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Letters from the past

by Daniel Hayes -

May is the historical association's "Local History Month" and what better way to kick off and celebrate our local history by sharing a letter written back in 1882 from a father to his daughter with tales from home.... That father in question is our very own Ralph Leather Rylance and it

The Central Football Club Entertainment Show 1891

by Daniel Hayes -

From it's inception Southport Central's financial position had always been a cause for concern. Indeed by January 1891 the Southport Visiter reported that "the Central club is over £500 in debt, and the committee are making every effort to wipe off the deficit. It is to be hoped the working

Rewriting History

by Daniel Hayes -

Whilst the information we present on this website is correct to the best of our knowledge, we continue to research the early years of our club, and therefore we make no apologies that we make occasional corrections when a discovery is made that challenges previously accepted fact. We find ourselves today

Research Update – 2021 so far…

by Daniel Hayes -
Harry Schofield

Our research into the history of Southport Football Club stems from our aim to to help supporters new and old to recognise the contribution each and every player, manager, coach or official has made to the club, town and community. Key updates since the turn of the year include: Launch of our

Retro Shirts

by Daniel Hayes -

We have teamed up with Chablais Sport GB to produce a range of Retro Shirts through their 'world retro' brand. All sizes are available from Baby-grow to Adult 7XL and a handy size guide is available here: Size Guide. An adult shirt is priced at just £35 including Carriage & Packing and

Research Update – December 2020

by Daniel Hayes -

As a season ticket holder fortunate enough to live only a short walk from the ground, it has been nice to be able to return to watch Live football this month. The lengths that the club have gone to ensuring the safety of those attending are extraordinary, and those involved,

Research Update – November 2020

by Daniel Hayes -
Players Sparring in Training

Research during the past month has continued to focus on players who represented the club during the first and second world war. We have identified a further WW1 casualty in Arthur Stringfellow thanks to a reference unearthed in the Lancashire Evening Post in September 1918. Arthur too is buried/commemorated in France and

Research Update October 2020

by Daniel Hayes -
McKay's spectacular opening goal at Haig avenue, with the ball lodged on the back of the net.

The results and line-ups for the whole World War Two period are now complete and match reports have also been added where they were missing. It has been a goal since the start of lockdown to be able to complete this part of our history and I'm delighted that I

Research Update August 2020

by Daniel Hayes -
Team Photo 1931/32

Our research has continued through August, albeit interrupted by much needed holidays. You will have seen a number of match and team photos start to appear on the site recently. So far they have come mainly from the 1930s but to say there is a lot more to come is the

VJ Day 2020

by Daniel Hayes -

To commemorate the end of WW2 , 75 years ago. Sefton Libraries have been working on a project to remember those who lost their lives during the conflict. Library staff are preparing Last Post letters, which will be posted out on VJ75 day, to the last known addresses of almost

Research Update July 2020

by Daniel Hayes -

"Second Class" Cups What constitutes a First Class and Second Class fixture has been a topic of conversation amongst the research "group" for a long time. Geoff was always clear that the First Class designation applied to League, FA Cup, FA Trophy and League Cup only. All other fixtures would therefore

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