On this day in 1895 Southport Central reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time.

It proved to be a keener contest than many anticipated against Everton. In the Lancashire League Central had been flying high sitting only a point behind leaders Blackpool and the game attracted a record gate which was estimated at anywhere between 5000 and 7000.

SOUTHPORT 0 – 3 EVERTON

Stadium: Scarisbrick New Road
Competition: FA Cup / 1
Date: 02/02/1895
Attendance: 5000

Southport Line-Up: Jimmy Gee, Tom Smith, W Hastings, Duncan McLaren, Jimmy Tattersall, Lollie Halsall, Charley Hallows, Charlie McLaren, J Bryce, Fryers, Whittaker