On This Day – 6th October

On this day in 1888 Southport Central's first FA Cup tie leads to a 5-4 win after extra time over Irwell Springs.

On this day in 1888 Southport Central’s first FA Cup tie leads to a 5-4 win after extra time over Irwell Springs.

Lancashire Evening Post – Saturday 06 October 1888
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Athletic News – Tuesday 09 October 1888 Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Empire News & The Umpire – Sunday 07 October 1888
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Players Born On This Day

Year of BirthName
1933Tom Finley
1945Alan Jones
1998Jordan Hallam

Players Who Died On This Day

Year of DeathName
1960Wilf Aspinall
1966Fred Walker

Transfers on this Day

YearNameTransfer
1926Jack NewnesFrom NELSON

Highlights – Southport 3 v 1 Nuneaton 2012

Highlights – Curzon Ashton 1 v 2 Southport – 2018


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