On This Day: February 22nd

It took until this day in February 1947 for Southport to record their first away win of the season.

The Sandgrounders took to the field wearing Green and White Hoops, a kit purchased before the outbreak of war, initially as a second choice/change kit.

OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 – 4 SOUTHPORT

Competition: League
Date: 22/02/1947
Attendance: 4834

Southport Line-Up: Wilf Birkett, Jimmy Gemmell, Kenny Banks, Jimmy Clough, Martin McDonnell, Jack Preece, Harry Harrison, Jack Rothwell, Harry Hawkins, Cec Wyles, Norman Heslop,  
Goals: Jack Rothwell, Jack Rothwell, Jack Rothwell, Cec Wyles