2 - 1 v Oxford City (A) 18/10/2025 
In 1889 Southport Central joined the newly formed Lancashire League. Following the success of the Football League it was hardly surprising that there would be a demand for a County Competition in Lancashire. At a meeting organized by the Secretary of the Earlestown club the Lancashire League became a reality. lsaac Smith, Central’s Chairman, became the league’s first treasurer. The Lancashire League programme was opened on 14th September with a visit from Rossendale, Central winning 3 -1.
Preston North End had been the visitors a week previous to open Central’s new ground at Scarisbrick New Road. The ground had previously been occupied by the Southport Olympic Rugby Club and the goal posts were directly opposite the Infirmary Clock. The Southport Visiter said that the field was “sufficiently extensive, thoroughly well laid out, capitally fenced and included two excellent pavillions and a covered grandstand.” lt was to be Southport Central’s home for the next sixteen years.
Players Born On This Day
| Year of Birth | Name |
|---|---|
| 1912 | Tom Peacock |
| 1941 | Terry Harkin |
| 1973 | Ricky Mitchell |
| 1982 | Danny Stone |
| 1986 | Joel Byrom |
Players Who Died On This Day
No players died on this day in history
Transfers on this Day
| Year | Name | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Matt Nemes | Joins DROYLSDEN (Free Transfer) |
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