On this day in 1977, Phil Ashworth scores his seventh goal in consecutive games, a Football League record for the club, surpassing the five players to have previously scored in six, Peter Mee, Harry Beadles, Joe Patrick (twice), Archie Waterston and Jimmy Nuttall.
Ashworth faced a late fitness test after picking up a knock against Doncaster midweek.
SOUTHPORT 1 – 2 CREWE ALEXANDRA
Stadium: Haig Avenue
Competition: League
Date: 23/09/1977
Attendance: 2834
Southport Line-Up: Tony Harrison, Chris Kisby, Eric Snookes, Steve Brooks, Tommy O’Neil, Alan Wilson, Hughie Fisher, Pat Hilton, Phil Ashworth, George Jones, Alan Suddick
Goals: Phil Ashworth
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Players Born On This Day
| Year of Birth | Name |
|---|---|
| 1924 | Alan Ball |
| 1933 | Sammy Taylor |
| 1987 | Francis Smith |
| 1988 | Sean Newton |
| 1991 | Ali Asgari |
Players Who Died On This Day
| Year of Death | Name |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Michael Patterson |
Transfers on this Day
| Year | Name | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Frank Mulhern | From LEEDS UNITED (Loan) |
Profiles
Phil Ashworth Profile
Match Details
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