Open from 8am on Saturday. Address: Sir Henry Segrave 93-97 Lord Street PR8 1RH. Telephone: 01704 530217 Website Map
Mason’s Arms: A pub dating from mid-1800s with plenty of nooks and crannies. Walls decorated with pub memorabilia and old photos. Three changing guest ales. Opens from midday on Saturdays. Address: 4 Anchor Street, Southport, PR9 0UT. Telephone: 01704 534123. Facebook Map
Windmill Inn: Traditional pub just off Southport Promenade with five real ales. Opens from midday on Saturday.
Address: Windmill Inn 12-16 Seabank Road PR9 0EL. Telephone: 01704 547623 Website Map
Lakeside Inn: Claims to be Britain’s smallest pub and overlooks the town’s Marine Lake. Offers two real ales often Moorhouse. Opens from midday on Saturday.
Address: Lakeside Inn Marine Lake PR9 0EA. Telephone: 01704 544735. Facebook. Map.
Beer Den: A micropub occupying two shop units just around the corner from the British Lawnmower Museum – yes, that is an actual thing – run by the Parker Brewery. It offers three real ales and a small craft reg range. Only open from 2pm on Saturdays though.
Address: Beer Den 65-67 Duke St PR8 5BT. Telephone: 01704 329007. Facebook. Map.
Likelihood the Natives Will Understand You:High (they are all used to the BBC after all), but again your hosts’ conversation may present problems. Just remember ‘la’ means ‘lad’ or ‘mate’ and does not denote a musical note.
Top-Tip: As seaside towns go, Southport is definitely one of the better presented. There’s plenty to range from Funland and Fun Palace (note, this may or may not be your idea of fun) if you are looking for something in the flashing lights range, but if you want something a bit more sedate a walk to the pier or around the Marine Lake is probably for you. There’s plenty of good quality beaches in the area with Ainsdale the most local and Formby a little farther afield.
Other Points Of Interest: Southport is proudly home to the British Lawnmower Museum — because when you’ve spent 90 minutes watching two National League North sides cut up a pitch in February, you may as well go and see some machinery that does it properly. Word is former Yeovil skipper Josh Staunton would consider it a pilgrimage site. Warning, it is only open until 1pm on Saturdays, so get in early.
[No responsibility is taken for any inaccuracies. This page is entirely the product of bias and prejudice. ]
** – they are members of the Lancashire FA and have entered the Lancashire Senior and Junior Cups, the Lancashire Floodlit Trophy, the Lancashire Combination and Lancashire League. Hello to all our Merseyside-based readers who have got this far!