Etched in the history of Southport Football Club are a number of landmark days, but of all the achievements and special occasions, no date evokes fonder memories than May 17 1998. Carved deep into the club’s fabric, ingrained in the minds of everyone for whom it was the fulfilment of

On this day in 1938, Southport hosted Manchester United at Haig Avenue in the Lancashire Senior Cup Final. It was Southport's first appearance in the final for 34 years and had it not been for an injury to goalkeeper Joe Rutherford, who's concussion kept him in the infirmary for a

After 765 days in exile, Southport secured the Nationwide North championship in scintillating fashion to guarantee the return of Conference football to Haig Avenue. HARROGATE TOWN 2 - 5 SOUTHPORT Competition: League / Conference NorthDate: 30/04/2005Attendance: 1913 Southport Line-Up: Steve Dickinson, Jerome Fitzgerald, Farrell Kilbane, Neil Fitzhenry, Syd Pickford, Carl Baker, Chris Price, Dominic Morley, Steve Daly, Terry Fearns, Sam McNutt ,  Subs: Jamie Speare (GK), Jimmy Williams, Kevin Lynch (Sam McNutt ), Neil

Approaching the game on this day in 1978 Southport knew already that they would be in the all too familiar place of needing to seek re-election over the summer. Much of Southport’s success on previous such occasions could be attributed to the bluff, down-to-earth John Church, whose innocent enthusiasm for the

For the only time in our history Southport finished 92nd out of 92 clubs in the Football League on this day in 1959, following a 1-0 defeat at home to Exeter City. SOUTHPORT 0 - 1 EXETER CITY Stadium: Haig AvenueCompetition: LeagueDate: 28/04/1959Attendance: 2646 Southport Line-Up: Jack Richardson, Roger Darvell, Haydn Barker, George Bromilow, Brian Green, Tommy Williams, Terry Leath, Jimmy McDermott, Bill Dodd, George Rankin, Jackie Grant Trevor

On this day in 1974 Southport played their last game in the Third Division, ending their second spell in the third tier on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline. The control of the team had been in a state of turmoil for much of the season. Assistant manager Brian Green,

Southport started the day above the relegation zone but lost their Conference status after being hammered at Stevenage. It was abject surrender and in front of a sizeable travelling contingent who made the most of a generous travel subsidy from Charlie Clapham to pack out the Stevenage away end. Wins for Woking,

Archie Waterston's solitary goal on this day in 1931 may have given the Sandgrounders all the points when they faced Hull City at Haig Avenue, but there was much more significance than that. It wasn't that the goal was enough to keep Southport above their opponents in the League table,

On the final day of a remarkable season Southport lifted the Blue Square North title. This was a season which ultimately catapulted manager Liam Watson into the record books as the only Southport manager to win two league titles with the club, but it was anything but straightforward. Had it not been

Alex Russell's late equaliser clinched the Fourth Division championship for the Sandgrounders on this day in 1973. Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 April 1973 SOUTHPORT 1 - 1 HARTLEPOOL Stadium: Haig AvenueCompetition: LeagueDate: 23/04/1973Attendance: 6525 Southport Line-Up: Alan Taylor, Sandy Brown, Bobby Sibbald, John McPhee, Chris Dunleavy, David Hughes, Alex Russell, Norrie Lloyd, Frank Lee, Andy Provan, Derek Ryder,  Subs: Micky Moore (David Hughes), Goals: Alex Russell Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 24 April 1973 Liverpool

Southport lifted their first trophy in four years on This day in 1997 when they disposed of Accrington Stanley in the ATS Challenge Trophy Final (Lancashire Junior Cup) at Deepdale. Brian Butler returned after a months lay-off to captain the side, whilst Dave Rodgers served a once match suspension. David Gamble opened

On this day in 2017, Southport chairman of over 30 years Charlie Clapham releases a statement announcing he is stepping down with immediate effect. The statement in full read: At yesterday’s Board Meeting the first item on the agenda was the future position of the Club going forward.It was confirmed

Southport went with a settled side for the visit to Stockport County on this day in 1963 having picked up some end of season form winning the previous two games.Reg Blore and Jimmy Cooper scored the goals that made it three out of three. STOCKPORT COUNTY 0 - 2 SOUTHPORT Competition: LeagueDate: 20/04/1963Attendance: 2108 Southport Line-Up: Bert

Fresh off the back of a 4-0 win at Emley which clinched the Northern Premier League title, Southport turned their attention to the first of three cup finals on this day in 1993. Their 5 goals against local rivals Chorley saw Southport move past the 150 goal mark for the season.

Southport sealed promotion back to Division Three on this day in 1973 with a 2-0 mid-week win over Crewe Alexandra. Entering the game they knew that two points would be enough and even without Alex Russell who was missing through injury they had plenty of fire power to outgun a side