
Alex Russell’s late equaliser clinched the Fourth Division championship for the Sandgrounders on this day in 1973.


SOUTHPORT 1 – 1 HARTLEPOOL
Stadium: Haig Avenue
Competition: League
Date: 23/04/1973
Attendance: 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 Echo – Tuesday 24 April 1973