Due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic the start of the 2020/21 season was delayed until October. Unusually, the season began with an FA Cup tie against Morpeth Town on 3rd October, with the League campaign kicking off a few days later. Friendlies had been taking place since the first week of
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2019/2020 Season Summary
full season write up to follow. At its Board Meeting on Friday March 12th, The National League decided to use its best endeavours to keep its season going in the face of unprecedented adversity. However, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) reaching global pandemic levels and following a series of postponements, including Southport's scheduled
2018/2019 Season Summary
7th May 2018: Liam Watson Announced as Manager 8th May 2018: Club announces vacancies in a number of new posts. Head of Media, Events and Hospitality Manager, Head Physiotherapist, Performance Coach/Sports Scientist, Football Analysts, Community Development Manager 14th May 2018: It is announced the renovation work has begun at the Merseyrail Community
2017/2018 Season Summary
On 3rd May, just days after the season ends, The Champion newspaper runs a report with quotes from interim chairman Nigel Allen that Southport are targeting a quick-fire return National League and “we need to resolve the make-up of the boardroom quickly and smoothly”. As Interim chairman Nigel Allen circulates an
2016/2017 Season Summary
It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact time when things started to turn sour for Chairman Charlie Clapham. He is the first to acknowledge that amongst a certain section of support he had never been a popular figure but following successive years battling relegation the pressure and unrest from a wider
Chairman Charles Clapham MBE Resigns from Club Board
A Statement published this morning on the Club's official website www.southportfc.net has confirmed the resignation of Chairman Charles Clapham and Vice chairman Sam Shrouder with immediate effect. The full statement is as follows: At yesterday’s Board Meeting the first item on the agenda was the future position of the Club going forward.It
2015/2016 Season Summary
Having steered Southport to safety at the end of the previous season Paul Carden continued as manager and built a squad which was capable of performing well. Well liked off the field the supporters had gotten behind Carden and wanted him desperately to succeed but a defeat to Salford City
2014/15 Season Summary
After the previous season's gamble on an inexperienced manager had backfired the club sought stability and an experienced head with the permanent appointment of ex Hereford United boss Martin Foyle. It was a shock to supporters that John Coleman had not been appointed beyond the end of the season and it was
2013/14 Season Summary
Following Liam Watson's departure to AFC Telford, new manager Alan Wright assembled almost an entirely new squad during pre-season. The former Aston Villa defender started the new season well with an opening win over much fancied Luton Town but any early season optimism quickly faded as his side slumped to
2012/13 Season Summary
Following the unexpected successes of the previous campaign, the club entered the close season full of optimism and expectation for the season ahead. The summer saw the inevitable reshuffle that a club on a meagre budget is often faced with. Prime target for Liam Watson was Godfrey Poku, a midfield terrier
2011/12 Season Summary
The previous season's dramatic escape had ultimately gave Watson quite a headache planning for the new season. Our survival was only ensured on July 4th at the Conference AGM which left the club playing catch-up. The find of the previous season John Paul Kissock was sold to Luton and supporters feared another season of
2010/11 Season Summary
The majority of Southport's title winning team stayed intact as Watson built for a first season back in non-league's top flight. The season started brightly and by the end of August promising performances saw the Sandgrounders in 5th position in the league table. An enexpected FA Cup run halted the winless streak
2009/10 Season Summary
The story of a remarkable season 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 for the demise of Yorkshire side Farsley Celtic midway
2008/09 Season Summary
At the end of the 2007/2008 season Gary Brabin departed to Cambridge United as manager. Financial problems, linked to the illness of chairman Chris Lloyd, at near neighbours Burscough led to a complete restructuring of the village club. Liam Watson re-joined Southport as manager on 30th June, and immediately signed
