On this day in 1974 Blackburn Rovers were the visitors to Haig Avenue. Southport were heading for the Division Three trapdoor and were facing a summer of rebuilding with key players on the way out. Jim Fryatt had already given commitment to play in US in the summer.
SOUTHPORT 2 – 2 BLACKBURN ROVERS
Stadium: Haig Avenue
Competition: League
Date: 08/04/1974
Attendance: 2258
Southport Line-Up: Alan Taylor, Bobby Noble, Bobby Sibbald, Ralph Wright, Norrie Lloyd, Alex Russell, Tommy O’Neil, Micky Moore, Jim Fryatt, Andy Provan, Derek Ryder
Goals: Micky Moore, Derek Ryder

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