2 - 1 v Oxford City (A) 18/10/2025 
On this day in 1986, a 6 goal thriller at Haig Avenue saw the debut of goalkeeper Mark Davies following a self inflicted injury to Paul Evans.
SOUTHPORT 4 – 2 WITTON ALBION
Stadium: Haig Avenue
Competition: League
Date: 06/09/1986
Attendance: 432
Southport Line-Up: Shaun Teale, Peter King, Paul Lodge, Kevin McCormack, Phil McFerran, Rob Sturgeon, George Carr, Jimmy Thornton , Mark Davies, John Owens , John Flanagan
Subs: John Coleman (Peter King)
Goals: Rob Sturgeon, Kevin McCormack, Paul Lodge, John Coleman
Players Born On This Day
| Year of Birth | Name |
|---|---|
| 1949 | Norrie Lloyd |
| 1982 | Liam Blakeman |
Players Who Died On This Day
| Year of Death | Name |
|---|---|
| 1967 | Jimmy Reid |
| 1982 | Danny McGrail |
Transfers on this Day
| Year | Name | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Jonathan Royle | Joins AFC TELFORD UNITED (Loan) |
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